The company has been going down hill since we were bought by Steve Madden a few years ago. Morale is at an all-time low. Middle management micromanages their employees, and upper management is so out of touch, they would be hard pressed to tell you what any employee's role actually is. Rounds of lay-offs further decreased morale, nobody feels their job is safe, and raises aren't nearly as good as they used to be. They barely keep up with inflation.