Does Hobbs pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hobbs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hobbs. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hobbs?

72% of Hobbs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hobbs 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hobbs?

Style Advisor (31) , Sales Associate (25) , Sales Advisor (18) , Sales Assistant (18) , Supervisor (16) , Store Manager (12) , Manager (8) , Buying Administrative Assistant (5) , Sales (5) , Team Leader (5) , Assistant Manager (4) , Part-time Sales Advisor (4) , Assistant Merchandiser (2) , Deputy Manager (2) , Garment Technical Admin Assistant (2)

What are the pros of working at Hobbs according to real employee reviews?

"Good quality clothes and great team" ((in 17 reviews)); "Friendly staff and some lovely customers" ((in 14 reviews)); "Some great people in the company and a sense of community within the office" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 4 reviews)); "The culture at hobbs is to be friendly and welcoming." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hobbs according to real employee reviews?

"Management not great but okay" ((in 17 reviews)); "Low pay and hours most time" ((in 9 reviews)); "Salary is low." ((in 9 reviews)); "Lack of training" ((in 7 reviews)); "There was one occasion during my first couple months where my manager was away and her manger essentially expected me to fill in for her even though i had no clue what was expected of me and nothing was told to me either." ((in 6 reviews))

Hobbs Reviews

3.6

72% would recommend to a friend

(259 total reviews)

Justin Hampshire

81% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (259 reviews)

Hobbs has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 259 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hobbs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

259 reviews

5.0

8 Apr 2026

good team but understaffed

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great staff and friendly work environment. The workload is generally manageable and not too stressful most days.

Cons

The workplace is understaffed on some days, which can make shifts more difficult and increase pressure on employees.

Hobbs Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback whilst here with us at Hobbs. We’re really pleased to hear that you enjoyed working with the team and found the environment friendly, with a workload that was generally manageable. Creating a supportive and positive workplace is something we value highly, so it’s encouraging to hear this reflected in your experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding staffing levels on certain days. We recognise the impact this can have on our teams and continue to review this help ensure workloads remain fair and manageable. Thank you again for your honest feedback, and we wish you all the best in your next role.

4.0

5 May 2024

Feedback

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good place to work, focus only on customer service

Cons

Nothing as such. Its a good place to work

Hobbs Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed the customer service element of the Style Advisor role with us in Dublin. We wish you all the best in your future career. Thank you, The Talent Acquisition Team at Hobbs

4.0

28 Nov 2023

Great place to work

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very friendly staff, good working environment

Cons

I didn’t experience any cons

Hobbs Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed the staff and working environment. Thank you for your continued commitment and hard work at Hobbs. We wish you ongoing success during your career with us. Thank you, The Talent Acquisition Team at Hobbs

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