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      Build-A-Bear

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      Build-A-Bear reviews

      3.8

      59% would recommend to a friend

      (1,769 total reviews)

      Sharon John

      60% approve of CEO

      51% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Build-A-Bear has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,769 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
      Aug 12, 2012

      A stress-free, easy, enjoyable time

      Bear builder
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Stress-free, tasks are easy, adorable children. My managers are extremely nice. I get breaks.

      Cons

      I'm forced into doing things I'd rather not do, like carry an animal in a backpack on my back. I think it's degrading.

      3.0
      Aug 6, 2012

      The old Build-a-Bear was better.

      Assistant workshop manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Friendly co-workers and guests, fun place to work, the discounts are decent and kids think you are cool when you tell them where you work.

      Cons

      The quality of the product has declined, most of the benefits have been changed or are gone, the raises are very little if you even get one, the part time workers get very few hours so that creates a bigger turn-over rate, the amount of hours you are given to run the store is not enough on many days.

      5.0
      Jul 25, 2012

      Best place I've ever worked!

      Bear builder
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I get to make children smile, and I'm basically paid to play with stuffed animals all day. This is the only job I've ever had that I haven't gotten tired of. There's also a really good employee discout available. Basically, it's just a fun, easygoing environment. I love it there!

      Cons

      The only real downside is there aren't a lot of hours available so there is a high turnover rate.

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