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      Build-A-Bear

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      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

      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 1,771 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
      Jul 27, 2014

      There's a Reason they're ranked 1 of the top 100 best companies to work for

      Bear builder
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -If your an aspiring performer or hope to work for Disneyland one day, this is your job. -Kind of like a retail job but not nearly as hard because the clothes are tiny. -Managers are friendly, understanding, and strive to make the company fun to work for while being productive -Dress up days when new stuffed animals are released! -Employees are accepting of all lifestyles -Nothing makes your day more than seeing how happy the kids are to be walking out with a build a bear. -If your a manager the company listens to your concerns and suggestions!

      Cons

      -minimum wage -you always have to be energetic

      4.0
      Jul 15, 2014

      Good if you're under 21 years old

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      For the retail world, Build-a-Bear really treats their employees well. They always have treats, food, and gifts for you during the holidays. It's a great job for a high school or college student.

      Cons

      Tiring job, especially during the Xmas season. You do a lot more work than the average retail employee but barely get paid above minimum wage. If you don't like kids or have a problem being "on" all the time, it's not the place for you. They constantly push you sell more add-ons for the bear, and it's hard not to laugh about how ridiculous the product is sometimes.

      5.0
      Jul 11, 2014

      Best job ever

      Bear builder
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Managers were friendly and weren't over baring. The bearisms were always fun and you really did get to bring a smile to every guest's face. There was always an opportunity to move up in the company.

      Cons

      Not a lot of hours per week were given.

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