WATCH OUT!!! - Anonymous employee New Balance Employee Review

1.0
Nov 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Insurance and the nice windows.

Cons

Management is the worst I've seen in 20 years. HR is in bed with management and will not solve problems. I was threatened by a manager. He also threatened my job If I chose to tell HR. I told HR but they wouldn't do anything. The queen of HR walked around with her fake smile but never solved problems. If you believe kissing is how you go up the ladder, New Balance is the company you should be working for. If not, you better go elsewhere, learn how to kiss, or be prepared to be miserable with the same old job with no advancement.

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New Balance has genuinely been the most positive workplace experience I've had in my career. The culture is supportive, inclusive, and full of great people. People are kind, curious, collaborative, and truly invested in helping others succeed. There is no sense of hierarchy for hierarchy's sake. Leadership is approachable, down-to-earth, always happy to listen, and continuously expresses gratitude for everyone's contributions. I feel valued everyday, both for my contributions and in the way the teams collaborate. Work-life balance is also a real strength. Being privately-held and family-owned, there is a real emphasis on employees being people outside of work. Expectations are clear and boundaries are respected, which makes it easy to bring your best self to work without feeling burnt out. It's rare to find a place where you feel this appreciated and excited about the work. And because of this, I feel motivated to do my best for the company, especially when the product is something I'm super proud to work on.

Cons

NB is not where you can expect to be promoted year over year. However, this ultimately leads to more job security, consistent large bonus pay-outs, and a more stable environment.

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