RH doesn't care about their people - Designer RH Employee Review

1.0
Dec 18, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

- They do well at hiring great people to work in the galleries

Cons

- Retail hours. Despite pretending to be a design firm, RH matches retail hours of nearby store. They refuse to close, even during natural disasters, while posing as a luxury company. Even during a world-wide pandemic, RH was one of the last stores to close their doors, and the first to open them. - Cult-like environment. The only way to succeed in this company is to drink the kool aid. - They are a retail company pretending to be a design firm. Most employees do not have a design background or degree. However their website says they are 'designers' and not 'decorators', when in fact the majority of the RH design team are decorators. - Galleries are the middle man and are forced to fall on the sword for RH's mishaps. Customer service is a disaster. Clients are constantly calling the galleries because of issues with their order/delivery/billing/etc. However, there are too many channels that these issues funnel into. This causes galleries to spend hours out of their day to resolve these issues, all while they are being yelled at by the customer (for problems they did not create) and being avoided by their own customer service teams. - Lack of policies causes immense confusion and inconsistent experiences for clients - RH had record profits throughout the pandemic. However, 1/3 of the workforce was either furloughed or laid off. There has also been no reward or incentives given to their staff that continue to put themselves at risk. - Corporate expects you to wear designer clothing and drive expensive cars, yet offer you minimal pay. - The workforce throughout the company is generally unhappy, which is why RH has such a high turnover rate. - No incentives or bonuses unless you are in leadership. Yearly raises (if given) are very minimal.

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Pros

Experience working for on of the leading innovators in the design industry.

Cons

The scheduling department being in a regular call center and not the gallery

4.0
Feb 20, 2026
Recommend
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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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