Harry & David reviews

3.5

47% would recommend to a friend

(443 total reviews)
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Jim McCann

76% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Harry & David has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 443 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harry & David 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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443 reviews
1.0
Dec 8, 2014

Have never hated a job more

Anonymous employee
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Pros

It pays. Low bar to employment.

Cons

The clientele are all senile white people with too much money and not enough taste. The company training is like you're being inducted in to a miserable cult. It's not enough that you work there without benefits, you have to LOVE working there without benefits.

5.0
Dec 7, 2014

Excellent products, Good place to work.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Harry and David, like all other companies has some challenges, but these negative reviews are inaccurate. Yes, the company had some difficulty when the economy slowed, and yes, there were some years with no increases. Does this make it a terrible place to work? No. Look at how many other companies did not survive - Harry and David did. Not only did it survive, but it did so while minimizing negative impact to the employees. Sure, I wish I received more increases over the past few years, but I'm thankful to have a good job with competitive benefits. Regarding all the "broken promises" and "golf" comments: These employees KNOW that the company is seasonal, and they hire thousands of seasonal employees. They do not promise year round work, and seasonal employees know the job is only seasonal. Unfortunately, they cannot afford to pay for benefits for all seasonal workers, but they do try to make it a fun place to work while providing thousands of local jobs for people struggling to find work. What's wrong with that? Lastly, nothing like making a "golf" comment about the CEO - how original! The effort of current leadership in making the company successful and brining it back to a growth stage is clear. Many hours are devoted to the companies success, and they are NOT on a golf course.

Cons

The acquisition by 1-800 Flowers creates some uncertainties, but should help position Harry and David for future growth and possible counter seasonal business.

3.0
Nov 4, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Good customer experiences. Very friendly place to work and the staff is very nice. Company tries to be proactive to keep morale upbeat.

Cons

The company has turnover like any company. The company does not pay as well as they should and hours get scarce during certain times of the year. Constantly have to defend the companys' viability.

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