Macy's reviews

Being told to do more with less, constantly. Pay is not competitive to keep top talent. More trust and ability for stores to make change without constant corporate oversight. Aggressive goals that are not part of trend for the area that set up stores to fail and people to not make bonuses, esp when their data indicates customers are moving towards online purchasing. Inventory management is non-existent and lack of dedicated support to fix. Sending more emails does not mean better communication.

1) Too many new initiatives to try to improve sales and service, resulting in a hodge-podge of selling and service techniques that rarely, if ever, result in sales or service improvements. 2) Upper management does not care about work/life balance, unless it is their work/life that needs balancing. Over the years I turned down dozens of invitations to important family events because I absolutely had to work every single One Day Sale. Sitting here now, I'm amazed by the abuse I allowed myself to put up with just because I was glad to have a job. 3) Competition should be healthy, not vindictive. All wins should be recognized, regardless of first, second, or third place. 4) If you grew up in the company, as so many have, forget about any decent pay raises. Your best bet is to work somewhere else for a few years, then come in and get paid more than everyone else already working there. 5) If you do everything else well, but struggle with one component of your job, be prepared for that one component to be picked at like a scab, with very little help or advice from upper management.