Inexperienced, Ineffective and Egocentric CEO of Direct - Everyone is Suffering! - Director Victoria's Secret Employee Review

1.0
Nov 27, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

It's a job. Pay is fair. You can travel to NY occasionally.

Cons

This company is damaged from the top. The current CEO is not respected, she is divisive NOT a leader. Her lack of skill, talent, experience has produced several of the lowest performing seasons in Direct's history. The company has lost relevance due to WEAK leadership that values 'yes' men vs differing POV's. Most employees are extremely unhappy and want to leave.

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