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Q&A With Burlington Coat Factory Employees
“Our Burlington” is the philosophy behind creating a supportive, results-driven, diverse and fun place for our associates to work, learn and grow.
How employees describe working at Burlington Coat Factory
health benefits are good,retirement benefits are good
The friendliness and teams from other departments helping each other.
Sticking together to get things done look out and respect one another
Review from Operations Dept
Amazing workers and customers all around
Onboarding video are difficult to get through and long
What it's like to work at Burlington Coat Factory
- Burlington Coat Factory employees generally work 8.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Burlington Coat Factory report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Burlington Coat Factory have 0 meetings
- 81% of Burlington Coat Factory employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Burlington Coat Factory employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 52% of Burlington Coat Factory employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Burlington Coat Factory employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 57% of Burlington Coat Factory employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Burlington Coat Factory Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 94
How often do raises happen at Burlington Coat Factory?
Top Employee Response
In 2 years I've had no raise
Never after 5 years.
I've worked there a full year getting the still crappy 9.00 an hour I started with
What are you most excited about working at Burlington Coat Factory?
A small, not worth my value paycheck.
Nothing really just a low paying job that's easy to get hired.
The 25% discount we get once a month
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Burlington Coat Factory?
Hire actual HR not media spinners. They won't because they don't value employees. They tell stockholders employees are the company's most important resource then treat employees like the trash. Replaceable and disposable.
Better discounts for employees. Make overtime more available. Allow more hours for the stores that need the most work.
Treat minorities' with respect and equal pay
What's the company culture like at Burlington Coat Factory?
Top Employee Response
Money first, customers second , employees last. They want great survey numbers, but the customers see the way the staff is treated and give them low scores. There is no moral , none whatsoever. The management treats you horrible, I would not tell anyone to come work here.
Low enthusiasm, low initiative. Just a lack of store pride.
Drama, arguing, backstabbing
What benefits does Burlington Coat Factory provide?
Top Employee Response
The offer health and dental to full and part-time employees after 6 months.
At this point none. Everything the company promises, they cannot provide.
None at this time
What's the interview process like at Burlington Coat Factory?
Human Resource handles the interviewing process
Easy!! After I filled out the app online I was called in for an interview with that stores general manager. I met with her in her office for about 20-25 minutes. I told her about myself, my past jobs and work experience. Then I answered any questions she had and that was it.
Ask you a few questions, then your hired.
How flexible is your work schedule at Burlington Coat Factory?
Top Employee Response
Depends on if manager likes you. Students who have given schedules for classes to managers find out they are still scheduled to work during class hours. Time management is nonexistent.
At first was very, but now limited. Extremely limited
It was but with our new manager not at all
Does Burlington Coat Factory drug test or do a background check?
Top Employee Response
Yes
Background Check
Drug test. No. Background check & psychological testing (will you make right decisions - red/yellow/green light test) Most get hired anyway. Only requirement is breathing.
How does Burlington Coat Factory handle HR issues?
We don't even have HR posted, a phone number for them, workers have never been introduced to them or know we have one.
Lifts rug. Sweeps issues under rug. Puts rug back down. Parties on above rug.
Not sure, there are far too many other issues and they are all going on at once. Nothing is handled. I do have to say the store manger does try but without support from his other managers it is to no avail.
How hard is to work there
Its extremely fast paced, alot of coworkers feel burnt out.. lots of call offs
Varies. From strenuous hard labor to feet up on desk.
You work non stop for minimum wage.
How do I do well in an interview at Burlington Coat Factory?
Dress in clean, appropriate clothing. Comb your hair brush your teeth, and don't fall asleep at the interview and you're good.
answer honestly
Dress nice, speak clearly, answer questions truthfully and without reservation, let them know you’re willing to work anytime and be yourself
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Burlington Coat Factory?
A joke. They hire everyone and anyone. If not for the time the "background checks" take to return they'd put you to work immediately without training. For some training came weeks & months after starting. They just edit dates.
Very nice, friendly, enjoyable experience
Very good
How would you compare interviewing at Burlington Coat Factory to other places you've interviewed?
Scripted & informative at other stores. At Burlington you here manager's life story because it's about them.
Very casual, easy going
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Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Burlington Coat Factory?
Regional HR and ASM with group of 10 potential hires. Store Manager popped in. They were supposed to call & when they didn't,I called store Saturday. SM said I was scheduled for Monday. They did't call because they are very unorganized. Follow up yourself.
The supervisor of the Department and it took 5 months to hear back
Head manager and I got called the same day
What's the office vibe like at Burlington Coat Factory?
Employees are afraid of management.
Relaxed except at Christmas time
Some people are special others are not.
What unique perks and benefits does Burlington Coat Factory provide?
Surprises daily. Day 1: Move this here. Day 2: Now here. Day 3: Move it over there. Day 4: And now here. Day 5: It's all going back the way it was last week. Perk. Older male Supervisors will inappropriately touch female employees if they are cute enough. Introducing them to "Mad Men" culture.
15% discount on everything except food/drinks for employees and 2 friends/family members. Sometimes have special promotions for employees that give them an extra 15% discount on top of employee discount.
Non ,if you are part time in which the majority of the workers are.
What interview questions does Burlington Coat Factory ask?
Don’t remember specific questions, but it was basically just questions about past jobs, work related skills and my present & future aspirations.
Have you worked in retail?
Are you available on weekends.
What would cause you to leave your job at Burlington Coat Factory?
Top Employee Response
More pay , more fair managers.
More hours and better pay. Very few associates are full time.
Nothing would make me leave willing
How's the feedback proccess at Burlington Coat Factory?
months
Very rarely once a year
Terrible, Managers yell at you in front of customers. Customers are always right should not be a policy because they are often wrong.
How secure do you feel at your job at Burlington Coat Factory?
It can happen at any time
People come and go, very high turnover rate.
Not secure at all!!!
How do you feel about going to work at Burlington Coat Factory everyday?
I owe, I owe, I owe so off to Burlington I go
Tired of doing the same thing everyday.
I started another job , and they cut my hours. I am trying to work 2 jobs. I am still available the same days as I was before. I feel like they are trying to replace me. I am a older worker. Feeling scared and unappreciated, I've been there for over a year. Another job is not available for me with my lack of skills.
How do you feel about Burlington Coat Factory's future?
Top Employee Response
It's turning into a Goodwill type store setup. They loose a lot of money because they have very poor security, about half of their profits walk out door with people stealing. Their future I feel is bleak , no management that cares . They only care about bonuses , that's it. Not people or customers.
In a few years it won't exist, customers run the store.
I see amazing things in the future.
What kind of people succeed at Burlington Coat Factory?
Only managers succeed nobody else.
Upper management, nobody else.
Outgoing, reliable,flexible,dedicated and kind people.
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does Burlington Coat Factory offer?
If they need you somewhere they will pay you more & they have given relocation costs to some regional level employees.
As far as I know they only pay for the truck and the mileage
What part of Burlington Coat Factory's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Growing: Locations. Staff turnover. Difficulties: not so Sane management, retaining good workers.
Stores are growing fast and management are lier
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28% of Burlington Coat Factory employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 19% are neutral and 53% would not recommend working at Burlington Coat Factory to their friends.
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passive |
| 53% | Detractors |
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