Lack of protection to employees - Bookseller Foyles Employee Review

2.0
12 Oct 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you love books and other like-minded readers!

Cons

We had several quite dangerous incidents, once where my personal effects were stolen and also being confronted with dangerous individuals. There was a lack of follow up or care from the higher up - they made no changes after these incidents. We were constantly left on our own with no backup on the floor.

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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.

5.0
8 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lovely place to work with lovely staff

Cons

On your feet however they do give additional breaks

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