Millennials at Hot Topic | Comparably
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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more
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Millennials at Hot Topic

Millennials at Hot Topic grade their overall culture a D+; also rating it 60/100, 1 point higher than Hot Topic's overall culture as rated by all 778 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Hot Topic think their company is performing well in are: Team (B+), CEO Rating (B+), and Environment, (A-).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Hot Topic

Millennials working at Hot Topic and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Hot Topic, not many employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Hot Topic employee receives 0-10 days paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers never outside of work. See what employees at Hot Topic think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes40%
No60%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited0%
20-30 days8%
15-20 days7%
10-15 days23%
0-10 days62%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
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Weekly0%
Monthly0%
Sometimes0%
Infrequently50%
Never50%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Hot Topic

Within Los Angeles, 38% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Hot Topic, 56% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Hot Topic is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Hot Topic.

AnswerPercent
Yes56%
No44%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Hot Topic

Employees at Hot Topic have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 10% of companies within Los Angeles and in the Bottom 15% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Hot Topic spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is less than $500/mo. If Hot Topic employees had to select an additional benefit not already provided it would be nutritional consulting. Learn about perks & benefits at Hot Topic.

AnswerPercent
Yes42%
No58%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
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Yes10%
No90%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off40%
Career Training40%
Decision Making20%
Fun Culture0%
Retirement Contribution0%
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Retaining Millennials at Hot Topic

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Hot Topic employees rate their work life balance an A+. They do not think highly of Hot Topic's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Hot Topic's perks and benefits a D. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Hot Topic is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Hot Topic's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes75%
No25%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes18%
No82%
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