Tibi reviews

3.2

43% would recommend to a friend

(33 total reviews)
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Amy Smilovic

39% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Tibi has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 33 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tibi employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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33 reviews
1.0
Apr 13, 2015

Thriving hierarchical, exploitative culture

Anonymous employee
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Pros

One or two department head gems that are willing to mentor and gracefully lead their associates. Comparable clothing allowance. Great Soho location. Little interference between departments. Typically recruits all-star, pedigreed interns you'll only find through word of mouth.

Cons

Hierarchical structure: boot licking is a requisite here. Overbearing/inappropriate way that the showroom is managed. Cold managerial approach to associates that haven't been there for 10+ years. Extremely cheap internally: no delivered lunches, barely any office supplies at the ready. Pin quiet (chatting between colleagues is an obvious don't). Morale has hit an all-time low after implementation of a new division head: turnover is happening when it shouldn't/company is losing its gems. Interns are treated poorly and remain unpaid 40hr/week laborers.

2.0
Dec 29, 2020

Dysfunctional Family Atmosphere

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Everyone in the office was friendly, sweet, there are a lot of birthday celebrations. Generous clothing allowance (depending on your department/position). Generally a relaxed place to work. Office was very spread out with a big kitchen and reception area.

Cons

The HR was Amy (the owner)'s sister. You would think you are speaking with HR in confidence, but she would either just forward communication to Amy, or openly discuss without asking first for your go ahead... it felt very much a violation and conflict of interest. The entire office felt very young with big age gaps. Most corporate employees were in their early 20's and it was extremely cliquey. High turnover rate as well, almost 10 employees left for other roles while I was there. The 'we operate like a family' phrase really means it is dysfunctional, and upper management will yell at you, scold you in public, and then apologize to you later. It all felt very toxic and manipulative. Very emotional workplace. Lack of communication resulted in a tense environment and departments would place blame on each other for things falling through the cracks. Amy oversees everything in every department and it hinders creativity and growth and innovation.

2.0
Sep 1, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

-Small company so you get to know everybody, and also see how all the types of jobs interline/relate and move the company forward -Everybody is very nice and take their time explaining and helping you out -You get A LOT of experience for just an internship! it is amazing preparation for the real world!

Cons

-This is much more of a job than an internship. -Be prepared to be hard at work when you're there, under pressure and deadlines. -They claim there's a clothing allowance instead of pay, but it's a lie and there isn't - I never received the clothes I requested from my allowances so it's fee labor

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