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The pay was on the lower side compared to the workload, and unfortunately there were no real benefits offered, which made it difficult to see it as a long-term position. However, the job itself was actually pretty enjoyable in many ways. The environment was fast-paced and kept me busy throughout the day, which made the time go by quickly. I appreciated how productive the work felt, especially when helping organize merchandise, preparing orders, and keeping the floor running smoothly behind the scenes. It was satisfying to see everything come together after a busy shift. The team atmosphere also helped make the experience better. Most coworkers were supportive and willing to help each other out when things got hectic. While the compensation and lack of benefits could definitely be improved, the role was still a good opportunity to stay active, learn retail operations, and work with a hardworking group of people.

This place is very hard and very physically demanding on every one here. HR and management will not give accommodations for you if you need it and they expect too much from you and will not grant requests if you make one. The office politics and favoritism within the ranks is astounding and imo disgusting. I now understand why ppl say to run the other direction bc they only care about their bottom line and nothing else. Would not recommend Saks Global to anyone bc of what my personal experiences are thus far. All they do is deny deny deny and don't work with you or respect you. I am grateful for the limited experience here but not for how they treat you unless you learn who's butt to kiss. Now I know why they hire in bulk bc they can't keep employees. Would not recommend and looking elsewhere. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The only good thing about the company is its name if you want to work in retail.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
A lot of favoritism, dying industry and crazy working hours. Dysfunctional company with many people in the wrong positions which they are not qualified to do. I absolutely hated working for Saks

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very poor backward culture influenced by outdated Hudson Bay and a lot of favoritism. HR function is horrible.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
15 hour day - it is exhausting

Management is horrible. They overwork people that actually want to work and let people that slack get away with slacking. HR doesn't care. HR is nonexistent. They changed the PTO policy half way through the year instead of at the beginning of the year so everybody can plan accordingly. Some employees are targeted by leads and managers. We're supposed to get heat breaks whenever the temperature gets to a certain point but they fail half the time to check the temperature. Favoritism plays a big role if you get pointed or get away with stuff. So if you're not tight with your lead or manager then too bad. If you want to hate your life then come work at Saks.

This place will hire anybody. Nobody respects the workplace. If you work hard, you get more work put on you. And if you are arrogant and non chalant, they will leave you alone because the micro managers are scared of confrontation. Coordinators, leads, and managers all have their cliques whom they gossip with and let break the bend the rules. But the people who are actually good workers and produce get watched all the. Its such a bad work culture. Overnight shift is full of lazy workers, stealing time and money. Its sick, currently looking for a new job because hard work gets you nowhere in this company. They pick minions to push their agenda on you.

Pressure from management for the store to be well kept and presented well, which is understandable at that level of luxury. There’s some teamwork but more solo work than anything else as the day goes on. 

I liked having a department I worked in and kept up with! I learned more about fashion and a new level of service from advisors that I hadn’t seen. Definitely learned about a lot of brands as well. 

Mornings working the trucks (receiving) could be hectic depending on the size but everybody put in effort so it kept the energy up. Nobody was working harder than the other and did their due diligence in each task. There’s a good team there!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The benefits (until they started taking them away)

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The constant threat of being laid off without warning

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You will get promoted if you are socially well-versed & popular. Favorites are played and the hard work you output does not play into raises and promotions. If you become/are friends with a superior, you are 1000% more likely to receive a promotion.

I only worked at Saks for approximately 9 months before Covid kicked in. During my time there, I really enjoyed the folks I worked with and getting to learn their knowledge of the merchandise they were selling. There weren't many internal issues, which was good. Enjoyed seeing the visiting Vendors, unique merchandise, and A-list Customers. Had it not been for Covid and the ultimate closing of this location, I would've enjoyed it.

The pay is good however the management absolutely sucks! They are horrible. You go to them with issues concerning anything and nothing gets done especially when the manager and lead that you are having issues with are best friends. You don't feel comfortable going to the manager for that reason alone and are nervous to take it further for fear of retaliation. I would definitely ask around before accepting a position. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Location and decent pay and benefits.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Most stressful was ineffective managers and the lack of support from managers

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is chaotic and managers play favorites most coworkers were friendly

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