Vantaggi
- Employee Discounts - Monthly Birthday Celebrations The company acknowledged employees’ birthdays through monthly celebrations, adding a personal and celebratory touch. - Career Growth Opportunities Macy’s offered pathways for career transitions, which could help individuals explore and define their long-term goals. - Well-Known Brand Possibly good for resumes - Full-Time Benefits - Holiday Parties Annual holiday parties fostered interdepartmental connections and strengthened workplace relationships.
Svantaggi
- Faced significant pressure to disclose medical information in order to attend doctor appointments during work hours. - Experienced significant pressure to contribute to donate their selected charity. - Informed that no lunch breaks were allowed due to company culture, despite having a legal right to one. - Workplace predominantly consisted of women, resulting in limited gender diversity - Toxic Work Environment In 2007-2010, Management created a hostile atmosphere, with frequent yelling and discouraging remarks from manager, often reflecting personal issues and personal management style rather than professional guidance. This toxic environment resulted in lasting mental health challenges that impacted both personal and family life. - Lack of HR Support Human Resources failed to address complaints about the hostile work environment or provide any employee support. - Unfair Pay Practices Employees were told not to log overtime, despite being expected to work beyond regular hours, leading to unpaid extra work. - Long Hours Without Compensation Work culture emphasized long hours only after being hired, with implicit pressure to comply due to managerial authority and expectations. Busy periods extended work hours to 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, with additional hours required on Sundays. - Low Salary The base salary was not competitive, particularly given the workload and job demands. - No Performance Reviews for Managers or HR There were no formal processes for providing feedback on management or HR, leaving employees without a platform to voice concerns or job security. - Lack of transparency regarding the true work culture during the job posting and interview process
