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Straightforward Reviews

3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

57% positive business outlook

Straightforward has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Straightforward employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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27 reviews
1.0
9 Feb 2025
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Pros

Most of the employees are Gen Z, the only pro.

Cons

The company owner’s leadership is unprofessional and demoralizing. He publicly humiliates employees, avoids accountability, and, when he has personal issues with someone, he ignores them and manufactures problems until they’re exhausted and resign. His wife’s involvement has worsened conditions, enforcing weekend work without proper pay. He disregards marketing, mishandles customer complaints, and interferes with workflows he doesn’t understand. His personal preferences dictate product approvals, leading to uninspired releases. Over time, the team has become exhausted, uninspired, and unmotivated—most are just waiting for the right time to resign. He isn’t even concerned about the high turnover, believing employees are disposable and easily replaced. In reality, he has let go of one-of-a-kind creatives who could have elevated the company, but his ego got in the way. He ignores innovative ideas simply because his own concepts come from AI, yet he acts superior. To be completely honest, his wife has a better chance of bringing this company back to life—if she continues to grow as a pro-employee leader.

2.0
30 Apr 2026

Good culture, poor management

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Working with young talented creatives, and have a lot of room for growth.

Cons

1. Executives - Lack of clearly defined and communicated quarterly objectives, resulting in inconsistent direction across teams - Frequent changes in priorities and accountabilities without proper alignment or transition planning - Limited engagement with employee feedback; concerns raised by staff are often not acted upon - Insufficient accountability at the leadership level for decisions and outcomes - Blurred boundaries between personal and professional matters, affecting objectivity in decision-making - Perceived favoritism and bias, which influence opportunities, recognition, and departmental dynamics 2. Supervisors - Reports of personal bias affecting performance evaluations and termination decisions - Employee feedback, particularly expressions of dissatisfaction, may be met with negative consequences despite a stated culture of openness - Inconsistent application of performance standards across team members - Lack of clearly defined job scopes, leading to misaligned expectations and evaluation criteria 3. Human Resources - Job titles and descriptions do not consistently reflect actual roles and responsibilities, leading to misaligned expectations upon hiring - Employment offers and contracts lack sufficient detail regarding scope of work, benefits, and policies, increasing risk of misunderstandings - Limited proactive support for employee welfare; HR decisions often defer to department heads without independent assessment - Inconsistent enforcement of workplace safety and well-being policies (e.g., requiring onsite attendance during severe weather conditions) - Overall gaps in employee support, communication clarity, and policy transparency - No fangs against employee harassment 4. Work Setup - Formal contracts specify onsite work, while onboarding communications indicate availability of remote or flexible arrangements - Inconsistent implementation and enforcement of work-from-home policies - Employees who utilize remote work options may face questioning or reprimand, creating uncertainty and lack of trust - Absence of a standardized, documented policy governing work arrangements 5. Compensation - Compensation are below market benchmarks for comparable roles within the industry

5.0
5 Aug 2025

Perfect environment for growth

Recommend
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Pros

This company pushes you to grow by challenging you in meaningful ways while providing the support needed to succeed. The best part is the incredible culture and the people, who are collaborative, driven, and genuinely kind. It’s a place where you feel valued and motivated to do your best work.

Cons

The workload can be quite heavy at times, which may be overwhelming for some and lead to challenges with work-life balance. Additionally, while the benefits package is decent, it could be more competitive compared to industry standards.

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