Management unquaified and does not follow established protocol - Furniture Sales Crate and Barrel Employee Review

2.0
Jan 31, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Beautiful store great light. Good location.

Cons

To be promoted must be part of the "in crowd". The lower management do not even follow the established rules and protocol. They do what they feel is fair even though it may be against the rules They do not have good management skills nor do they educate themselves in management styles.

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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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