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B&H Photo Video

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3.0
Feb 7, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Very good work/life balance and separation. You get half days on Fridays, and weekend work is never expected of you for religious reasons. Pay itself is reasonable, but is hourly for most employees. You also get a lot of time off for Jewish holidays, some of which are paid.

Cons

B&H is generally respectful of all backgrounds, but their own religious ties hold the company back, and create weird restrictions on the type of content they're willing to publish. Articles, photos, and videos that have to do with weddings or fashion need to be free of cleavage, legs, or even shoulders. They don't care if men are in the photos though, and this just makes it difficult to cover these very common topics in photography. There isn't a lot of room for advancement, and the various managers and executives all seem to be competing for equal attention, so nothing ever changes. While the pay is pretty good, most of the employees are technically on an hourly schedule. You can get paid for overtime at least. The holiday time off is very nice, but the trade off is that you are given all your sick and paid time off in one lump sum, every six months. This sounds like a good thing, but if you want to get paid during some of those holidays (that you HAVE TO take off), you have to use your own PTO.

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Cons

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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.

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