Manipulative, Lack of Common Sense...Only the Young Survive - Anonymous employee Anheuser-Busch Employee Review

1.0
May 5, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Casual work environment, little accountability, free beer once a month.

Cons

All while preaching "One team, one dream", they will deceive and manipulate. I know of several people who were pushed out of their job or gotten rid of in "creative" ways. They will do what they can so former employees cannot collect unemployment. They care only about the budget, but not with a common sense frugality. They will take away the water coolers, but spend money on decorations for the office. They will deny sales reps, signage and POS for their accounts to have in-house posters printed for the meeting room. They hire young, unqualified managers, passing over qualified people who have been with the company for years. They falsify timecards so they don't have to pay OT. It's their way or the highway. When they take over a distributor they change everything, but not for the better. They make everything more complicated and expensive. Our water to the building has been shut off (think no flushing toilets, not water to wash hands), the phones were nearly shut off, the driver's had to get fuel from a much more expensive supplier because they refuse to pay their bills before 120 days. They no longer credit accounts when beer is not delivered or there is breakage - they literally say "it's their word against ours". We have lost many accounts because of this one policy alone. There is no concern for the customer any longer. It's almost as if they do not understand they must actually SEEL beer in order to make money, and in order to make money you need customers/accounts. It has a very foreign feel to it...including important documents that are written with an obvious poor understanding of English.

Explore other reviews about Anheuser-Busch

5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and fun culture

Cons

Work life balance, weekend work

avatar
Anheuser-Busch Response
7h
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing our benefits and culture. We’re proud to foster an environment where colleagues can build meaningful careers and enjoy working together. We also appreciate your comments regarding work-life balance and weekend work. While certain roles may require schedules that extend beyond traditional business hours, we recognize the importance of balance and are continually looking for ways to support our employees while meeting the needs of our business. Thank you for being part of the Anheuser-Busch team.
3.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits, Great Coworkers, Cafe at HQ

Cons

Position was eliminated following 10 years of dedicated service, with no transition placement or internal employment opportunities provided. I also don't believe the company knows or understands it's own culture.

avatar
Anheuser-Busch Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for your 10 years of dedication and contributions to AB. We’re glad to hear you valued the benefits, coworkers, and environment during your time with us. At the same time, we recognize that transitions like position eliminations can be incredibly difficult, and we regret that your experience left you feeling unsupported. Feedback like yours is important and helps us continue evaluating how we support employees through organizational changes while strengthening our culture and retention of top talent. We sincerely appreciate the impact you made during your time at AB and wish you success in your next chapter.
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All