Grata experiencia: opiniones de empleados con el puesto de Dependiente en WHSmith

4,0
3 oct 2024
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Aprobación del CEO
Perspectiva de la empresa

Ventajas

He conocido gente muy valiosa, el ambiente de trabajo es muy bueno. El trabajo es exigente y tienes horas nocturnas. Con esfuerzo y disciplina uno puede hacer un buen trabajo. Me voy con los mejores recuerdos.

Desventajas

Solo tenía contrato temporal, me hubiese gustado continuar.

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Respuesta de WHSmith
1y
Hi there, Thank you for leaving your 4 star review. It's great to hear that you have met great people and that you are leaving with great memories. As we expand globally we have many new opportunities arising in Spain so keep an eye out for new roles. The WHSmith Team

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5,0
30 oct 2024
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Aprobación del CEO
Perspectiva de la empresa

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Management and communication skills and training

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Hours no set schedule last minute changes

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Respuesta de WHSmith
1y
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoy working for your manager and that they are effective in communicating and issuing training. As for your comments around hours, we always try to make sure that these are scheduled in plenty of time for our employees. If you have any feedback around your rota we'd love for you to feedback to us and reach out.
1,0
7 mar 2026
Empleado anónimo
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Perspectiva de la empresa

Ventajas

Chance to develop prioritization, problem-solving, and “get it done” execution skills. Some team members are hardworking and collaborative, and have experience working with multiple departments and external partners. Note for Candidates Interviewing. Ask detailed questions about role scope, workload expectations, resourcing, and how priorities are set and changed. Pay attention to how communication and feedback are handled, red flags tend to surface early.

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The company is going through changes, but day-to-day support and resourcing have not kept pace. Expectations are very high, while goals and priorities are often unclear or shift frequently. The role may require covering multiple functions, such as project management, people management, and vendor coordination, without the structure or support needed to succeed. Work-life balance is a significant challenge, the workload regularly extends beyond a normal workday, making it difficult to recover and sustain performance over time. There are frequent fire drills that could be reduced with clearer planning and realistic capacity management. When issues arise, feedback can sometimes be delivered publicly, discouraging open communication and making it harder for teams to raise risks early. Professional standards can be inconsistent, and unprofessional team behaviors may be normalized, which is not acceptable in a respectful workplace.

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Respuesta de WHSmith
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your experience with WHSmith. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not consistently meet your expectations, particularly around workload, clarity of priorities, and support. As an organisation undergoing ongoing change, we recognise how important it is that teams feel well - resourced, clear on expectations, and supported in their day-to-day work. Feedback like yours helps highlight where we need to improve. We take your comments on planning, role clarity, and workload management seriously. Ensuring priorities are clearly communicated and aligned with realistic capacity is a key focus area, and we continue to work on strengthening how we plan, resource, and support delivery across teams. We also appreciate your observations regarding communication and feedback culture. Creating an environment where concerns can be raised openly, constructively, and without hesitation is essential, and we are committed to reinforcing respectful and consistent management practices across the business. On the positives you highlighted, such as the opportunity to develop problem - solving skills and the dedication of colleagues, we’re pleased that aspects of teamwork and exposure to varied responsibilities were valuable during your time here. We genuinely appreciate your perspective and wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
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