Struggling to get a product out - Anonymous employee New Balance Employee Review

1.0
Mar 9, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

the benefits are great and the money.

Cons

It feels as though I am a slave!!! We are not treated with respect AT ALL! we are told we are not able to talk , smile, ect... They just want their shoes out and want them to look perfect. It is a VERY stressful place to work! there are people standing behind you with stop watches timing you all day long and if you are even 2 sec over your time you are spoken to. I dont know if this is how it is in all factories but it is not right to treat employees that way.

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Cons

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Pros

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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