Toxic work environment + ineffective HR - Senior Bookseller Foyles Employee Review

1.0
27 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

books? but at what cost?

Cons

Toxic work environment with inexperienced management and an ineffective HR. Work-life balance and basic duty of care are ignored. On top of that, there is clear favoritism, with some staff protected through personal connections while others are unfairly pushed out. Many employees are treated poorly, leading to stress, anxiety, and low morale. One of the worst workplaces I’ve experienced.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
22 Jan 2025
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Pros

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Cons

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