Banana Republic Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic

Pros – The discount is pretty great. You get it to Gap BR Old Navy and the outlets. The hours are flexible. Great for someone in school. Typically you meet some cool people.

Cons – The pay is lousy. It's retail. Management isn't the best. Lots of turnover. No room to grow. The work can be tedious and boring. Customers are rude.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Leading company in operating systems, great retail place to begin one career, sets the standards for other companies and helped me be great at what I do, where I worked afterwards.

Cons – Have to be a self-starter if you want to learn. Would always outsource to fill management positions, wouldn't even interview associates interested in growing with the company.

Advice to Senior Management – This company provides great tools, use them and help your associates grow. I assure you it would be a great for the company

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic part-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Hours are perfect for someone who is in school, flexible.

Cons – Pay is pretty bad
No incentives for sales, NO COMMISSION!!!
Long Hours or no hours, the hours really change based on budget and sales, not at all consistent

Advice to Senior Management – Be a little more considerate of your employees hoours

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The company is quick to move people up to leadership positions. Come in to work and do your job well, express interest to grow with the company and you'll move up pretty quickly.

Cons – All managers not created equally. Some of the upper leadership team are great and motivational, while others inspire a negative work place.

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

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic full-time for more than a year

Pros – You receive a great discount.

Cons – Moving up within the company is very challenging.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic part-time

Pros – Not exceptionally demanding. Customers really aren't that bad. Most people are very polite.

Cons – Required to solicit customer credit card applications. Asking isn't enough-- you have to get people to sign up. Constantly threatened with termination if app. goals aren't met. Even when I achieved one of the best app. rates in the region, I was constantly treated like I was falling short. I had an internship at the same time, which was discussed in my interview. I agreed to work holidays to ensure that I would receive the appropriate scheduling to accommodate my intern hours (which I was able to notify them about weeks if not months advance). Ultimately, they started threatening not to give me the agreed upon time off for my internship, despite getting dozens of credit cards apps per month and working every holiday (including the closing shift on 12/24 and opening shift on 12/26).

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic part-time for less than a year

Pros – Great discount and above average compensation

Cons – On-call system is very inconvenient

Advice to Senior Management – They did well.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Banana Republic full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Large Company with room to grow

Cons – Work life balance is horriable

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic part-time for less than a year

Pros – Great discount, quality clothing that you can truthfully tell the customer will last quite a while, positive work environment

Cons – no complaints- retail is retail. you will always have a crazy schedule. this does not mean you cannot have a great experience though.

Advice to Senior Management – None

Former Employee – worked at Banana Republic full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – First and foremost the discount. The company's policy and procedure as well as values. A company that values people and it's customers. A company that cuts cost everywhere possible EXCEPT their people as well as being a green company.

Cons – I would say the only downside would be a slight disconnect between tiers of management. Sometimes things get muddled between middle management and management on a district manager and above level.

Advice to Senior Management – I think yearly stakeholder feedback is key. Obviously not bashing sessions but honest discussion.

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