Watsons Philippines
    (224 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Company size

    More than 10,000

    Primary location

    One E-com Center, Ocean Drive, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines
    Watsons is part of the Health and Beauty Store chain of A.S Watson, the largest health, beauty, cosmetics, and perfumery retailer in the world. Today, Watsons H&B Asia is the leading health and beauty chain in the continent with successful operations in 13 markets.In 2002, A.S. Watson Group joined hands with SM Prime Holdings Inc., the Philippines' leading shopping mall developer. The partnership brought about the first Watsons stores in SM Megamall and The Podium (Ortigas). Today, Watsons operates 800+ stores in the Philippines serving more than 100,000 customers per day.Watsons strives to ensure that their customers get the best value for their money through monthly promotions, special offers, and continuous consumer marketing programs. Each Watsons store houses nothing but the best brands from top manufacturers all over the world and also carries its own competitively priced, high quality private labels and brands. With more than 1000 brands ranging from medicines, cosmetics, and fragrances to personal care items and general merchandise, Watsons Your Personal Store delivers only the best health, wellness, and beauty solutions to each and every customer.

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    Reviews overview

    4.2224 ratings in total
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    92%
    Rate salary as high or average
    87%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Watsons Philippines?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Watsons Philippines offers a range of positive aspects that employees appreciate, including comprehensive benefits such as employee discounts and pay leaves, along with valuable professional development opportunities through CPD seminars and training. The company is particularly noted for its supportive work environment and the strong bonds formed between colleagues, with many describing their co-workers as a second family. Employees also value the learning opportunities provided, especially for those beginning their careers.

    However, there are some operational challenges to consider. The company faces ongoing staffing level challenges due to expansion and recruitment timelines. The work schedule structure, including limited rest days, can impact work-life balance. Additionally, workload distribution can be demanding, particularly during peak seasons and for those in supervisory positions.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Pharmacist
    Jun 2024
    Manila City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I stayed and survived four years because of my workmates.
    The good thingsMy workmates and free CPD seminars, leaves.
    The challengesUnderstaff, workloads which makes the salary was not enough and it's frustrating because you can feel that after all the responsibilities and works you've done, still not well compensated. At first I'm still happy and enjoying because I also know and do sometimes of the workloads of my workmates if necessary. But the time comes and ask myself if it's still worth it. Lastly, the backpay will take 2 months or more before you received and you need to follow up it to the offboarding team, hassle.
    5.0
    Store supervisor
    Jul 2023
    Butuan City Agusan del NorteLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great company to work
    The good thingsThey provide quality benefits to their employees and higher rate of salary
    The challengesSlow in replenishing new hires and lack of man power.
    4.0
    Sales associate/Oic
    Jun 2023
    Pasig City Metro Manila11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    its good company to work
    The good thingsopen for regularization
    The challengeslack of manpower because it's expanding
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