VF Employee Reviews about "work environment"

Pros

Swiss salary International environment (depending on which team you work) Different opportunities (depending on which team you work)

Cons

there's not diversity in terms of age, people are very young and you don't really share knowledge from your colleagues There's not formation for managers and most of them are freak controllers or closed mind (Italian old fashioned way of direction)

Pros

Fun work environment with the ability to connect with customers and build relationships with them. Having a DM who cares about you as a person and gets to know the team

Cons

The wind down of the business

Pros

A very good environment to work

Cons

No cons as of I left

Pros

If you didn't experience it before, you will learn a lot about how the ''good ol boys club'' work. Learning how to manage up. Upper management has no idea what their teams are actually working on and day to day operations of the business nor do they care to. You have to learn how to manage your boss and provide need-to-know information. Bosses are not in the office or forget weekly touchbases so when you have their attention, only provide need-to-know info. The rest is on you to figure out. You learn a lot about how finance influences many decisions. Learn how to negotiate vendor contracts (which procurement should help with but they creates more hassle) Revenue is a top priority over anything so they end up chasing the bottom line as opposed to being strategic. This creates a REACTIVE environment which teaches you how to be agile and move quickly after certain market changes. Good and bad thing. You become a Powerpoint deck making expert! There are multiple decks to create each week, month, quarter so you'll be a wiz if you aren't already. This is a sarcastic pro. I recommend having a firm exit strategy upon entry. Work here and gain industry experience and leave. You will be better off than possibly getting let go based on ''business needs.'' You need to play the game. Learn all you can and move on quickly. I'm recommending people to work here so they know the difference between a bad and good work environment. Only then will you appreciate a good place once you've experienced this soulless place.

Cons

Upper management are all shuffled around from different brands based on WHO they knew, not WHAT they know about the brand. They let talented people go on the account of ''corp. restructuring based on business needs'' which is complete nonsense. When finance asks various departments to cut budgets, the first thing that goes is the head count. In the past 1.5 year, there have been 3 layoffs which all happened around the end and start of the year. Very slow to change and utilize new technologies to reach different audiences. It's sad but some brands just optimized their website to be mobile responsive. People have been surfing the internet on their phones for over 10 years! There's no work-life balance. You always end up working through lunch and extra hours in the evening. They keep getting rid of people so those left have to take on more and more until it becomes unmanageable and something falls through the cracks. Ensure you send and receive EVERYTHING in writing and keep a log of every time you voiced your concerns. It will come back to bite you if you can't prove voiced risks. Email is your best friend. There's no onboarding process for ANY role I've seen. HR is not quick enough to hire people after someones gives 2 weeks notice. The next backfill will have a trial by fire initiation into their role. There's little opportunity to move around in roles. There's no rotational program instituted to give people a chance to explore additional opportunities within the brand.

Pros

The work was so different; learned a lot about their processing; was very busy and never bored. Working hours were flexible and a great environment to work in. They treated their employees with such great benefits and on site cafeteria that was just wonderful.

Cons

Need more one on one training; so much to learn; need a Standard of Operation Manuel to help learn better.

Pros

I took this job because the hours are flexible which is great for a full time college student. And I also really liked the fitness culture that lucy is a part of. I didn't realize when I applied that I'd never want to leave, due to not just the flexible schedule but also the care that management puts in to hiring quality people and training them well on a consistent basis throughout their time working for lucy. It's a fantastic work environment and the clothes are ADORABLE!

Cons

Obviously there needs to be some flexibility with your availability to work nights and weekends, especially around the holidays, which is normal with pretty much any retail position.

Pros

Great experience to work in a flat office environment; you really get exposure and an understanding of the entire operation. Given the license to work on a multitude of projects and receive training both in house and offsite. Great organizational culture and management team. Benefits and compensation are better than many companies in the industry.

Cons

Overtime can be killer, definitely challenges work life balance. Positions often go unfilled for long periods of time due to decentralized recruitment practices, and requests for additional resources are often slow.

Pros

VF has a very good senior management structure. It has a relaxed work environment and people are treated as people. There is an open-door policy which is professionally upheld by all managers. Recognition is given if a job is done well and opportunities are given to people who wish to progress their career.

Cons

It is easy to get wrapped up in company politics and red-tape, however, most of this is dictated outside of VF's control. Holidays could be better and there is an unfair work policy cross countries. IE. some locations have flexi-time whilst others do not, some locations have free coffee whilst others do not.

Pros

Great environment and work hours. Lots of employee perks with associated brands. Slight annual raise for minimum wage. Diversity and inclusiveness were highly valued.

Cons

Hectic around holidays and back to school promotions.

Pros

great work environment and love they support outdoor activity.

Cons

Leadership is spread too thin and do not have the time to lead every member of the teams.