Very rewarding, lots of great people and a very nurturing environment - Intern Crate and Barrel Employee Review

4.0
13 Oct 2011
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Pros

Lots of friendly people Great work atmosphere Good pay for an intern Lots of encouragement Management was very interested in sharing store operations

Cons

Part-time employees were not trained as in depth as the interns. Lots of managers to talk to about issues-good and bad

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1.0
11 May 2026
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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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