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GreenWorks Tools

Is this your company?

Not worth it, you can do better. - Director GreenWorks Tools Employee Review

1.0
7 Jan 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Cool product and some truly nice people.

Cons

There are so very many cons, but they all stem from the CEO/owner and the toxic culture he promotes. All workers from the factory floor in China to his executive teams in US and EU are all treated like cogs in his machine not deserving of human respect. Absolutely everyone lives in fear of him. One minute he is in a great mood high-fiving everyone. Minutes later he is screaming at you for a perceived failure in front of a huge crowd of your colleagues. Workers are expected to devote themselves 100% to the company with little to no regard for their personal lives. I had to cancel more vacations than I can remember, including those associated with national holidays. Expect regular early morning/late night meetings with your colleagues in China, often with no other purpose then to "prove" you are working closely with them. It is a toxic and abusive environment. You can do better.

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5.0
28 Dec 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Focus on sustainability and eco-friendly products. - Excellent teamwork, positive and supportive culture. - Clean, well-maintained facilities. - The dynamic pace keeps the work engaging. - Great benefits, including 401k, health insurance, and PTO.

Cons

No. There's plenty of support and opportunities here.

1.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are many talented and hardworking employees throughout the organization. There were many opportunities to work on large-scale projects with significant visibility and business impact. The company provides exposure to a wide range of functions and challenges that can help employees develop professionally.

Cons

Project scope and priorities frequently changed after work had already begun, often resulting in revised timelines, rework, and shifting expectations. In many cases, significant changes to deliverables were presented as part of the original project requirements despite documented project intake processes. Decision-making was often reactive rather than strategic. Initiatives were launched without clearly defined success metrics or measurable objectives, making it difficult to evaluate effectiveness and align efforts with broader business goals. Accountability standards appeared inconsistent across teams and individuals. Operational missteps were rarely addressed through formal post-mortems or corrective action processes, which limited opportunities for organizational learning and continuous improvement. Subject matter experts were not consistently included in decisions affecting their areas of expertise. Creative, marketing, and production decisions were frequently influenced by individuals outside those disciplines, resulting in unnecessary inefficiencies and reduced autonomy for experienced professionals. Employees who value clear communication, strategic planning, accountability, and expertise-driven decision making may find the organizational culture challenging.

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