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www.richemont.com Geneva, Switzerland 5000+ Employees

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Updated Feb 04, 2013

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80% Approve of the CEO

Richemont Chairman & CEO Johann Rupert

Johann Rupert

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18% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Luxurious environment to work in

Assistant (Former Employee)
Singapore (Singapore)

I worked at Richemont part-time for less than a year

ProsLarge MNC with different nationalities at one place providing a cosmopolitan working environment

ConsIndividual brands work within their own department instead of coming together as a company

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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One of the best work-life balance in the area

IT Operations Specialist (Current Employee)
Geneva (Switzerland)

I have been working at Richemont full-time for more than 3 years

ProsThe overall work-life balance is positive, the perks are quite good, though not extraordinary, the work environment is very stable

ConsThere are too little chances for career development in the IT area; not a particularly stimulating nor challenging environment; no external training; very hierarchical organisation

– I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Professional and personal devleopment under skillful guidance

Gourp PR Intern (Current Employee)
London, England (UK)

I have been working at Richemont as an intern for less than a year

ProsGreat heritage and traditions surround this company's work and management. A pleasure to experience

ConsPoor prioritization and organisation management

Advice to Senior ManagementDrive the company as the multinational that it is. Old-school management style, miicro management etc does not bring any favours to the employees.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Great way to learn about the luxury market

Competitor Intelligence Market Analyst (Former Employee)
Paris (France)

I worked at Richemont

Pros- Prestige associated with working with a company with such a brand portfolio (Cartier, Lancel...)
- A world leader in luxury marketing

Cons- Not many opportunities in term of professional development
- A lot of "egos" in the luxury business
- Too much independance between the brands

Advice to Senior Management- The company should become more "professional"
- It should be more fair when its offering promotions
- It should give more feedback

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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unmotivating environment

IT Platform Manager (Current Employee)
Geneva (Switzerland)

I have been working at Richemont

ProsI only see as an advantage the bargain prices that you can get on jewelries and fancy watches. I can not find any others.

ConsThings are obsolete in Richemont.
People are not motivated and are trying to move away whenever they can (huge turnover)
there is a lack of consideration for the employees...

Advice to Senior ManagementEducate yourself and gain some valuable management skills to put in practice at Richemont. Consider your employees as the biggest assets.
Please stop slacking

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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The circumstance is relatively fair and enjoyable

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at Richemont

Pros- Good benefit
- Wonderful brand consolidation
- Good team work spirit

Cons- The work flow is not well organized

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Unfortunate experience

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
Shelton, CT (US)

I have been working at Richemont

ProsThe company offers 401K, health, dental, and vision insurance
Free parking
Ok employee sales if you buy expensive watches, jewelry or leather goods
Horizon day care is on site

ConsThe review process is a joke, no salary raise for a couple years now regardless of the performance

Advice to Senior Managementtried, you don't listen

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Hell would certainly be a better place to work at.

Citrix Architect (Current Employee)
Geneva (Switzerland)

I have been working at Richemont

ProsGood price on watches, on jewelleries and luxury goods.
Other than that I do not see any good reason to work for Richemont.

ConsPoor working condition: The management is of poor quality. Employees are not properly considered. On top of that the salaries and bonuses are lower than what you can find on the market.

Advice to Senior ManagementLearn how to manage and consider your employees better. Try to be less snobish, lofty and arrogant. Put your feet on the ground

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Watchmaker (Current Employee)
Fort Worth, TX (US)

I have been working at Richemont

ProsFree parking available
building is near the TRE rail
lots of windows, bright working space
multi cultural
facility is clean
free coffee
personal locker with lock

Consworkers often made to do mandatory over time on Saturdays. management tends to be extremely negative. hours are not very flexible.

Advice to Senior Managementmanagement should work on motivating workers positively rather than negatively

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Don't take a job at Richemont/Cartier

Watchmaker (Former Employee)
Fort Worth, TX (US)

I worked at Richemont

ProsFree coffe & sometimes lunch. Discounts on products

ConsHorrible place to work. You can make good sugestions, but if you are not one of the "favorite" ones you will be brushed aside.

Advice to Senior ManagementLearn to manage, Learn customer service, just learn to be a human.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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