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B&H Photo Video

Is this your company?

Way behind the times. - Anonymous employee B&H Photo Video Employee Review

3.0
May 31, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great work/life balance: nobody works past 6pm, summer Fridays year round and a good chunk of Jewish holidays (but if you are hourly you are not paid for them unless you use your PTO, not cool) - Great job security, they avoid firing unless you are really bad at your job. - Depending on your team - nice and friendly colleagues, often very good knowledge base. My manager is supportive and within my team I feel trusted and valued. - Store discounts.

Cons

- No career growth unless you actively fight for it, no mentorship or desire to learn. - Often a feeling of distrust from higher management: all employees must clock in and out every day, even if you are salaried, an illogical, distrusting and antiquated habit. - Cracking down on WFH even though pandemic WFH exceeded expectations and the company did extremely well. Lost a huge number of valuable and incredibly talented employees to this and haven't fully recovered but still insisting. - Salaries are below market average - The office computers are hampered by strict and prohibitive filtering software, no wifi to laptops, extreme security both in office and working remotely, so much so that your productivity is affected. - Women are scrutinized for dress code, feeling watched and judged all the time. - Office facilities are old and depressing. - Diversity depending on the team and floor but generally very white and Jewish.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Dec 11, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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