from bad to worse - Manager Harry & David Employee Review

2.0
Oct 15, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

...do you like fruit? We grow some of what we sell (depends on the type). Thoughtful decision making is completely absent, but if you know the right buzz words and are a good marketer they'll probably like you. If you fail to deliver on your promises, just blame someone who was hired before the new executives took control and they'll believe you.

Cons

Old regime (pre-February 2010) was stuck in the mud good old boys club. Self centered and out of touch. Never seemed to understand innovation or how to modernize and grow. New regime routinely lies to rank-and-file, has no hesitation about abusing the salaried staff (though less of that makes it to the hourly employees due to fear of unionization), and seems to expect F500 caliber infrastructure from a company that has been destitute for years. All salaried staff took 4 months of pay cuts in 2009, hasn't had raises or bonuses since 2007. When disappointed, the CEO just starts firing people, whether they were the ones at fault or not.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Mar 24, 2026
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Pros

Remote! Easy to learn the job and was a quick interview process. Good support for information from supervisors

Cons

It is seasonal and the hours are based on the work demand at the time so hours are not the same day to day

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