New Balance reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,242 total reviews)

Joe Preston

82% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

New Balance has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,242 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The New Balance employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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1K reviews
1.0
Mar 11, 2020

Apparel Chaos

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good way to learn Apparel business

Cons

No accountability, pointing fingers is key standard in approaching challenges. Cross team collaboration not very good. Information is scattered across multiple systems and individual employee computers.

1.0
Jul 11, 2019

Don't get stuck at NB.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Insurance and 40% discount on over priced gear.

Cons

If certain people in XX position do not like you/in their clique, you aren't going to be able to move up. They tell you from day one that there is tons of growth, but it is all lies. You will get passed over several times, even if you are totally qualified and have the background for said position. They will pick someone with no background in the position for the jobs. No bonuses or promotions. You may get an .11 cent raise every year or so.

2.0
Mar 28, 2019

Weak department leaders = Lack of Focus and Strategy

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Presence in the Boston Area Increasing Global Footprint Talented, hard working employees that are passionate about their jobs

Cons

Leaders do not inspire or promote their teams Lazy, "do enough to get by" leaders that lack vision and motivation to lead their teams to success Too many "Managers", not enough Leaders

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