Toxic HQ, Terrible Culture - Anonymous employee Crate and Barrel Employee Review

1.0
Dec 7, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people that work the hardest support each other.

Cons

Avoid working at Crate HQ or CB2 HQ at all costs. Micro-managing is the norm because management at all levels lack competency in their roles. There’s zero accountability for missed deadlines and poor planning in most departments, frequently creating urgent work for teams and requiring them to work nights, weekends, and through vacations. Crate doesn’t care about employees, unless you are a favorite of the SLT. Also, the decision-making amongst SLT is questionable, and it often feels disconnected from the actual needs and concerns of the employees. This company is so customer focused that they forgot to care about the people doing the work. Don’t even bother reporting an issue to HR. The entire department is a mess. They will act oblivious to an issue, and there are instances where employment laws seem to be overlooked or deliberately ignored, raising serious concerns about the ethical standards within the company. If you value your time, your work, and your sanity, look for a job somewhere else. If you still want to work at Crate, ask a lot of questions all the time. Put pressure on management to make ethical decisions. Get them to understand that their way of working is the worst and change is needed. Crate and Barrel HQ is a terrible place to work. Escape when you can.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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