H&M reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(17,363 total reviews)
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Daniel Erver

62% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

H&M has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 17,363 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The H&M employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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17K reviews
2.0
Mar 30, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

They pay above average compared to competitors. The benefits are great, lots of paid vacation. If you have the right management team it can be a fun place to work. Depending on your position, there are opportunities to open new stores, travel overseas etc. which can be quite rewarding.

Cons

Communication is inconsistent, they expect way too much from employees on a store level. You can plan and plan and plan but you will never get things done on time. The store changes on a bi-weekly rotation, which takes your focus away from any type of customer service, loss prevention, or ability to get shipment out to the floor in a timely manner, yet they continue to raise the expectation. At every store visit you will only hear about what you didn't do right. Don't expect a thank you or a pat on the back ever. Expect drama at every level, in every store. There is no accountability for job performance, despite the fact they push you to be straightforward. It's virtually impossible to get fired from this company if you are somebody's favorite. Do not expect any sort of development. If you are in the right place at the right time you get promoted, otherwise they expect you to go through a ridiculous promotions process which I've never been subjected to in any of my promotions with the company. Overall every store I've worked in has an overwhelmingly negative attitude.

1.0
Mar 17, 2010

Don't Let the Brand Name Fool You!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The "prestige" associated with the H&M brand within the fashion industry. The compensation is above what most other retailers are willing to pay. Pretty good benefits. The 25% discount is good if you like H&M clothing.

Cons

The work environment is horrible. Morale at most stores is consistently low (I travel to different stores quite often) and store management is often times burnt out. There is an unreasonable expectation when it comes to the workload. Everybody is expected to constantly push for positive results, an expectation most employers have, but with H&M the expectation is tenfold. The company has eliminated quite a few positions without notice, demoted people without notice, all in an effort to save money. There is an almost cult-like mentality when it comes to senior management: you're either 110% H&M or we'll find a way to get rid of you. Job security is nonexistent. It's easy to lose your job with this company.

1.0
Mar 2, 2010

Going Nowhere

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pros are definitely a higher pay than most retailers are willing to pay, which includes an excellent benefits package.

Cons

Most of the other managers I met have been in their position for 5+ years. It's the same routine day in and day out. There is no room for creativity, opinions or outside experience.

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