Hudson's Bay Employee Reviews

Company expects too much for lower wages. I did 3-4 different jobs, when I was only assigned to do one with no extra pay. With the right Manager that values what you are trying to do, a great job.

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Good Starting job but Needs a New Computer System

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 23 May 2023

Overall a good job for someone in highschool just starting off and needing money. However, I often felt like my coworkers were competing with me (despite being all paid hourly) and were not very nice. The managers were okay but sometimes talked down to you, especially in womenswear. The old store manager scared everyone and would literally have people running away to avoid having to talk to him.

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Insights into Hudson's Bay

Based on 85 survey responses

What people like

Ability to meet personal goals
Inclusive work environment
Feeling of personal appreciation

Good place to start

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Burnaby, BC - 18 May 2023

It’s a good place to start . They teach you everything if they see you are enthusiastic about learning.The sales manager was one the best managers I have ever seen but the store manager was pushing associates to do so many different works at the same time. They pay the minimum wage which I think with this much load of work is not worth to stay there for a long time otherwise you will get so many physical problems. You have to stand on feet for 8 hours and when the store is busy you have to do so many putbacksThe schedule and hours are so flexible but you have to give them at least 3 days of availability.

Pros

Flexible hours

Cons

It’s totally a physical job

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Fun and adventurous. Every day is a new venture.

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 12 May 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Team spirit. Good guidence from the management team. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Occasionally staff situation. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Pleasant and supportive. Open to suggestions. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Serving customer, maintaining a orderly and pleasant appearance of the department.

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A Fun Work Place, Poor Management

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Toronto, ON - 28 April 2023

A fun place to work with, co workers are very nice. Great work place to start and have experience in retail industry.Very poor management, always short staff.

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good place for a short time

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Richmond Hill, ON - 10 April 2023

Fast paste, fun, and too much pressure for opening Credit Cards. Colleagues are amazing but management does not care about you. It is a very good place to start working if you are a newcomer but make sure you get out soon otherwise you will find yourself staying there for a long time and still have not got a raise or even been offered a full-time position

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A stressing work environment

seasonal sales associate (Former Employee) - Ottawa, ON - 31 March 2023

If you are not someone who handle stress well do not apply. This job is like a competition between associate of who will do the most sales, credit, auto locate... The manager also are really bad at there job. They do not put you for the number of hours that you want and do everything last minute.

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bad management

Beauty Advisor (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 31 March 2023

no education, no training before work, huge expectation. bad treatment from management, bad salary. not full schedule, not enough hours, you need ask a few times where is my money

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Unorganized, no plans and always last minute things

General Manager (Current Employee) - Ontario - 29 March 2023

It’s by far the worst company I worked for, zero organization, with zero planning, always last minute demands, with significant amounts of unqualified employees!

Pros

Cons

Old school top management, no planning, high expectations and demands

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Not the place it used to be

Senior Manager (Former Employee) - Toronto, ON - 27 March 2023

Pros• great PTO in office• flexible work hours• peers are greatCons•no clear plan to future state• management not looking for any critical feedback despite claims otherwise• some toxic leaders/bully’s not being dealt with• lack of annual increases that have any impact on your take home pay

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easy but bad management

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Ottawa, ON - 24 March 2023

the job itself is super easy but management at my location was horrrible. There isn’t much to do other then cashier and light cleaning here and there.

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Productive and fun workplaxe

Sales Associate (Current Employee) - Lethbridge, AB - 15 March 2023

I got this job as my first job, and the accommodation they provide is amazing for any students who are needing a job.Management has strong leadership and are very friendly and understanding.You clean the store, make the racks neat, serve customers, Learn the register system

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Good experience for retail

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Brampton, ON - 14 March 2023

Great environment to learn retail and obtain customer service skills. The only downside would be the limited amount of shifts you’ll get after January. Expect to work 1 day a week and the pay is not worth the amount of work given.

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Productive, friendly environment, supportive staff

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Ottawa, ON - 8 March 2023

I am very happy to learn new skills and gained new work experience at Hudson’s Bay, friendly, supportive team and the manager are always there for you.

Pros

Flexible hours

Cons

N/a

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I Love!

Sales Associate (Current Employee) - Windsor, ON - 5 March 2023

Out of all the jobs that I've worked, this is definetly my favourite one! Management is amazing and truly cares about you, the employees are super friendly and make you feel included right away.

Pros

Everything

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productive and fun place to work in

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Markham, ON - 19 February 2023

Would work here again staff is great / friendly environment Fun and Fast pace work environmentGood place to work, fast paced with a room to grow with the company.

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heartless

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Richmond, BC - 16 February 2023

Overall it was a great experience, the co workers are the best part.On the other hand, the managers don't care how you feel and don't train you at all, just care about how many cards you applied at the end of the month. Dont appreciate you for nothing, just the cards.

Pros

co- workers

Cons

management

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Stepping stone towards future

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) - Yonge and Queen streets - 14 February 2023

The Bay is a nice place to work and get to know customers, and all levels of staff. Not enough hours though- mostly part-time. A small raise every year. Performance reviews. If you really like a team oriented environment, this is the place for you!

Pros

Discount on merchandise

Cons

Not enough hours. Mostly part- time.

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Had fun

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Montréal, QC - 30 January 2023

The reason I’m not working there anymore is because they laid us off during covid. Overall it was a good part time job. Had great coworkers and most of the managers were really fun. Had a lot of rude and entitled customers but what can you do.

Pros

Store discount, flexible hours, good coworkers

Cons

Minimum wage, rude customers

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Extremely hectic work culture

Retail Experience (Customer (Former Employee) - North York, ON - 28 January 2023

Absolute No support from Manager , Every sfift your schedule changes & most often the Managers are shouting when in fact sometimes its their mistake... Just before the ehsift ends , you are loaded with work.. Very depressing , Not recommended..No trainings given , you are directly put to floor & expected to perform & then you are highlighted saying poor work performance. Nobody to train or guide.. You are all lost on the floor. Just work colleagues are good ,They are helpful..

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Company Does Not Care About Their Employees

Sales Associate (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 27 January 2023

Simply put, this company has very little regard towards its employees. It wants you to devote your time and energy in their company, but doesn't think about how their employees are able to make ends meet. I honestly don't recommend this company. Their products are low quality at unreasonable prices, and is incapable to train employees properly.The only good thing about this job are the people you work with, because they at least stand by you. Corporate is just heartless.