Still working at CB2 and want to GTFO! - Sales Associate Crate and Barrel Employee Review

2.0
6 May 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great products - I genuinely like my co-workers. - I like what the CB2 brand is "supposed" to be about.

Cons

- The management is absolutely ridiculous. - Management overlooks achievements and exaggerates mistakes. - Management will always side with the customer and not the employee. - Extreme micro-management. - Promotion is not based on merit, but on favoritism. - Shady pay. - Pointless and laughable 13 cent raises. - Very high expectations for very little pay. - Waste of money on marketing schemes, instead of funneling back into stores to benefit employees.

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1.0
11 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The office had a good coffee machine, which employees appreciated. The cafeteria staff member was friendly and welcoming, which made the environment feel a little more positive. Opportunity to observe how long-established corporate operations function.

Cons

Management style felt very micromanaged. The management in the IT appeared heavily focused on older management methods rather than collaborative leadership. Favoritism was noticeable among certain employees and teams. Contract workers were treated differently from full-time employees, including exclusion from social events, food gatherings, and team activities. The IT teams often seemed disconnected and unwilling to support or train others properly. Communication issues were common, including employees talking negatively about coworkers behind their backs. Training and onboarding lacked structure and consistency. The workplace often felt disorganized, with unclear processes and coordination problems.

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