RBW Studio LLC Reviews

4.3

80% would recommend to a friend

(31 total reviews)

Charles Brill

80% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

RBW Studio LLC has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 31 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The RBW Studio LLC employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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31 reviews
5.0
24 July 2019
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Pros

Working with RBW has been an incredible growth experience. There is a huge emphasis on innovation in product and process which is lacking at other companies of this age and size. Additionally, I have the chance to work with a group of extremely intelligent, dedicated, and enjoyable people. The company has grown rapidly since I started and it has been exciting to see my role develop and evolve with the changing landscape. Management has done a great job of fostering my growth and empowering me to develop more specialized skills within my role. There was a significant shift in culture—for the better—around the time of my start with RBW largely due to their implementation of the Director of People role. Many of the grievances of former team members have been addressed and greatly improved upon. The addition of each new team member—even whole teams— has been strategic and thoughtful based on the needs of the company and our customers. Growth possibilities with RBW are great and I would highly recommend.

Cons

As with any growing company, figuring out how to maintain transparency in communication can be a struggle, but everyone is dedicated to working towards the improvement of interdepartmental communication. Working for a younger company requires a certain level of comfort with the unknown and the ability to remain agile and flexible which is not a great fit for all personality types.

2.0
5 Dec 2018

Start up without benefits

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Smart people, good hires, great product.

Cons

Work constantly with no direction and little support; a start up without the fiscal benefits of working overtime. Everything is a fight. Communication issues are constant, not a lot of trust. Order issues are constant. High stress environment. Reprimanded for arriving 2min late even if you're working 50+ hour weeks- petty rules. People disappear- are fired or quit, with no explanation to team. Turn over is too high. No structure for forward job mobility. No skilled managers running business. Required reading for employees- books on time management, organization, and leadership...

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RBW Studio LLC Response
7y
As a fast-growing organization, we're focused on continuous improvement in all aspects of our work, including the team member experience. In 2018, we began taking strategic measures to address workplace culture and satisfaction - with notable positive changes. Our team has grown 45% while turnover has decreased by over 12%. We've introduced new roles, including Director of People to oversee team and company culture and Customer Success Representatives who provide support to all orders and the overall sales process. We're excited to move forward in 2019 with more new roles, including a Regional Sales Representative. And we've enhanced our benefits package to now include: health/dental/vision insurance; 10-15 PTO days (depending on tenure); 5 paid sick days; employee birthday as a paid day off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) with 3% company contribution; profit sharing contributions; prorated paid parental leave; pretax commuter benefit program; employee assistance program; generous discount on all RBW products; 100% company paid life insurance policy; voluntary life and disability policies; adoption assistance. Plus, a company pantry (snacks, fresh fruit, coffee, La Croix!) and a collaborative team environment that we continue to build and improve on a daily basis. We greatly appreciate both your contributions to RBW and your valuable insight. We are using your feedback to continue growing a stronger team.
5.0
26 Dec 2022
Recommend
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Pros

RBW has more than culture, they have a heart. I say that because I truly believe in its values and mission statement and everyone who works here strives to live by them. Everyone who works for RBW is genuinely happy and I believe we have one of the best teams for a manufacturing organization in the Hudson Valley. Leadership allows you to have the autonomy to grow your area business and gives you all the tools to be successful such as Investing in NetSuite our main database is very helpful, we are also all set up for being successful in our positions. Our work goes beyond lighting. We make it our business to have a positive impact on our community and our planet. Being the only lighting manufacture that is a B Corp is something everyone takes pride in.

Cons

Incentive/ pay structure is difficult to understand how to grow and what the future looks like for a new employee

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RBW Studio LLC Response
3y
Hi there! We cannot thank you enough for sharing your experience and for the kind words. As a B Corp and people-first company, we know there is always room for improvement or enhancements to use business as a force for good. Through our continued education incentives, peer to peer reviews, and continued conversations for professional development fostered within our open-door policy workplace, we’re excited to see our team succeed with RBW and beyond! Please do not hesitate to share any ideas for improvement with our People team as you continue to develop and grow with us! Warmly, People Team
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