I'm lucky to have found EN! - Anonymous employee Event Network Employee Review

5.0
Dec 12, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Larry Gilbert is an inspiring CEO. He'll challenge you to go above and beyond, to go forward with courage, and he cares about his people, partners and patrons! Competitive pay, flexible hours, stores are operated in fun locations, and autonomy in our roles. Company tries to rollout contests, motivation, prizes thru a peer elected culture council. There is a lot of freedom to speak with different departments and people without having to go thru a regional or middle person. If I need to talk to a buyer, I can simply pick up the phone.

Cons

It can be difficult to move "up". Company needs to work on training programs. It's up to store teams (managers) to rollout company contests or new policies. That can be not done as well as it should.

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5.0
Apr 10, 2025
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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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