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B&H Photo Video reviews

2.8

25% would recommend to a friend

(364 total reviews)

Sam Goldstein

24% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

B&H Photo Video has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 364 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The B&H Photo Video employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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364 reviews
3.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent coworkers with a good sense of camaraderie. Long breaks due to mandated Jewish holidays. Small benefits for discounted store purchases and occasional free lunches. Layoffs are virtually unheard of.

Cons

Abysmal flexibility and work/life balance. Unremarkable compensation. Utterly incompetent leadership from the very top to middle management. Convoluted and unclear team structure. No clear path to career growth. Religious and gender discrimination and nepotism. Suspicious and childlike treatment of all employees. Inadequate time off policies (no sick days or personal days, only 3 weeks of PTO a year). Absolute disdain for any remote work. Many Hasidic employees display poor interpersonal skills and struggle to communicate politely in English. Conflicting and nonsensical messaging from leadership. A tendency to punish every employee for the misdeeds of individuals, rather than allowing managers to manage.

2.0
Dec 11, 2025

Avoid working in the Content Departments!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

• Talented, hard-working colleagues who genuinely care about delivering quality results. • The company has strong brand recognition and a long history in the photo/video industry. • Opportunities to take ownership of complex projects and develop cross-functional skills.

Cons

Across my time with the company, I experienced several leadership and communication challenges that affected team morale, clarity, and psychological safety: • Unclear expectations and inconsistent communication: Project success criteria and performance expectations were often not clearly defined, leading to misalignment, rework, and uncertainty about priorities. • Feedback lacked structure and consistency: Performance feedback was irregular and frequently non-constructive. When guidance was given, it tended to be broad criticism rather than actionable steps for improvement. • Difficulty obtaining clarification when needed: Team members often struggled to receive timely clarification on responsibilities or project direction, making it harder to understand the full scope of their roles. • Discouraged escalation and limited support: At times, employees felt discouraged from bringing concerns to HR or other support channels, creating an environment where individuals hesitated to seek fair resolution. • Meetings used in ways that increased stress: Meetings were sometimes scheduled under one expectation but then used to discuss unrelated issues or deliver prolonged criticism, contributing to anxiety and reduced trust. • Perceived inconsistency in how opportunities and scrutiny were applied: Certain employees appeared to receive preferential treatment while others faced harsher scrutiny without transparent justification. This imbalance affected morale and trust in leadership.

1.0
Jul 16, 2025

No

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

White Jewish men treated great

Cons

everyone else is not treated well

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