Super Creative and Hyper Political - Anonymous employee RH Employee Review

3.0
2 Dec 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Company is lead by creative people. Very little tolerance for bureaucracy. Low resistance to change. Mid-level leaders have a real desire to do their best.

Cons

The most political place I have ever worked. There is a laudable push for collaboration and partnership, but you have to be really careful. There are several senior leaders who will throw you under the bus in a second if it would advance their career a millimeter. In certain departments, leadership expect their people to sacrifice their entire lives for the company. There is no concern for or consideration of family, faith, avocation or any of the other things that make employees whole people instead of work obsessed weirdos.

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Pros

Experience working for on of the leading innovators in the design industry.

Cons

The scheduling department being in a regular call center and not the gallery

4.0
20 Feb 2026
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Pros

One of the strongest aspects of this role is the autonomy. I’m trusted to make decisions that genuinely support the customer experience without constant approval from leadership. If I believe an exchange plus a $250 gift card is the right solution to preserve a relationship, I’m empowered to do that. That level of trust creates confidence and allows us to move quickly when issues arise. Leadership is accessible when needed, especially in escalated situations. I’ve never felt left alone to manage something beyond my scope. There is also regular voluntary overtime available, which is a plus for those looking to increase their hours. For someone transitioning from another industry, the environment feels more structured and brand-focused, which has been refreshing

Cons

The clientele can be challenging. Some customers assume that spending thousands of dollars entitles them to treat frontline employees disrespectfully, even when those employees had no involvement in the original issue. It can also be frustrating to hold a boundary with a customer, only to see it reversed after escalation. While I understand the desire to preserve relationships, it can unintentionally undermine employee confidence and consistency in standards. Because RH carries so many collections and product variations, the learning curve is steep. Customers often expect immediate, detailed product knowledge, which takes time to develop.

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