A good company to work. - Anonymous employee Horizon Hobby Employee Review

4.0
Jul 10, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible work hours, great co-workers, clear expectations. Good support from my team when needed. Paid vacation and floating holiday for regular part-timers. Business casual dress code with jeans days on Fridays.

Cons

No paid sick time for IL part-timers.

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Horizon Hobby Response
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Thank you for your review on Glassdoor! We value all Horizonites, and our part time employees are especially important to meeting our business needs. We appreciate the flexibility they offer to our staffing, and in return we try to reciprocate by accommodating their scheduling needs whenever possible. Thanks for sharing your interest in paid sick time for part time employees in our Illinois locations. We will take that request under review as we continue to refine our total rewards program. Over the years, we have continued to increase the benefits available to part time employees, so in addition to the paid vacation and floating holiday time you mentioned as well as paid company holidays for those with regular part time status, all part time Horizonites are also eligible to participate in our 401(k) and receive a company match, plus enjoy our employee discount on great Horizon products, discounted membership to the local fitness center, and access to our free EAP services. Of course, we offer a lot of fun activities throughout the year for employees and their families, too, which include seasonal and part time employees. Every role at Horizon is important to our success, and we work hard to show our appreciation! Thank you for your contributions to Horizon, and for sharing your review on Glassdoor.

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5.0
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Pros

Recognition & Rewards: Horizon has a genuinely motivating recognition culture. The points-based reward system is a standout policy I appreciated. It creates a tangible way for hard work to be acknowledged and rewarded, and it fosters a sense of healthy motivation across the team. It's the kind of initiative that shows a company actually values its employees, not just in words but in action. Plus you can use your points on gift cards, swag and restaurants. I got myself a Home Depot gift card. Work Life Balance: Horizon understands that employees have lives outside of work, and that balance was always respected. Never feeling like work was consuming my personal time made me a more focused and productive employee when I was on the clock. Exciting Products: Working with great products made the job genuinely enjoyable. There's a real sense of pride that comes with representing something you believe in, and at Horizon, that was never hard to do. We get to work with badass cars, planes and boats. Employee Product Testing: One of the most unique and appreciated perks was being able to take products home to test. As a dad with boys, this was especially meaningful, it made the products feel personal and gave real-world perspective that made me better at my job. That's a rare thing. Supportive Management: The leadership at Horizon sets the tone for everything. Having management that is approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in their team makes all the difference in day-to-day work life. It's something you don't take for granted. Thank you Jenn!

Cons

Hard to come up with any cons. Apply today.

2.0
Nov 22, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent benefits, Excellent Perks and rewards, top of the line PTO, great coworkers, a hobby experience like no other.

Cons

Management has no plan, flies by the seat of their pants and then shifts. They do not pay Product Support representatives the average, do not let glassdoor fool you with the average pay. there is no one who makes $21+ an hour, in fact I don't think anyone touches $20 an hour regardless how long they have been with the company. They do surveys but nothing changes or gets done. They do not like remote employees and no longer hire remotely.

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