Good place for part-time work - Part Time Sales Associate - Seasonal Crate and Barrel Employee Review

4.0
24 Jan 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Very good management in the store. The co-workers were helpful and friendly, even though I was hired only for the Christmas season (Dec 11 - Jan 12). Good quality merchandise, clean and well organized sales floor, nice employee discount. Less stressful and competitive than other retail jobs I've had, because there is no commission.

Cons

The usual things that are common to retail. The job is very physical. The hours can be long. The pay is lower than other industries.

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1.0
11 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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