Don’t waste your time here - Anonymous employee Crate and Barrel Employee Review

1.0
Apr 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The majority of the associates are limd people who unfortunately get taken advantage of and are under paid. The only reason anyone would stay in this horrible company is the great people who work in housewares, BOH, and Designers.

Cons

Incredibly high turnover because management is awful. Miserable “leaders” who operate with constant mistrust, micromanagement, and unprofessional attitudes. Most of them have little to no real experience or training and it shows. It honestly feels like they’re cosplaying management and have no idea what they’re doing. The environment feels more like high school than a professional workplace, with poor communication, cliques, and unnecessary tension. Communication is terrible, expectations are unclear, and the constant micromanagement and microaggressions make the environment exhausting. Also Dishonest and unfair pay I genuinely can’t imagine anyone staying here longer than a year without completely burning out.

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Pros

Flexible, nice people, supportive managers

Cons

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1.0
May 11, 2026
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Pros

The office had a good coffee machine, which employees appreciated. The cafeteria staff member was friendly and welcoming, which made the environment feel a little more positive. Opportunity to observe how long-established corporate operations function.

Cons

Management style felt very micromanaged. The management in the IT appeared heavily focused on older management methods rather than collaborative leadership. Favoritism was noticeable among certain employees and teams. Contract workers were treated differently from full-time employees, including exclusion from social events, food gatherings, and team activities. The IT teams often seemed disconnected and unwilling to support or train others properly. Communication issues were common, including employees talking negatively about coworkers behind their backs. Training and onboarding lacked structure and consistency. The workplace often felt disorganized, with unclear processes and coordination problems.

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