FitFlop Reviews

One of the most toxic cultures I've worked in. Complete lack of strategy from C level (of which there are far too many of for a company so small). Essentially a lot of senior people with jumped up titles and jumped up egos. A very aggressive sales culture driven by a largely male leadership team (ironic for a business founded by such an iconic female entrepreneur) and generally encouraged in other team members. Frequently witnessed people getting dressing down in wider meetings which is unnecessary and humiliating (you can do this in private). At the same time no direction or accountability from leadership team. This then feeds down to the senior management team who will try to do what they can to avoid being in the firing line and not support their teams. I was frequently told "that's just how it is here", as if that makes it ok. Blame culture. Punching down. Think of all the worst things about places you've worked, times it by 10, then realise there's definitely better companies out there for you. No doubt HR will post about how they are sorry to hear this and trawl out a few stock lines from the company handbook. They are fully aware but powerless to do anything about it as they want to keep their jobs. Real shame, as I said, a lot of decent people working there but let down by a few aggressive dinosaurs

Terrible management on all levels across all departments. If a manager has been here for longer than 3 years, they call rank and claim to know what the 'founder likes and doesn't like'. They take full advantage of flexi working and finish at 4 (and earlier). New team members are required across multiple departments but unless you have worked for a luxury fashion house or brand, they openly admit (hiring managers not HR) they will not consider you for the role as they would like someone 'cool'. Managers like to use the phrase 'just do it' during briefings and meetings, something that has been adapted from the founder and past department heads. The turn over of staff is very high which is worrying. It also allows for some managers to hide behind junior members of their team as they are unable to do their job correctly (unable to use key software / hardware etc) but this is not picked up as department heads do not last more than 12/18 months. Prejudice comments are often aired within my department about people of colour, their sexual preference, looks and fashion sense.