Disappointed as time went on - Anonymous employee Nordstrom Employee Review

3.0
Aug 11, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I derived a lot of personal satisfaction in the jobs that I had. I was able to use my creativity in all of my positions. I was always able to challenge myself. I developed strong friendships over the years.

Cons

The benefits to the employees slowly eroded. The recognition for the support areas of the company declined. Bonus opportunities were significantly reduced. Management expected people to work more without any type of compensation (financially or time off).

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Cons

The company has changed for the worse since COVID. When I came back the mood of the entire store had shifted. Gone were the days of comradery, customer focus, and taking pride in a job well done. In its place there is a new culture of cutthroat sales, a severe decline in customer focus, and worst of all a new focus on profit over customer satisfaction. When I was told that the amount the store charged for a shoe shine was not enough to do the best job I could for a customer I knew things had gone downhill for the company. Not to mention I watch a manager prey on a mentally disabled person in order to secure a sale, when the person could not understand what was being offered. Sad that such a once great company is now just another greed ridden corporation.

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