Kohl's complicates the concept of "selling stuff to folks" - Anonymous employee Kohl's Employee Review

2.0
4 Oct 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Management positions pay very well. Store managers are easily into 6 figures with bonus. There are many very talented executives and Associates that work in the stores.

Cons

Absolutely no work/life balance for the management teams. Hourly associates are truly underpaid for the amount of work that is required. The fitting rooms are torture for the Associates and the Customers. The continuous marketing assaults are unnecessary, confusing, and manipulative. The incessant drive to open charge accounts creates an atmosphere of dishonesty. It just isn't a healthy environment.

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Pros

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Cons

A new store manager took over the Massapequa Park location (Long Island, NY) and the workplace culture has become highly challenging since. Her management style is overly critical, and she makes harsh, rapid judgments without taking the time to know her associates or understand their roles. Furthermore, she does not lead by example, and she sets unrealistic expectations without providing regular check-ins or continuous coaching. This has left the staff feeling unsupported and neglected. There is also a strong perception that loyal employees hours are being unfairly cut or even terminated to reduce store costs rather than supporting the well-being and retention of the staff.

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