NOT Crate - Sales Associate Crate and Barrel Employee Review

1.0
16 Jun 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

discount on products, starts immediately location to subway work various areas

Cons

on your feet for hours low pay no encouragement or praise for work well done extremely cliquey despite working very hard and getting amazing comments from customers constantly, i received virtually nil encouragement from management. there is no point in working hard there, except for your own satisfaction as it goes unrecognized. so don't bother. there are so many managers, it is hard to keep track. most of them walk around at the beginning of the shift then hide, in their office. and unless you are a part of their 'in' group, they pretty much give you a scowl all day long. depressing. they harp on - meeting their store targets, but there isn't any benefit for you helping to reach it. it is a mc job - only if you are desperate.

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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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