Employees appreciate the company culture at Aquila Shoes, noting a positive and supportive environment in both head office and stores. Colleagues are friendly and supportive, with many forming lasting friendships. The work/life balance is good, offering flexibility and a relaxed work environment that is rare in retail. There are opportunities for career development in this evolving business, and compensation and staff discounts are competitive compared to other companies in the sector.
However, there are some potential challenges, such as management structure and organisation being inconsistent at times, and formal training programmes being limited with a more traditional approach to on-the-job learning. Meeting sales targets can be challenging in this performance-driven retail environment, and some employees find that working across multiple channels makes it difficult to focus on one specific area.