Hot Topic Office Vibe | 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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Hot Topic Office Vibe

Hot Topic's office vibe has been ranked within the Bottom 10% in Los Angeles by 307 employees. While 34% consider their office vibe Toxic, 33% consider it Laid Back. Overall, Hot Topic's employees are dissatisfied with their current office vibe.

Comparably recognizes both team members and the environment curated by the employers as essential to a great office vibe, and has therefore decided to display related data to these two subculture categories.

76% of Hot Topic's employees look forward to interacting with their coworkers on a daily basis, and 60% say they hang out with their coworkers outside of work Never. The majority of Hot Topic employees work on average 7 or less hours per day in a positive work environment.

Most employees feel Very Insecure about their position at Hot Topic, and would not recommend working there to a friend.

Office Vibe
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Hot Topic is in the Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Environment
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Hot Topic is in the Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Team
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Hot Topic is in the Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Office Vibe at Hot Topic
AnswerPercent
Engaging0%
Laid Back33%
Serious33%
Boring0%
Toxic34%
How would you describe the Office vibe at your company?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your current company have a great office vibe?

Hot Topic Demographic

Employees may experience their company differently based on their length of tenure, gender and ethnicity. Hot Topic employees were asked questions across many categories like: Environment, Gender, and Professional Development to capture what their overall experience is like.

63
out of 100
Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at Hot Topic
AnswerPercent
Less Than 1 Year70%
1 to 2 Years59%
2 to 5 Years45%
5 to 10 Years0%
Over 10 Years0%
Tenure How positively employees who’ve worked at Hot Topic for different lengths rate their overall experience
62
out of 100
Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at Hot Topic

Hot Topic Office Vibe by Department

Office VibeEnvironmentTeam
Product--C-D+
Marketing--AA-
Sales--BB-

Recent Reviews About Hot Topic

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

I love my fellow sales associates, most work hard and stay professional. The store playlist is a vibe, and many of our customers are not only regulars but are fun, relatable, and bring good energy.

Everyone respects each other anf whenever a issue comes it gets appropriately dealt with.

Culture is fun, super nerdy and get to talk about my favorite stuff with customers and seeing new mercch of stuff is fun

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What are some of the best things about your team?

we try to get the most done and hit our deadlines

Sales associates and assistant managers work very hard and achieve many goals in our district.

Coordination and anything that involves a group that works together to get tasks done

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