No training, deceitful management, unhealthy toxic work environment - Associate Store Manager L.L. Bean Employee Review

1.0
Feb 29, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Access to the outdoor industry

Cons

Upper management created false, stressful deadlines based on the whims of Greg Elder and other upper management. There was zero training or investment in the employees. While focusing on cutting hours to save on money, often at the expense of Seasonal workers, often around the holidays. The greenwashing to the consumer is so apparent and there is little to no attempt to make meaningful environmental change to reduce their impact. In the particular store I worked at the politics among the staff were toxic and petty. It was truly the most unhealthy work environment I’ve ever endured.

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Cons

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5.0
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Cons

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