Terrible Environment - Buyer Event Network Employee Review

1.0
Aug 17, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

nice workplace environment. Casual environment. friendly co-workers. Not much else nice to say about this place. Wish there was more to say but this review requires that I write 20 words

Cons

When covid hit, this place dumped their employees like a ton of bricks. These were hard working people and instead of reducing hours or salaries, they fired the entire staff, only keeping senior management. Senior management is nothing but a bunch of back stabbing goons with no concept of how to lead a team. Morale was low before the pandemic, so they did everyone a favor by forcing them to search for work with a real company. Don't believe the "good reviews" , these are written by the HR team (yes, they told me). No upward growth. Upper manageent gossips like school girls. For a company catering to cultural attractions, you'd think they had some culture. Systems are painful to work with. Vendors are never paid on time. The list goes on.

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Event Network Response
4y
Thank you for your feedback. We take your comments to heart. We are disappointed to hear that your experience does not align with the majority of positive experiences at EN, but we wanted to address some important points. Please be assured that the reviews – of all kids – are legitimate, authenticated by the platform and are not scripted by HR. As Covid impacted our industry and the world, reduction in workforce, furloughs and temporary salary reductions were inevitable and a heart-wrenching reality. However, as we reopened our locations we were excited to bring back many of our team members across the organization. We understand transitions can be difficult and we are listening.

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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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