Harrods Reviews
Updated Oct 15, 2019
Found 638 reviews
"Staff discount is great, 33% across the store" (in 83 reviews)
"good discount, uniform changing now" (in 41 reviews)
"Long Hours and Senior Management Politics" (in 43 reviews)
"Career progression is all based on who you know not what you know" (in 20 reviews)
"Exiting place to work"
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I worked at Harrods full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Exciting place to work with lots going on
Cons
No flexibility or work life balance.
Harrods2019-10-10"Working at Gucci, all departments"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Harrods full-time for less than a year
Pros
Diversity, energy, different cultures, efficiency, professionalism
Cons
finishing time its a bit hard
Advice to Management
patience, charisma, listening to the requirements of the stuff
Harrods2019-10-08"Great to work at Harrods"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Harrods full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Strong community, strong ethos, amazing products, good support for staff, job security, staff facilities
Cons
Salary in retail is not always great but this is not specific to Harrods
Harrods2019-10-05"Great work place"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Harrods full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Great retail institution, inspiring, great development opportunities and work life balance
Cons
It’s all positive and no downside.
Harrods2019-09-29"Very good"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Harrods full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Benefits and pay, environment, location, people
Cons
Progression, friends of friends, working hours - open till 9pm
Advice to Management
Be more fair and lead dialog and listen
Harrods2019-09-28"Good benefits, but hierarchical"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Harrods full-time for more than a year
Pros
good benefits and core values.
Cons
can be very corporate and hierarchical
Harrods2019-09-28"Proud to work at Harrods"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Harrods full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Amazing company to work for. Have been here over 5 years and very proud to work for the business.Harrods has a feeling of being part of a family and you are always supported
Cons
Hours and weekends can be tough ensuring you have a good work life balance
Harrods2019-09-23- Helpful (1)
"Fantastic place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Harrods full-time for more than a year
Pros
Progression is supported, we work as one and see results.
Cons
Department store politics, having to speak to so many different people to action some change.
Harrods2019-09-19 - Helpful (1)
"Ready-to-Wear Buyer"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Harrods full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
People, Luxury, Brands, Progression, Training
Cons
Renumeration, Work/life balance, Hierarchy, rigid
Harrods2019-09-20 "Great company"
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RecommendsI have been working at Harrods part-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Friendly and supportive team. Good working atmosphere. Lots of opportunity for progression
Cons
Long chain of command for change
Advice to Management
Dependant on your department but most staff are very happy.
Harrods2019-09-17