Build-A-Bear reviews

3.8

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,770 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 1,770 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
4.0
Feb 5, 2013

Beary good

Recommend
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Pros

The job was fulfilling in many ways. The guests and the staff made it easy to get up and go to work.

Cons

Constantly having to watch hours employees are working because you only get hours based on actual sales. Sending employees home early when it is slow, happens way too much

3.0
Jan 28, 2013

Too much politics & drama

Recommend
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Pros

Fun product, creative environment, casual dress

Cons

Lots of big egos, harsh attitudes. Lack of respect.

5.0
Dec 27, 2012

Great Company

Recommend
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Pros

great culture, friendly, communication is excellent

Cons

Very little room for advancement past Assitant Manager, there are not a lot of stores and the company is so great that no one ever wants to leave.

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