Chico's FAS Employee Reviews for Anonymous Employee

"A poorly managed company, watch out if you are looking for long-term tenure, they will look for any opportunity to have you exit regardless of your performance."

"The company is in turmoil and I believe is preparing itself for sale as it is hemorrhaging money badly as are many in fashion retail. Since April, the CEO was let go as was over 20 SVPS, 20 VPs and 30 Director level personnel in addition to two mass layoffs."

"I've worked for Chico's for 15 years and really loved it. Made lots of bonus over the years. When the company was owned by the original owners that is when it was the best. The owners were not only good to its customers but to their employees as well. As time went on and new leaders and owners came in it became a doggy doggy world at Chico's. They want employees to see all of everyone's high sales to create jealous and ruthlessness among the associates. Well yes, all the associates fought tooth and nail to get more and better sales to be the best but it only causes resentment among the workers and fighting. Before this associates would take turns for sales and share sales. Now it became who can take as many customers as possible. The clothing and discount happens to be the best part of the job. More work than you know behind the scenes. Cleaning, vacuuming, folding, organizing the racks and store. Good luck to anyone that thinks this is a dream job!"

"Great company - will work with your personal schedule if you give specific days of availability. Have built awesome relationships with employees and customers, love working here. Fun, doesn't feel like work."

"The company is the best I have ever worked for in terms of welfare and health of the company."

"A few things I would change: First of all, quit all of the sales promotions!!! Customers have learned that the meaner they are, the more they get. They are basically bargaining for their clothing. Secondly, let the call centers have Sundays and holidays off. Thirdly, stop the micromanaging! It's killing morale. At our call center, you are looked down on if you have a life outside Chico's, any health issues and can't work overtime every week. And lastly, please pay the bonuses that were promised."

"Lost all of their valuable culture"

What do you like about working at Chico's FAS?

"Living in Florida"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do not relocate to Fort Meyers. You will be stuck herewhen more layoffs come and terrible RE market.Lot's of old retirees. Terrible social life for young people coming from metro areas and small town atmosphere"

What don't you like about working at Chico's FAS?

"Leadership only cares about itself and quick business turnaround. Doesn't listen or communicate with employees"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Support your people, treat them better like the original Management did. Fire your HR team completely"

"If you have other options look closely at them"

What do you like about working at Chico's FAS?

"clothing and discount"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Inquire first if they have any chance for moving up and what length of time would be required in order to do so."

What don't you like about working at Chico's FAS?

"Upper management personnel skills,lack of honesty and no communication with all of the staff."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Teach your staff all the skills needed in order to advance as a manager within the company."