Great environment - Store Associate North Beach Employee Review

Some staff were genuinely friendly.

- You’re expected to be a cookie-cutter employee with no voice. If you ask questions, show initiative, or express concerns, you risk “rubbing management the wrong way”. - Dave Prior, the regional, handles feedback and staff communication extremely poorly. Concerns he claimed were “ongoing” were never communicated once during my time there. - Termination was handled in a way that felt abrupt, avoidable, and unprofessional. I was taken outside at the end of my shift, sat on the side of a curb with no warning and no option for a support person. - Zero real coaching or development despite being told the role would be supportive and growth-focused. - Expectations are unclear, constantly shifting, and never explained directly to staff. - Leadership culture relies on assumptions instead of communication, and it creates a tense environment where staff feel scared to speak up. - What you’re promised in the interview does not match the reality once you start.

Provides decent training for those entering the work-force or retail industry.

I worked at North Beach as a casual team member for a brief period during the summer of 2023. While I was initially excited to join the team and appreciated the opportunity, my experience was unfortunately cut short due to an uncomfortable and disappointing situation involving store management. I had purchased and worn a dress from the store, following management’s encouragement to wear in-store merchandise while on shift. However, I was met with inappropriate and judgmental comments from management regarding my appearance in the dress—comments that felt unnecessarily personal, unprofessional, and made me uncomfortable in the workplace. As a result, I chose to leave the position early. While some team members were friendly and the retail environment had potential, the lack of professionalism and respect from leadership made it a negative experience overall. I hope the company takes feedback like this seriously and works toward fostering a more supportive and respectful workplace culture in the future.