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

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
3.0
Jul 30, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Buildabear is a great job for people who love children. The management were, for the most part, very friendly and helpful. The company is always doing charitable events and giving back to the community.

Cons

There's no room for advancement and management was always picking favorites. I worked there during high school and quit because I had to move away for college. After graduating, I applied for a management position and never got a response. You would think that two years experience in the company and a college degree would be enough for this place, but obviously not.

4.0
Jul 23, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is a fun place to work if you love kids...They treat you with respect.

Cons

The store manager at this location, did not care if she had you work every night and weekend as long as she did not have too.

4.0
May 18, 2010

Build a Bear is a good place to work.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Build a Bear is a play to work type of environment. I like the non-pressure sales approach that is used by our company. Maxine Clark is a women who works hard and makes an excellent role model.

Cons

I am unable to take school vacation time with my children since this our busiest time of most seasons. I do not like the management structure of 1 manager 1 assistant and 2 part time key holder, I prefer a structure of 1 manager 2 assistants and 1 part time key holder.

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