Aesop
    (7 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Health & Beauty Retail

    Company size

    11-50

    Primary location

    Pavilion KL Shopping Mall, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 KL
    For over 35 years, Aesop has carefully cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment in which our employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations.Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficaciousingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.We aim to strike the right balance between people, planet and profit, actively reducing our footprint on the planet that generously sustains us. So far, this journey has led us to become a certified B Corp. We are committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive society.

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    Reviews overview

    2.77 ratings in total
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    Rate salary as high or average
    29%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Aesop?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Aesop appreciate the good work-life balance with a 5-day work week and ability to claim hours, as well as the generous benefits including annual leave and competitive salaries. The working environment is often described as warm, loving, and respectful.

    However, there are some potential areas for improvement mentioned, such as issues with management including micromanaging, poor hiring decisions, and not listening to staff feedback. Additionally, some reviews note high expectations around skincare knowledge and customer service, which may be challenging for certain employees. One review also mentions high staff turnover, which could be a concern.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Senior Advisor
    Nov 2024
    Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    6 years experience with Aesop, seeing management changing time to time, from awesome to nowadays which no longer a unique brand and outstanding working philosophy, after taken by Loreal.
    The good thingsEverything while back to the old times, which 2017 and before
    The challengesNothing challenges while in love with the company and the brand in their best time.
    1.0
    Retail consultant
    Oct 2023
    Kuala LumpurLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Horrible working here.
    The good thingsThe average salary includes 2 days off.
    The challengesUnderstanding of skin care. They push you to the limit and downgrade when people lack knowledge about skin care. Not everyone has the ability to learn quickly. The team is not polite. Not good.
    2.0
    Beauty consultant
    Feb 2023
    Kuala Lumpur3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Unable to achieve Target
    The good thingsWork-life balance, 5 days work and 2 days off. Flexible schedule and can claim hour
    The challengesEverything, company is controlling and manipulative . High staff turnover with crazy managers, low quality staff.
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