Rio Grande reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(55 total reviews)

Arien Gessner

78% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Rio Grande has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 55 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rio Grande employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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55 reviews
1.0
Jun 29, 2017

Cult-like

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The pay was decent, I guess.

Cons

Horrible, horrible place to work. I was bullied by two team members within a month of starting work there. Everybody knew what was going on and I would get words of encouragement from members of other teams telling me they saw how improperly I was being treated, how they overheard these people plotting to force me to quit, etc. Unfortunately, due to the flat management style, there is nobody in authority to stamp out behavior like this. The fetishization of their "culture" borders on the disturbing and is positively cult-like.

5.0
Oct 20, 2015
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Pros

The Coaches and Leadership team at Rio make every effort to advance their new (and current) employees. I've never heard of a company that has dozens of employees who have worked here over 2 decades. They treat every individual here with respect and understanding. If you want your voice to be heard, they will listen. I've implemented many changes in my department while holding my position for only 6 months. They truly help you grow. Tuition reimbursement, 401k match, bonuses, personal and business development opportunities

Cons

If you don't voice what constrains you, or what you'd like to change, it will not be recognized. Because of their lax "control" over employees, if you don't have self control, you may not be a good fit here. You make your own success based on your motivation.

5.0
Aug 27, 2015

The best place I've ever worked.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I’ve been at Rio Grande for more than 15 years. Rio provides excellent opportunities for those who are willing to challenge themselves, to create and to contribute. Rio lives by of our 15 Principles. Of course it’s a building full of human beings and we’re not all saints, but this company leads a more principled existence than any other I’ve ever worked in or seen. Our corporate culture (Participative Management) requires participation. If you need a structured, directed, hierarchical workplace to succeed, this isn’t the place for you. And, clearly, Rio is not for everybody (as you can see from some of the other reviews), but – if you have what it takes – there truly is no better place to work in New Mexico. The people here are talented, driven and collaborative. The challenges are big and the support to accomplish them is huge. Growth at Rio is accomplished by learning and taking on new responsibilities, not by seniority or title. Your authority is based on your subject matter expertise. The company practices open book and open door management. Financial progress is shared every month with all associates and anyone can speak with any coach or director at any time. Benefits are above average with inexpensive health insurance coverage (including vision, dental and alternative medicine), tuition reimbursement, associate discounts and an excellent Wellness Program.

Cons

Not a con so much as a reality of participative management: you have to work to achieve consensus. Sometimes that may involve getting upwards of 20 people on board. It requires that you provide reasons and benefits and have a high capacity for patience. But the results speak for themselves – when you’ve got buy-in across the board, implementation is much easier and more quickly accomplished. The 401(K) match is disappointing.

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