Buyer beware. Sold their soul for a quick buck - Anonymous employee Event Network Employee Review

2.0
May 28, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

* Used to care about employees * Vertical movement with the right specialty

Cons

* Very poor handling of the Covid-19 crisis. * They eliminated 95% of my staff in an effort to stem the bleeding *Forced us to renegotiate our new pay or be left jobless without a chance at unemployment.

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Event Network Response
6y
To describe the Covid-19 events of the past months as unimaginable and unforeseeable is a significant understatement. Every organization has been impacted. Event Network’s situation is uniquely challenging as we rely on the combination of social gathering and retail. Event Network, as well as many organizations across the Country, were faced with the unimaginable but necessary decision to implement shared sacrifices of furloughs, salary cuts and terminations across our Store Support Center (Corporate Office) and Stores. Our President did not take a salary and we were able to support our team members on furlough by covering 100% of their healthcare benefit costs. As cultural attractions reopen and guests return to visit our amazing partner venues, our goal is to bring back affected Team Members to Event Network as business returns post COVID-19 store closures. We look forward to showing our appreciation for your service and loyalty. Thank you for being part of the Event Network family for more than 8 years!

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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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Event Network Response
1y
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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