Build-A-Bear reviews

3.8

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,771 total reviews)

Sharon John

60% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Build-A-Bear has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,771 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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2K reviews
5.0
Sep 5, 2014

Best There Is...

Recommend
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Pros

Hands down the best training and work environment available.

Cons

Needed more hours. Promotions from within the company (to management) provide minimal pay increase.

4.0
Aug 31, 2014

Great First Job

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Extremely fun atmosphere, the kids are usually very happy to be there, none of the tasks are particularly difficult. Have heard benefits are available to store associates on a need-basis, great employee discount

Cons

*Very dependent on the store, this is for Friendswood, TX location in Baybrook Mall* Can be difficult to move up Seasonal Staff usually under-trained, putting pressure on other employees Not enough registers/stuffers for the traffic that goes through High volume store - need to be able to keep up under pressure If you perform well, you'll get scheduled on busier days more often Compensation low for amount of work expected

5.0
Aug 19, 2014

Bearrrrriffic

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place to work! Truly where best friends are made! Love my Job!

Cons

No cons! Its a great place to work, upper management is pawsome!

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