Good company overall, but.... - Store Director Event Network Employee Review

3.0
Nov 20, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Diverse company, values health and wellness through company-wide initiatives, promotes from within

Cons

There are bad apples in the executive team. Being a Store Director was extremely stressful and thankless, but I understand that is because of my direct leadership. My particular VP only cared about the numbers, not the people. If you do not speak up and ask for help, you are left in the dust or exploited. I was not properly transitioned into my role due to cutting costs.

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Event Network Response
5y
Thank you for your feedback and for being part of the Event Network family for many years. Our Store Directors are the heart of each retail destination, and are regarded as Superheroes for all that you do! Feeling supported, heard, and valued is central to how we operate, as an organization that very much appreciates and champions our people. As part of our family for so long, we’re upset to learn that your transition to Store Director didn’t match the positive experiences of other Store Directors. We would like to learn more about your feedback, and ask that you email the People and Services team at peopleservices@eventnetwork.com. We are listening and take these replies to heart. Thank you.

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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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