Lots of talent but they don't always use it - Anonymous employee JCPenney Employee Review

3.0
Feb 2, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

An organization with many great people with great ideas. Company provides a good work life balance and allows employees some flexibility in their schedules. Good pay and benefits.

Cons

Super political top down management style that doesn't always listen to the experts they've hired. A relatively slow moving organization driven by lots of bureaucracy and process that in some cases makes it difficult to get things done and ultimately stay ahead of competition.

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Pros

Decent hours, you get off earlier depending on the size of the truck coming in that day which can be a good and bad thing. You also get several hours before the store opens without customers. No late nights.

Cons

Too early for some, and even earlier mornings during high traffic times of the year like Christmas/Black Friday Sales days.

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