Nepotism, bad work life. - Anonymous employee Runnings Employee Review

1.0
Jul 16, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay, awesome customers and co workers.

Cons

Nepotism, restrictive hours and hiring, minimal staff is expected to pull extra weight. Store manager is verbally agressive and unsupportive. Employees are becoming burned out and looking for somewhere to be treated better.

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Runnings Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your time at our Morris, IL location did not meet your expectations. At Runnings, we strive to foster a workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and support, and it’s concerning to hear that you felt these values were not upheld. We take feedback about management behavior and staffing concerns seriously. While we’re proud of the dedication our team shows every day, we recognize that burnout and communication challenges can arise, especially in high-demand environments. Your comments about restrictive scheduling and staff support will be shared with our leadership team for further review. Regarding your concerns about favoritism and workplace culture, we are committed to fair and transparent hiring and promotion practices. If there are areas where we’ve fallen short, we want to learn and improve. We appreciate your recognition of the positive aspects of your role, including your coworkers and customers. We’re grateful for your contributions during your time with us and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. If you’re open to a more in-depth conversation, we welcome you to reach out to our HR team directly at HumanResources@Runnings.com

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