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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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Not good. The company prioritizes profit over taking care of their employees. Managers are always stressed and overworked, and there's not enough managers to cover illnesses. There are waivers that you're required to sign to get around state and federal laws regarding scheduling.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Not losing their temper, and being realistic
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The LGBTQ acceptance environment and love of pop culture.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Better communication, more overlapping schedules and more trust in the team.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
We get hours based on weekly sales, not on needs of the store.
What did you like most about the interview process?
They asked questions about previous managerial experience and how to approach retraining employees.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
Loyalty sign-ups shouldn't be graded, employees should not be asked to time themselves on each individual task. Regular employees should not have to fight for their jobs and hours after seasonal employees are brought on. Training could also be exponentially better.
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