Do not recommend - Bookseller Foyles Employee Review

2.0
8 Dec 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Working with like minded people and books

Cons

Unsocial hours, zero flexibility (although you are asked to be flexible yourself about your rota, tasks, etc…), very low pay (not a pay rise other than legally required ones in 3 years, very little holidays, toxic culture, very little women promoted

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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
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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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