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Johnson Outdoors

Is this your company?

Great in so many ways...but not all. - Manager Johnson Outdoors Employee Review

4.0
19 Aug 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay. They really take care of their employees and promote a decent work/life balance. Also, working in the outdoor industry is a blast.

Cons

One common problem is that it is they very rarely promote people into upper-management from within. It seems like they alwasy hire Director level people, and above, from outside the company. So once people are at a manager level, they often leave after a period b/c they know they aren't moving up. Also, they recently have been consolidating leadership in Racine, so what you end up having is people who are in charge of a division, but spend very little time at the location they are in charge of and don't have a clear view of the capabilities and challenges of that team. Finally, generally speaking, the culture is great but there are exceptions. I never experienced this personally, but there was one Director in my division that was agressive and very innappropriate with several employees that reported to him. I know that he was reported to HR but, for whatever reason nothing ever happened. While most of those employees all eventually moved on, that Director is still there.

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5.0
5 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I wanted to take a moment to share a reflection about my experience working at Johnson Outdoors. I currently work at the company and have genuinely enjoyed being part of an organization that strives to operate with strong values and a people-centered culture. Throughout my time here, I have seen many examples of the company supporting employees not only professionally but also during deeply personal moments. One experience that will always stay with me was when my sister was hospitalized. The company sent flowers directly to our hospital room, which meant so much to my family and me during such a difficult time. Later, when she passed away, the company supported me by allowing me the flexibility and time I needed to travel to Africa to bury my sister and be with my family. That level of compassion and understanding is something I will always remember. I also had the privilege of working for an exceptional manager for seven years who embodied the kind of leadership that truly empowers people—supportive, respectful, and committed to helping his team grow. That experience had a lasting impact on my professional development and made my time at the company especially meaningful. Johnson Outdoors has a strong mission, talented employees, and many people who genuinely care about the work they do and about one another. While leadership styles can vary across different parts of the organization, I believe the company’s core values provide a strong foundation for continued growth and improvement. Overall, I am grateful for many of the experiences I have had here and for the support the company has shown me during important moments in my life.

Cons

Some new hires in management do no embody the company's values

4.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work for flexible schedule and culture

Cons

Project are long and disorganized. Constantly missing deadlines.

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