Started out great, then Gary Friedman came back. - Distribution Center Supervisor RH Employee Review

1.0
Oct 2, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The point system was great and really forgiving to associates who had demanding lives outside of work. Not everyone abused it but a few people did. Got treated to meals and fun raffles every so often to boost morale. Management was AWESOME and Carlos Albarini seemed to have a solid plan for the future of the RH brand. Under him as CEO things moved fluidly and almost effortlessly. Then.... in 2014 Carlos stepped down and Gary Friedman came back. Everything from here forward is a con.

Cons

As soon as Gary came back he did his trademark special move: spreading the company thin with too many projects. Then when something fails the company is too bled dry to do much about it. The quality of the products getting to the customer becomes worse and worse leading to the company reworking their already crap returns policy from a trickling faucet to a gaping open wound just bleeding money out of the company. So now that the company is losing money on their crappy products who's fault is it? Corporate? Nope (yes). The vendors? Nope (yes). The associates who have nothing to do with it? Yes (no). So they take all the incentives away from the associates, because they obviously need punished for stuff they can't control. Points? Gone. Raffles? Gone. Meals? Gone? Morale? All time low. I left and ran to the hills and joined the already mass exodus from that company. Do NOT work here.

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Cons

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Pros

One of the strongest aspects of this role is the autonomy. I’m trusted to make decisions that genuinely support the customer experience without constant approval from leadership. If I believe an exchange plus a $250 gift card is the right solution to preserve a relationship, I’m empowered to do that. That level of trust creates confidence and allows us to move quickly when issues arise. Leadership is accessible when needed, especially in escalated situations. I’ve never felt left alone to manage something beyond my scope. There is also regular voluntary overtime available, which is a plus for those looking to increase their hours. For someone transitioning from another industry, the environment feels more structured and brand-focused, which has been refreshing

Cons

The clientele can be challenging. Some customers assume that spending thousands of dollars entitles them to treat frontline employees disrespectfully, even when those employees had no involvement in the original issue. It can also be frustrating to hold a boundary with a customer, only to see it reversed after escalation. While I understand the desire to preserve relationships, it can unintentionally undermine employee confidence and consistency in standards. Because RH carries so many collections and product variations, the learning curve is steep. Customers often expect immediate, detailed product knowledge, which takes time to develop.

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