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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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Mission, Vision, & 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.
Talbots Culture At a Glance
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
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Anonymous Q&A with Talbots EmployeesMost Recent Q&A
How's the vacation policy at Talbots?
It depends on the manager. It’s mostly based on store needs as well as first come, first served.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Talbots?
I met with the store manager and I heard back within 3 days.
What should I wear for an interview at Talbots?
Dress pants, a nice blouse, and dress shoes. The store is a very elevated type of casual. The environment is positive but relaxed, your...
What are you most excited about working at Talbots?
Earning potential.
What's the office vibe like at Talbots?
Very relaxed.
What interview questions does Talbots ask?
Have you worked in this field before?
How's the vacation policy at Talbots?
It depends on the manager. It’s mostly based on store needs as well as first come, first served.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Talbots?
I met with the store manager and I heard back within 3 days.
What should I wear for an interview at Talbots?
Dress pants, a nice blouse, and dress shoes. The store is a very elevated type of casual. The environment is positive but relaxed, your...
What are you most excited about working at Talbots?
Earning potential.
What's the office vibe like at Talbots?
Very relaxed.
What interview questions does Talbots ask?
Have you worked in this field before?
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
Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at Talbots
Top
50%
Talbots currently ranks in the Top 50% of similarly sized companies on Comparably
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Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at Talbots
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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
-15
eNPS Score
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
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Perks & Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
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