Great if you’re desperate for a job - Anonymous employee Boats Group Employee Review

1.0
1 Sept 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Nice building and that’s pretty much it

Cons

Your reporting line is racist and sexist.Don’t get me wrong since you can be promoted as a woman on the grounds that somebody fancies you or you’re openly offering your body to get a job you have zero qualifications to do.If you dare raising an issue about a lazy colleague,you’ll be met with:If you don’t stop,I’ll report you to higher management.If you’re ready to commit to such a toxic culture then this is the right place for you.The people whose job is to sell sit behind their laptops all day long not calling one customer or potential prospect and leave the hard work to their PA’s (sorry I meant Account managers) to earn their high commissions while the AM’s get barely anything.Any ‘people issue’ will be dealt slowly by the department in charge thus leaving a bad atmosphere in the building lingering. Managers don’t know how to manage and have mastered the art of gaslighting.It’s never their fault,it’s yours.You’ll also find out that a male colleague earns more than you even if he has less education because he’s white and so on.Of course you can ask the same salary but you’ll receive only a laugh as an answer to your request.If you’re one of the lads then all good and you can be promoted (to the Boys Club).The Big Cheese is only here to ensure that the next sale to yet another investment fund is making the shareholders money.They don’t care about the product they sell,it’s being far from being the best on the market and the membership prices have become beyond ridiculous.If you’re not a friend of the management then be careful because you’ll be asked to go into a little room and you’ll never return to the nice building again. The pay is below market and regardless of your education you’ll earn the same unless you know how to play the game.When the first investment fund bought BG,they got rid of the obvious i.e people paid to do nothing and not generating any revenue but a lot still needs to be done by the new investors to see through all the lies.In a nutshell don’t waste your time even if you have urgent bills to pay.

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Pros

Great culture, very collaborative and ownership centric.

Cons

Career growth is more difficult as a result of the thin hierarchy.

5.0
23 Jun 2025
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Pros

After 20 years with Boats Group, I can honestly say this company has been an incredibly rewarding place to build a career. The longevity of my tenure is a testament to the culture, leadership, and impactful work that continues to inspire me. People-first culture: From day one, Boats Group made it clear that people come first. The leadership team truly values its employees and consistently invests in our personal and professional growth. I've always felt supported and encouraged to stretch into new roles and challenges. Commitment to innovation: The company has evolved tremendously over two decades, always adapting and staying ahead of industry trends. From embracing new technologies, shifting to remote/hybrid work models, and developing innovative tools for the boating industry, Boats Group has stayed ahead of what is needed to make its employees and customers successful. Strong leadership with vision: Each phase of the company's growth has been guided by thoughtful, transparent leadership. Even in times of change, the executive team communicates openly and keeps employees aligned and motivated. Collaborative and inclusive environment: I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the brightest and kindest colleagues. Collaboration and mutual respect are the norm here. Knowing that our work contributes to the joy and lifestyle of boating enthusiasts is deeply rewarding.

Cons

No company is perfect - there have been growing pains through acquisitions and organizational changes over the years. But these shifts have almost always led to better structures, improved strategy, and stronger performance.

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