WHSmith Reviews

3.2

49% would recommend to a friend

(2,507 total reviews)

Andrew Harrison

56% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

WHSmith has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2,507 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WHSmith 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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3K reviews
1.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Slightly higher than minimum wage, flexible schedules

Cons

Annoying rules, high pressure environment

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WHSmith Response
9h
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your 3–4 years of service with us. We're pleased to hear that you value the flexibility of our schedules and the competitive pay offered. We understand, however, that the retail environment can sometimes feel demanding, particularly during busy periods, and we're sorry to hear that certain workplace rules and expectations have negatively impacted your experience. Our policies and procedures are designed to support operational standards, customer service, and a safe working environment, but we recognise the importance of ensuring they are communicated clearly and applied fairly. Feedback such as yours helps us review how we can better support our colleagues while maintaining these standards. Thank you again for your contribution to the team and for sharing your perspective. We wish you continued success in your role.
2.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not complicated work, regular customers are nice

Cons

On feet all day, no seating, unhygienic back rooms

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WHSmith Response
9h
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contribution over the past 1–2 years. We're pleased to hear that you enjoy the customer interactions and find the role straightforward and rewarding in that respect. Building relationships with our regular customers is an important part of what we do, and it's great to know this has been a positive aspect of your experience. We are sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the physical demands of the role and the condition of back-of-house areas. Retail work can be challenging, particularly during busy periods, and we recognise the importance of providing a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained working environment for all colleagues. Cleanliness, health, and safety are priorities for us, and we take feedback regarding hygiene standards seriously. We encourage colleagues to raise any concerns with their management team so they can be addressed promptly. Feedback such as yours helps us identify areas where we can improve and ensure our workplaces meet the standards we expect. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We appreciate your feedback and your continued commitment to serving our customers.
4.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Comfortable salary and able to work in an airport where you serve people from all walks of life, so it's very interesting

Cons

Need to take a course

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WHSmith Response
4d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions during your time with us. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the airport environment and found interacting with customers from diverse backgrounds to be an interesting and rewarding aspect of the role. It's also encouraging to know that you felt the salary and working conditions were positive. We appreciate your comments regarding training and development. Providing our colleagues with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed is important to us, and we continuously review our training programmes to identify opportunities for improvement. Your feedback about the need for additional training is valuable and will be shared with the relevant teams. We wish you all the best in your future career and thank you again for your review.
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