Get in and get out while you are alive and have furnished your home! - Sales Associate Crate and Barrel Employee Review

1.0
Aug 24, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Discount for furniture and housewares.

Cons

Lack of diversity in upper management - all white women who wear plaid and shop at Banana Republic and Gap with 2.3 children. The expectation is that you work 50+ hours and never have a weekend off unless you suck up to the right manager. It is a typical retail hell job that used to be fun and interesting and now it is about the almight dollar!

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Cons

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1.0
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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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