Allocation Analyst - 3+ years, leaving soon but happy with the experience given to me - Allocation Analyst Event Network Employee Review

4.0
Apr 17, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I only put put I don't recommend working here due to my own experience with work life balance, but for others, it could be a great job. It truly depends on the person. They have great culture, give back to the community, good hearted people in majority, company practices health and well-being incentives, and HR and culture team tries to keep morale up which was always appreciated although I did not have the time to participate. The "intent" was there. CEO seemed also very concerned about his employees well being. I think it's genuine. I will miss the relationships and my team.

Cons

The structure in some departments, when it comes to the budget, feels unbalanced. The Planning department is new to EN and consists of only 11 inventory specialists, (4 planners, 7 allocators) for all 150+ stores and exhibits. I understand that budgets are restricted, but I hope for my previous team and department, even after I leave, they can get a little more support, whether it be even just an assistant for each planner or one assistant to share amongst all verticals. Small things like that could have really helped us out. Due to this budget, additional stress can be put on the weight of the job and that's one of the main reasons why I left. It pushes you to the limit which is great, and makes you proud of what you can do, but it leaves you very tired physically, mentally, professionally and then at the very last affects your personal work life balance.

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5.0
Apr 10, 2025
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Pros

I love working at EN because there is always something new to expand my knowledge of the business and I’ve found it’s a very supportive environment. I’ve always felt supported and appreciated by my bosses at this company. There are always new challenges to creatively solve. I always leave my store feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Cons

Mostly part time for all team members below AD which can make hiring a challenge

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What great feedback! Thank you so much for this five star review!
1.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

The locations. The talented hard working in store teams who keep these store running despite this company not because of.

Cons

Event Network is an overly bloated company weighed down by layers of constantly rotating middle management who often lack the knowledge, experience, or authority to effectively support stores. They also just don't care about their employees whatsoever. They turn what could be exceptional jobs in world-class locations into frustrating, exhausting, demoralizing, toxic experiences. The company is chronically disorganized and poorly managed. Communication is inconsistent, expectations constantly change, and support is virtually nonexistent. Working here eventually takes a toll on your mental health, morale, and professional integrity. If you genuinely care about your team, you will find yourself fighting unnecessary battles simply to provide employees with the resources, staffing, and compensation they deserve. Those efforts are routinely blocked by corporate bureaucracy, only to be followed by endless lectures about the company's "culture" and "values." The disconnect is shocking. There is no consistency, accountability, or respect. Decisions are driven entirely by cutting costs, always at the expense of employees. Wages are shockingly low; turnover remains, unsurprisingly, high. There is no end to the "cons" list.

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