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Build-A-Bear

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Build-A-Bear reviews

3.8

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,772 total reviews)

Sharon John

60% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

Build-A-Bear has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,772 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Build-A-Bear employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews
3.0
May 4, 2021

No

Bear builder
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working in a fun environment

Cons

Worst upper management, no hours

4.0
Apr 28, 2021

Good place

Bear builder
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fun place to work at times, getting experience with children and adults both.

Cons

Stressful at points. A lot of upselling and targets to meet.

2.0
Apr 28, 2021

Not worth it

Assistant manager
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It can be fun, depending on your attitude.

Cons

The company has taken the magic out of Build-a-bear. They care more about sales and pushing numbers than about the experience that you are selling. They also ask too much of their minimum wage employees and management alike.

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