Heavy politics and fear of change make this a challenging workplace for non-VPs - Manager Tiffany & Co. Employee Review

2.0
Nov 10, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

-Excellent brand name -Employee discounts -Very polite work environment (almost overly polite) -Cash flush (at the moment) so budget limitations are not usually an issue -Employee retention - many people have been there for 20+ years -Beautiful new HQ office in NYC

Cons

-Corporate office run like a military dictatorship - seniority rules, no questions / discussion allowed, often times to the detriment of the company -Not a meritocracy - hard work and ambition is feared, not rewarded -Zero transparency into strategic decisions that affect junior employees -EXTREMELY political work environment -Change and innovation are tedious, if not impossible -Lack of motivation by employees - work is done "on Tiffany time," meaning really slow -Technology is atrocious - nearly impossible to work remotely -Way behind the times in adopting modern workplace practices (e.g., hoteling, collaboration tools, mentor programs, 360 degree reviews) -The NJ offices are impossible to get to on public transport -You have to pay for coffee - really??? Overall, a decent place to work if you are ok at your job and plan to keep your head down and work 9 to 5 for 20+ years. If you are lower than a VP-level, talented, ambitious, and willing to work hard to move up the corporate ladder, this is not the company for you.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

There's never been any pros.

Cons

Greedy company that takes away from their employees every year. Client advisors make less and less every year. You are not human to this company, you are a server and you are disposable. My experience was at the 3 story Royal Hawaiian store. They praise you for overworking yourself, only time you'll get that.

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Tiffany & Co. Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. Recognizing and valuing our people is central to who we are, and we remain committed to fostering a culture where every employee feels respected and supported.
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