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Loeffler Randall

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Loeffler Randall Reviews

3.5

47% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

54% positive business outlook

Loeffler Randall has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Loeffler Randall employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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15 reviews
1.0
11 Mar 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The only silver lining amidst the many challenges was the opportunity to meet a handful of truly talented and exceptional individuals.

Cons

Loeffler Randall's operational challenges are glaring and deeply rooted, significantly impairing the overall employee experience and hindering the organization's effectiveness. Despite the presence of undoubtedly talented individuals within the company, the founders' lack of strategic direction continues to result in a pervasive misallocation of resources and time. This deficiency is exacerbated by a leadership landscape predominantly composed of individuals under 30, primarily white women, who possess limited business experience and struggle to provide coherent guidance. The work environment at Loeffler Randall exhibits tendencies of being cliquey and unwelcoming, where favoritism reigns supreme. It's a disheartening reality that individuals perceived as aligned with the founders' personal preferences are often granted promotions and favorable compensation packages, while their counterparts are left to languish in the shadows, overlooked and undervalued. Regrettably, this disparity often transcends performance-based evaluations, with personal relationships and/or discriminatory biases dictating advancement opportunities. Furthermore, the company culture lacks flexibility, mandating a rigid in-office presence. This lack of adaptability continues to impede work-life balance and hinder productivity for certain individuals. While some people are allowed flexible work options, it often seems to depend on whether they are favored by the founders. Compounding these issues is the concerning trend of redistributing the workload among existing staff upon the departure of certain team members, rather than promptly hiring replacements. This practice often results in an undue burden on team members who are expected to absorb additional responsibilities without commensurate compensation or promotion. This shortsighted approach not only places an unjust burden on the shoulders of already taxed employees but also serves as a stark indictment of the company's failure to prioritize the well-being and professional development of its workforce. Moreover, there is a palpable and pervasive waste of company resources at Loeffler Randall, encompassing a myriad of facets ranging from unnecessary expenditures on projects with dubious returns on investment to the flagrant misallocation of funds and a concerning lack of oversight regarding budgetary allocations. Such fiscal irresponsibility not only jeopardizes the company's financial stability but also erodes trust among employees, sowing seeds of doubt regarding the leadership's competency and commitment to prudent stewardship. In light of these operational and cultural challenges, prospective candidates would be well-advised to approach opportunities at Loeffler Randall with caution and discernment. The company's glaring deficiencies, from its unprofessional leadership practices to its culture of favoritism and discrimination, demand urgent and comprehensive reform to engender a more equitable, inclusive, and productive workplace environment. Without meaningful intervention and a concerted effort to effect positive change, Loeffler Randall risks squandering its potential and perpetuating a cycle of dysfunction that will ultimately prove detrimental to its long-term viability and success.

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Loeffler Randall Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your time at Loeffler Randall. I'm sorry you didn't have a great experience during your time here, and it's true that working here isn't for everyone. Change is constant in our business, and we ask our team to be super nimble as we serve customers in an industry that changes often. Related to your comments on poor management, we work as hard as we can. We are about to roll out a robust training program for our managers to provide them with the tools and confidence they need to lead their teams more effectively. Thanks again for taking the time to leave this review and we wish you the best in your career. If you need to connect with me personally, e-mail at; brian@loefflerrandall.com
1.0
17 Aug 2022

Very Poor Management

Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Employee Discount -4 Day work week -Supportive team members

Cons

-Terrible management and extremely passive aggressive -Toxic work environment -Company really takes advantage of their employees and expects you to do the most for them. -Always uses the excuse of a “low budget” to grow team and or give appropriate salaries. - No HR

2.0
11 Nov 2018

Account Executive

Recommend
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Pros

Small company, located in the heart of SOHO, NYC, summer Fridays and pretty office.

Cons

People are moody and emotional here. I get that it's a small, privately held company, but they need to put in a better corporate-employee structure and not make decisions based on emotion. Also, don't make corporate employees set up and break down sample sales. All of the old inventory is put out on sample sale once or twice a year, where all the employees "volunteer" to help. If you don't like to spend more than your regular business hours (9-11 hrs/day) in a warehouse, opening boxes of shoes and bags, re-packing them in zip lock bags, and organizing shoes by sizes, shares one bathroom in the basement with 40+ college girls who "interns" during the sales period, don't bother working here, because that's the only way you're going to be recognized as team player. Oh, and watch out for immaturity- most of the employees who get a job here are 2-3 years in their career and don't really understand life. Some senior levels have been here forever and they don't leave even though they want to, bc of their insecurity. Stay away if you want to learn and grow your career.

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Loeffler Randall Response
7y
Thanks so much for your feedback. Would love to discuss this or any other issue you think might be helpful for me in the future. I can always be reached directly at: brian@loefflerrandall.com. Brian Murphy CEO, Loeffler Randall
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