One Cycle Round the Rollercoaster Too Many - Space Planner New Balance Employee Review

2.0
Apr 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- People initially very friendly and kind - Initial attempts at community development were well intentioned and uplifting

Cons

Significant: -Obstruction of attempts to get information regarding timelines, significance of tasks & goals -Deflection of uncomfortable topics // told I am unable to be informed on topics that directly affected the job tasks -Largely unproductive meetings revolving around development // sustaining inability to make clear and decisive decisions with Leadership -Mentorship/ Learning & Motivational techniques questionable and at times boarder line aggressive -Atmosphere often ran extremely hot and cold // environment often felt very unstable like you had no way of knowing what to expect from peoples temperaments from one day to the next -Felt like unresolved issues/tasks from above would trickle down to lower tiers // like carrying a burden of someone above your pay grade without the clear discussion of the issue -Leadership consistently had a feeling of lacking confidence even when the company overall was skyrocketing in profits // may be an inconsistency in external perception and shifting brand image?? -often felt as if the days and weeks would simply repeat themselves with little progress -conflict of insistence on "staying in ones lane" whilst also trying to balance lagging tasks and not taking on another role (many silos sometimes hard to decipher who is actually intended to do what for how long and why) Minor: - Company attitude largely not as "Bold" as they sell // not a lot of energy to be felt in the office on most days - Community lacks a feeling of warmth and connection - Cubicles

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Pros

Great employee discounts, friendly staff, and great management.

Cons

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5.0
Mar 5, 2026
Recommend
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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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