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Established in 1947, Talbots is a multi-channel retailer of women's classic apparel, shoes and accessories. Our dynamic and innovative women-led brand is always looking for great people to join our team. When you join Talbots, you are part of a passionate community that values creativity, innovation, and inclusivity. read more
Talbots Company Culture
Talbots Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Talbots' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
AGender
C+Manager
C+Office Culture
C+Team
C+Talbots CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Lizanne Kindler
65 /100
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Diversity at Talbots
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C+
Women at Talbots have rated Environment, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Talbots eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-15
Talbots employees are -15% more likely to recommend Talbots as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Talbots
Working at Talbots is rated below average by 211 employees, across various culture dimensions. Talbots employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Talbots’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Talbots was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Talbots
C
Overall Company Culture at Talbots is rated C
Last updated 2 months ago
Bottom
40%
Talbots ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Talbots Employee Reviews
Out of 279 Talbots employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Talbots improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Talbots Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?It's a living wage and fairly comparable to the market
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It caters to women or tries to
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The only person I like in leadership is my store manager. I think leadership doesn't know what they're doing, and is about to bleed the company dry before it bankrupts. Stores frequently get in floor set or direction with incorrect product, and promotions that are too complicated.
Constructive Feedback From Talbots Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication, listening to personnel with obstacles that impact store appearance, pride, and company quality. Less self-centered leadership and more team and corporate focused would be enlightening.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The sales associates are great!it is upper management who have unclear ideas and the inability to control some interpersonal situations that get out of handat work period I am of the firm belief you leave your problems outside the workplace but everybody has their nose in everybody's Business
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am a mere tea holder at a store in Ohio but I am expected to execute management duties daily and I receive very low pay in comparison to the assistant manager who brags about her pay rate openly and often!
Talbots Company Information
Talbots Company Overview
Established in 1947, Talbots is a multi-channel retailer of women's classic apparel, shoes and accessories. Our dynamic and innovative women-led brand is always looking for great people to join our team. When you join Talbots, you are part of a passionate community that values creativity, innovation, and inclusivity.
Talbots Mission, Vision & Values
Talbots Mission & Values
Through our relationships and carefully curated product lines we strive to give women the confidence to express their best selves in all aspects of their lives-every day. Fundamentally, we believe that the better we do as a team, the more we can do to positively impact the lives of women.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Talbots
Giving back is at the core of the Talbots brand. We are committed to helping every woman achieve her goals. Through our philanthropic focus, we invite our associates, our women and our communities to join us as we engage, inspire and connect with each other to make a positive difference in women's lives.
| Headquarter | One Talbots Drive Hingham, MA 02043 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.talbots.com |
| Founding Date | 1947 |
| Tel | (617) 749-7600 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | jobs.talbots.com/ |
| Social Sites |
Talbots Competitors
Talbots competitors include ANN INC., Ann Taylor, and Gap Inc.. Talbots ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Talbots compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Talbots Employees
211 employees at Talbots have reviewed Talbots across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 211 Talbots employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Talbots are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Talbots, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Talbots are generally satisfied with their team. 211 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Talbots are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Talbots believe the environment at Talbots is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Talbots is comfortably fast. About 87% of the employees at Talbots work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Talbots are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Talbots employees generally work 7.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Talbots report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
87% of Talbots employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Talbots employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
66% of Talbots employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Talbots - Employee Onboarding
100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Talbots KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Talbots' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Talbots employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Talbots CEO & Leadership
Talbots CEO - Lizanne Kindler
65 /100
Lizanne’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Lizanne in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Lizanne Kindler’s employees rank Talbots in the Top 10% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Office Culture. Kindler is generally unpopular with Talbots employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Product department, and by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Talbots’s competitors, Lizanne Kindler ranks below both Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson and Ann Taylor CEO Katherine Krill.
Talbots Leadership
The Talbots Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Lizanne Kindler, Managing Director Pat Butler, and SVP Design Leon Green
Lizanne Kindler CEO / President
Lizanne Kindler serves as the CEO / President of Talbots.
Pat Butler Managing Director
Pat Butler serves as the Managing Director of Talbots.
Leon Green SVP Design
Leon Green serves as the SVP Design of Talbots.
Sandy Katz Vice President, Audit & Control
Sandy Katz serves as the Vice President, Audit & Control of Talbots.
Brian Keaveney Chief Financial Officer and SVP
Brian Keaveney serves as the Chief Financial Officer and SVP of Talbots.
Linda O'Brien Vice President, Merchandising
Linda O'Brien serves as the Vice President, Merchandising of Talbots.
Donna Perri VP Global Sourcing
Donna Perri serves as the VP Global Sourcing of Talbots.
Melissa Rousset Vice President Sourcing, Product Development, & Production
Melissa Rousset serves as the Vice President Sourcing, Product Development, & Production of Talbots.
Doris Salukas VP Marketing
Doris Salukas serves as the VP Marketing of Talbots.
Talbots Salaries
How much does Talbots pay?
How much do people at Talbots get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Talbots is $99,359, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $99,998, or $48 per hour.
At Talbots, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $258,207 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,879 annually. Average Talbots salaries by department include: Business Development at $146,285, Customer Support at $56,467, Sales at $147,883, and Communications at $234,688. Half of Talbots salaries are above $99,998.
87 employees at Talbots rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 257 ratings) while 81 employees at Talbots rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 83 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Talbots employees include job titles like Inventory and Recruiter. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Talbots employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $82k | $82k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $93k | $93k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $157k | $157k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $288k | $288k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $291k | $291k | 100th Percentile |
$99,359*
Average Compensation
$99,998*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Talbots Salaries by City
Talbots Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Talbots
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Talbots across various culture dimensions.
Kellogg Company’s commitment to diversity can be traced back to our founder, W.K. Kellogg, who was a pioneer in employing women in the workplace and reaching across cultural boundaries. The company continues his legacy more than 100 years later by making diversity and inclusion top priorities.,,Throughout our rich and proud history, we have made significant strides toward the more equitable inclusion of women, people of color, lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender individuals, people with disabilities, veterans and other demographic groups. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our consumers throughout our company. We have done much to achieve this objective, and we are firmly committed to making continued progress.
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Talbots Perks & Benefits
What We Offer: Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next. Generous Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group. Other Perks: Referral Incentive Program, discounts on travel, shopping, concerts and more. Ask any of our associates and they'll tell you that Talbots is a family. And because we're family, the health and well-being of each and every associate is very important. We strive to provide a competitive benefits package focused on the wellness of our associates and their families. We are constantly seeking out new ways to support our associates and are always looking to enhance our benefits package. Benefits packages will vary based on position and location.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Talbots PTO
Talbots' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Talbots' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Talbots' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Talbots Careers
Talbots Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Talbots applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Talbots Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Talbots on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 38% | |
Design | 6% | |
Operations | 6% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 13% | |
|---|---|---|
San Antonio | 13% | |
Jamaica Plain | 6% | |
Wyandotte | 6% | |
Hampton | 6% | |
Other | 56% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Talbots
What is Talbots address?
Talbots location is at One Talbots Drive
Who is the CEO of Talbots?
Talbots CEO is Lizanne Kindler, their score by employees is 65
What is Talbots eNPS?
The eNPS for Talbots is -15
What is the salary for Copywriter in Talbots?
Copywriter average salary in the US is 81k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Talbots?
The average salaries for Legal in Talbots is 124k
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