good discount on books, management and communication not great - Bookseller - Temporary Foyles Employee Review

2.0
12 Mar 2024
Recommend
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Pros

You get a great discount on books, talking to customers about books, free proofs from publishers

Cons

Too much focus on selling books of the month, managers will force you to sell books just to meet quotas from publishers Really bad hours during Christmas Pay is less than London Living Wage No opportunities for progression Bad management and communication Staff discontent

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1.0
27 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

books? but at what cost?

Cons

Toxic work environment with inexperienced management and an ineffective HR. Work-life balance and basic duty of care are ignored. On top of that, there is clear favoritism, with some staff protected through personal connections while others are unfairly pushed out. Many employees are treated poorly, leading to stress, anxiety, and low morale. One of the worst workplaces I’ve experienced.

5.0
8 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Lovely place to work with lovely staff

Cons

On your feet however they do give additional breaks

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