Independent Stylist - Anonymous employee CAbi Employee Review

4.0
4 Dec 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Wonderful product; great management; great training; collaborative culture; heart of cabi foundation; quality women; good business model.

Cons

Management only wants to hear positives -- negatives are frowned upon and turned around to make the stylists feel guilty for expressing them. Truth is - the constructive criticism will help the company to improve further. It is a bit of a sorority -- with different rules for members of the "inner circle." They need consistency. Cabi doesn't reward their middle tiered stylists enough -- even though they are the bulk of the stylists. Top selling stylists should be rewarded with more incentives. They ask their top performers to be part of a "leadership team" -- asking them to do a LOT for the company -- for FREE! No financial compensation for hours and hours of work. It didn't make me want to achieve that level of success - for fear I would be pressured/guilted into working more for free! These obstacles are preventing the company from growing - and growth is what they are desperately seeking.

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5.0
20 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The staff was very supportive, the pay was fair for my age, and there were perks such as great discounts on clothes and getting to go to the Cabi house parties to see the new collections

Cons

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1.0
3 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Culture used to be good. People used to be good.

Cons

1. Very few individuals hold decision-making power, which limits growth and prevents others from progressing. 2. When one team member advances while others remain at the same salary and title despite similar contributions, it creates a biased and unfair environment. 3. Employees are expected to work hard without clear career growth or advancement opportunities. 4. Compensation is below market standards compared to similar roles in other companies. 5. Senior management appears to prioritize personal financial gain by favoring preferred contractors, particularly within IT. 6. Managers treat employees differently based on race, which is deeply concerning and unacceptable. Overall, the company feels unstable, with leadership focused on personal gain rather than long-term sustainability. Prospective employees should be cautious before joining.

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