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Polo Ralph Lauren
3.1 of 5 204 reviews
www.ralphlauren.com New York, NY 5000+ Employees

Polo Ralph Lauren Reviews

Updated Jun 14, 2013
Polo Ralph Lauren – US – “main elevator bank”

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83% Approve of the CEO

Polo Ralph Lauren Chairman and CEO Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren

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58% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Not the best experience working at Polo Ralph Lauren.

Retail Cashier (Former Employee)
Cabazon, CA (US)

I worked at Polo Ralph Lauren part-time for less than a year

ProsFun working as a team to meet daily sales goals. Amazing to see the amount of customers that come in daily.

ConsSometimes, they worry too much about what type of shoes you wear because it isn't their brand, versus the quality of your work, especially if you are a new member. They don't care where you come from or if you are too poor to afford their clothes. They expect you to wear their expensive clothes. Where I worked at, most co-workers bought their clothes at a Ross or other stores of that sort. Your hard work isn't really acknowledge unless your the managers pet. Also, another big reason why I quit is the extremely short hours. I'm talking about two hours a day, 10-15 hours a week, yet the company brings in $50,000 plus a day!! When I worked there, I haven't ever heard an amount under $50,000.

Advice to Senior ManagementIn my opinion, management lacks a sense of openness, due to the fact they are too hung up on the image they are trying to uphold. It is important that as a big corporation to have higher standards as far as image, but when it overshadows your quality of work and brings down the members, resulting in workers losing interest in their work because of the constant knit picking. It does become a problem, hence, the never ending hiring process. And if work attire is such a big deal,
then provide workers with clothes like a set or two to get them started. And just because they hold the title management, doesn't mean they have the right to treat you like your nobody!

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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My experience at Polo has been eye opening.

Sales Associate/Cashier (Current Employee)
Jackson, NJ (US)

I have been working at Polo Ralph Lauren part-time for more than a year

ProsThe experience, the people, the networking and the whole atmosphere that Polo Ralph Lauren gives.

ConsSteadiness in shifts need to be fixed. On calls need to be completely destroyed, only b/c it defers life outside of Polo.

Advice to Senior ManagementIf theres a way to get comments reviewed by the higher ups so the store can change for the better! I like working for Ralph but i'm not happy being an employee who over achieves and barely recieves compensation for it if any.

– I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Good place to work

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at Polo Ralph Lauren

ProsThe company is stability and offeres many growth opportunities

ConsNone come to mind at the moment

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Terrible place ok if you are just out of school good on the resume

Director (Former Employee)
New York, NY (US)

I worked at Polo Ralph Lauren full-time for more than a year

ProsGood discount, and health benefits... it's a country club too... come in at 9 or later and leave by 5 pm... amazing.

ConsNo management or leadership in my division. Very sad. Terrible place to work.

Advice to Senior ManagementStop paying attention to all your upper management benefits and start leading the teams. Moral is terrible

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Although a solid company in theory, rather unsatisfying to work for unless passionate about the product.

Sales Associate (Former Employee)
Vancouver, BC (Canada)

I worked at Polo Ralph Lauren part-time for less than a year

ProsCommission, discounts, easy work, competitive pay

ConsAnnoying target market, overpriced, repetitive tasks

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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very good

Sales (Current Employee)
Manila, Manila (Philippines)

I have been working at Polo Ralph Lauren full-time for more than a year

Prosbecause of good company backround

Consthe employer is overly strict

Advice to Senior Managementkeep on checking on the management that's assigned in their position.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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awesome,good,perfect,top grossing company

Sales Associate (Current Employee)
Manila, Manila (Philippines)

I have been working at Polo Ralph Lauren full-time for more than 8 years

Prosgood management,friendly colleague,very competence,with mission and vission

Consit is always looking for the better future

Advice to Senior ManagementI just wanna say amazing and Goodluck..

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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You learn and you grow as an individual

Sales Professional (Current Employee)
New York, NY (US)

I have been working at Polo Ralph Lauren full-time for more than 3 years

ProsIts is an inspiring company with a lot to offer. There is always room for growth and they like to hirer internally. The people who work for the company are probably the best aspect because of the shared values and ethos that we operate by.

ConsUnfortunately, the pay in the start is not great, especially living in a large city like NY. However, if you do put in the effort and get through the first year or two, the compensation does increase and you will be satisfied.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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poor management team

Department Manager (Former Employee)
New York, NY (US)

I worked at Polo Ralph Lauren full-time for more than 10 years

Prosdiscount the only benefit available

Conslow pay poor work ethics

Advice to Senior Managementtreat your people better

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Managament, mentor coaching, luxury sales, commision ettiquete practices, drive sales, establish and tracking goals.

Department Manager (Current Employee)
Bal Harbour, FL (US)

I have been working at Polo Ralph Lauren full-time for more than a year

ProsThe most open mind company I ever worked with. Excellent organization, efficient corporate communication. Great benefits. Worry about getting employees well prepared and trained.

ConsSalaries are not competitive. Managers do not get paid what the company represents as a luxury retailer.

Advice to Senior ManagementNegotiate your salary very accurately.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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