Current payroll levels do not fully align with the operational needs of the business.

Compensation could be enhanced, though it remains adequate.

Compensation is below market standards. Management effectiveness requires improvement. There have been multiple identified workplace and OSHA violations. The employee’s safety and well-being are potentially at risk due to concerns regarding potential retaliation from management.

Limited leadership presence within store locations.

Technical systems, including laptops and related technology, frequently experience performance issues, which can impede productivity. The work environment can sometimes feel insular, particularly on the fourth floor, and departmental atmospheres vary significantly. Communication from management occasionally lacks clarity, and there appears to be limited emphasis on employee development and career progression opportunities. Advancement potential may be restricted within specific divisions, such as fashion, where the culture can feel less substantive. While the company promotes the value of new employee perspectives, innovative ideas from newer team members are sometimes overlooked by management. This undermines the company’s stated commitment to diversity, as the workforce lacks significant representation and the emphasis on superficial aspects can create a challenging environment for connection and growth.

There is an opportunity to refine the approach to credit card transactions. Specifically, the employee could benefit from streamlining the process of requesting credit card information and aligning daily credit card goals with customer preferences and existing payment methods.