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Hamleys

4.1
based on 258 Reviews

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Company Summary

Hamleys operates in the retail toy industry, offering a vast selection of toys and aiming to create joy and memorable experiences for children globally.

Overall Rating

4.1/5
based on 258 reviews
highly rated categories
2% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Job security, Skill development, Company culture

Work Policy
Work from office
Work from office
89% employees reported
Rotational Shift
Rotational Shift
54% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
59% employees reported
No travel
No travel
51% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
28 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
17 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
Professional degree assistance
2 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
2 employees reported
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About Hamleys

Founded in1760 (265 yrs old)
India Employee Count1k-5k
Global Employee Count--
HeadquartersLondon, UnitedKingdom
Office Locations
--
Websitehamleys.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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For over 250 years Hamleys of London has been The Finest Toy Shop in the World bringing magical experiences and joy to children of all ages. Hamleys rich history began with William Hamley, a Cornishman from Bodmin, England. William Hamley dreamed of the best toy shop in the world when opening his toy shop at Holborn, London in 1760. The success of Hamleys continued over the years and in 1881 Hamleys opened on London's Regent Street. Today, Hamleys’ flag ship London store, with over 50,000 toys across 7 floors, resides at 188-196 Regent Street, London. At the end of 2013 Hamleys has 31 international stores across Europe, Middle East, India and Asia operated through franchising. With a further 9 stores in the UK and Ireland, operated by Hamleys, the number of stores is 40 worldwide.
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Hamleys Ratings

based on 258 reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5
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Category Ratings

4.2

Job security

4.0

Skill development

3.8

Company culture

3.8

Salary

3.7

Work-life balance

3.7

Work satisfaction

3.4

Promotions

Hamleys is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 258 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Hamleys
based on 242 reviews
4.1
Rated by 42 Women
Rated 4.1 for Job security and 3.9 for Company culture
4.1
Rated by 200 Men
Rated 4.2 for Job security and 4.1 for Skill development

Work Policy at Hamleys

based on 26 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
89%
Hybrid
7%
Permanent work from home
4%

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Highly Rated for
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Skill development
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Job security
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Critically Rated for
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Primary Work Policy
Work from office
89% employees reported
Hybrid
90% employees reported
Work from office
81% employees reported
Work from office
83% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
4.1
Good
rated by 42 women
3.9
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rated by 452 women
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Good
rated by 309 women
4.1
Good
rated by 147 women
Rating by Men Employees
4.1
Good
rated by 200 men
3.8
Good
rated by 757 men
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rated by 1.2k men
Job security
4.2
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Hamleys Salaries

Hamleys salaries have received with an average score of 3.8 out of 5 by 258 employees.

FUN Consultant

(110 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.4 L/yr

Store Manager

(49 salaries)
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₹6.7 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr

Supervisor

(46 salaries)
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₹2.3 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Sales Executive

(37 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.7 L/yr

Section Supervisor

(33 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Functional Consultant

(16 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Retail Store Manager

(14 salaries)
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₹6.9 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

Fashion Consultant

(14 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr

Deputy Store Manager

(11 salaries)
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Retail Sales Executive

(10 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

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Hamleys FAQs

When was Hamleys founded?
Hamleys was founded in 1760. The company has been operating for 265 years primarily in the Retail sector.
Where is the Hamleys headquarters located?
Hamleys is headquartered in London.
How many employees does Hamleys have in India?
Hamleys currently has more than 2,500+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Hamleys based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Hamleys have good work-life balance?
Hamleys has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 74% employees rated Hamleys 4 or above, while 26% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Hamleys work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Hamleys good for career growth?
Career growth at Hamleys is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 26% employees rated Hamleys 3 or below, while 74% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Hamleys promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in Hamleys?
Working at Hamleys offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for job security, skill development and company culture, based on 200+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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