Crate and Barrel: The Dynasty that will soon end... - Anonymous employee Crate and Barrel Employee Review

3.0
Jun 24, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

When it comes to scheduling, they are pretty flexible with your needs. The training is pretty good.

Cons

Beware of certain positions because you are required to do evening (close) shifts at all times. And of course the don't tell you this during the interview process. Don't even think about confiding in a manager, because soon the whole store will know your business. Employee confidentiality is something unheard of at Crate and Barrel. The positions that require the most difficult back breaking work are paid very little and be prepared to do your job as well as everyone else's without a pay increase. People who have no knowledge of the product, who aren't even street smart with an ounce of common sense recieve outrageous promotions. Expect to know what type of protection you will be getting based on your own compextion...(yes, this isn't a typo). At Crate and barrel, the MANAGERS are always right. They are very afraid and wary of Unions, only because of the shady practices that goes down behind the curtains.

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Cons

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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.

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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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