Time of Change - Anonymous employee Ralph Lauren Employee Review

4.0
24 Jul 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Ralph Lauren, as a company, is a fantastic brand to work for. It attracts top talent which means that for the most part - your bosses and colleagues will be smart and enthusiastic people. When you step back, you realize that much of the organization's work that happens is world class - which can be exciting.

Cons

As many other reviewers have noted, the company is under going an intense period of change. Stefan is weeding out a lot of the management that served under the old guard - which is a good thing...but unfortunately not all that need to go are gone. In fact, many good employees with the strength to drive change were let go. Additionally, everything from processes to IT systems to ways of benchmarking the business are being redone which has caused tremendous confusion amongst the ranks (yes...even the most senior leaders that don't really understand the meaning of rising stars or cash cows).

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Cons

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Pros

I was retired for years from my Corporate job. Decided that I wanted a part time job to get out of the house. This was my “Happy Place”. Never had a job that I loved so much. Worked hard, had the best customers (loyal) co workers. I learned so much about fashion and dressing different body types. I’ve been in different stores since I left as a customer buying myself clothes. Several ladies came up to me to ask how I am doing this! You’re wonderful at putting things together. I actually helped them put together wardrobes from what I learned. I felt an immense proudness working for RL. I still do. My managers were great and wouldn’t ask you to do anything they wouldn’t. Best of all is the discounts. After almost 5 years of working there, I realized it cost me money to work there. Lol. I’m a clothes nut. I never ever left a shift without a brown paper bag with a Polo Horse on it.

Cons

Some employees are very cut throat about individual sales. We were NOT on commission. Some employees just need to calm down and realize that we work as a team. Most do, but a few bad apples. Not much.

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