Times Bookstores
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Specialty Retail

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    1 New Industrial Road Singapore
    Our e-commerce brand, GoGuru is owned and operated by Times Experience. GoGuru’s mission is to empower parents with children aged 3 to 12 to make informed choices for their learning and development. We aim to be a trusted source of meaningful and relevant information on parenting in the modern age.GoGuru offers engaging content on 21st century parenting and education, positive values, tips and trends. From expert advice and insightful interviews to ideas for fun family activities, we want to be Singapore’s premier online resource for parents.Our online store carries a carefully selected range of products, from books and magazines to stationery and accessories, to accompany parents and children on their learning journey together.Besides GoGuru, Times Experience also has an events arm that organises activities centred on ways to enhance a child’s learning experience. Through on-ground engagements, we deliver fun, enriching programmes and partnered content that will ignite our young learners’ interest, inspire them to think out of the box and be innovative when applying that knowledge beyond the classroom environment.

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    Reviews overview

    3.45 ratings in total
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    80%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Times Bookstores?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Times Bookstores appreciate the helpful and caring colleagues, as well as the opportunities for growth and taking on additional responsibilities over time. The company offers good benefits such as discounts, healthcare subsidies, and staff appreciation events.

    However, there are some potential challenges noted, such as issues with certain managers due to factors like office politics or managers lacking appropriate experience. Additionally, a few reviewers felt the pay could be higher, with low salary increments. There are also high workload expectations in some roles, such as detailed reporting requirements or being a roving trainer while waiting for a permanent position.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Customer service associate
    Oct 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good environment, great first job experience
    The good thingsHelpful and fun colleagues. After awhile I was given some sections to take care of and was given opportunities to choose and order titles for my sections. This job is good for students who are waiting for school after O levels or waiting for army.
    The challengesI worked with a superior that was full of office politics. Ignoring her, working with everyone else was pleasant. The pay was very low when I worked there with no increment.
    5.0
    recovery officer
    Jul 2017
    Biggest group of companies
    The good thingsGood transparency
    The challengesNo
    4.0
    IT Trainer
    Nov 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Sum up regarding my experience
    The good things- Caring manager - Job training termly - Yearly increment - Motivational testimonial claim - DIscounts in Times bookstore - Corporate mobile phone discount - Staff Appreciation Day
    The challenges- Low increment - Detailed monthly report - Sometimes if you are not so lucky, the schools that you are posted to can be quite a challenge - When you are waiting for a confirmed school, you have to be a roving trainer - Only contract positions available
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