Minorities Beware! This is a Toxic Work Environment - Seasoned Leader Carter's Employee Review

1.0
7 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The Phipps office has great views of the city.

Cons

I worked at Carter’s for a while and feel compelled to share my experience to warn others. The company culture is nothing short of toxic, discriminatory, and downright disrespectful. On a daily basis, I felt discriminated against, and it was evident that the leadership had little respect for their team. It was disheartening to witness the overt racism, as it was clear they had a problem with Black employees. I felt isolated and unsupported, and it was evident that diversity and inclusion were mere buzzwords without real action. The idea of a hybrid remote work was going in 4 days per days per week. Worst of all, the workplace was rife with bullying and gaslighting. It seemed like a favored tactic of some employees and senior leaders to undermine and belittle their colleagues, especially black employees, leading to a hostile and stressful atmosphere. Gaslighting was so prevalent that I often questioned my own abilities and judgment. I strongly advise anyone considering a job at Carter's to think twice, especially if you aren't a white female. The toll it takes on your mental and emotional well-being is not worth it. Seek employment elsewhere in an environment that respects all employees and promotes a healthy, inclusive culture.

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

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Cons

Ive worked here for 7 years and in the last year this company has gone downhill. DMs don't care about anyone but making their bonus at the end of the year. Threatening store closure if we don’t force people to buy more to make sales(read the room). DM disgustingly said he was happy our clothes are becoming more expensive so parents HAVE to finance it and open our card. No work/life balance because of extension of operating hours and only getting one weekend off a month. Missing out on family because they want to be open on almost every holiday(wasting money because no ones shopping) No hours for sales associates while also expecting them to do commission based customer service minus the commission for $12/hr. They essentially want you to get on your hands and knees to beg customers to open a credit card even though you don’t receive any bonuses on opening any except 2 months out the year they feel generous enough to give you a whopping $2 per credit card you open! The pay for store positions is terrible for the amount of work they want you to do. If you see a job opening for this company keep scrolling they couldn’t care less about the employees keeping their stores running.

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