Does Block by Block pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Block by Block employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Block by Block. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Block by Block?

57% of Block by Block employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Block by Block 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Block by Block?

Operations Manager (22) , Transit Ambassador (21) , Ambassador (16) , Safety Ambassador (14) , Cleaning Ambassador (6) , Downtown Ambassador (5) , General Manager (5) , Manager (5) , Team Lead (5) , Dispatcher (4) , Hospitality Ambassador (4) , Cleaner (3) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (3) , Operations Supervisor (3) , Safety Officer (3)

What are the pros of working at Block by Block according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good and the hours" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good people and good sales" ((in 11 reviews)); "Flexible hours / schedule" ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and passionate staff" ((in 4 reviews)); "This has definitely been one of the best jobs I've had since the military and it gives you the opportunity to change things in your community for the better instead of just standing by complaining about it." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Block by Block according to real employee reviews?

"Horrible management." ((in 19 reviews)); "No benefits at all." ((in 9 reviews)); "week honeymoon period during which you might anticipate enjoying the job, poor management, dreadful working conditions, and dubious supervisors swiftly alter that perception." ((in 6 reviews)); "Health insurance is awful." ((in 5 reviews)); "10 hour shifts excluding fragmented breaks totaling 1 hour." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Block by Block locations?

Boston , Louisville , Washington , Austin , Santa Monica , San Antonio , Cleveland , San Francisco , Houston , Hollywood , Corpus Christi , Nashville , Los Angeles , Minneapolis , West Hollywood , Oakland , Lancaster , Virginia Beach , Brooklyn , Charlotte , Duluth , New Orleans , Jacksonville , Camden , Birmingham , Boise , Kansas City , New York , Anchorage , Detroit

Block by Block reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(203 total reviews)

Blair McBride

71% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Block by Block has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 203 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Block by Block employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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203 reviews

4.0

Dec 7, 2022

Great Place to Start Your Career

Recruitment team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Block by Block is a great place to learn new skills in a professional environment. The people are fun, kind, and very passionate about what they do. Granted, being in the corporate office is different than being in the field, so this review won't relate to every associate. If you are a young professional in the Louisville area you should keep an eye out for open positions. However, there are negatives like in any company.

Cons

The pay is low for some positions both corporate and in the field. Benefits are bad, which includes a non-matching 401k, expensive health insurance, and two weeks of vacation "if even that."

1.0

Dec 4, 2022

Culture Of Fear

Welcome ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reasonable wages Easy job for people who like to engage

Cons

Culture of fear and paranoia Incompetent management Lack of training Micromanagement

Block by Block Response

3y

We are so sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. Block by Block works hard to having a culture of fun, diversity, inclusion and fairness and we are sorry that you experiences were negative. Thank you for taking the time to review.

2.0

Aug 7, 2022

Hope you like being micromanaged

Transit ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

It's weekly pay, so there's that. If you enjoy working overtime, there's plenty of that, too usually even though (unless it's a special event like the US Open) they cap your overtime at 60 hrs. And the rate of pay is higher than your typical security/retail job.

Cons

Any "supervisors" are really glorified babysitters. Some of them are really cool, but some of them take the job entirely too seriously and make it an effort to try to get you in trouble for anything. They have rules that make it impossible to maintain any employees long term. And the capital punishment...basically, if 1 person messes up, everyone suffers. They used to give you bus passes. One person abused it, now nobody gets them. In extreme weather conditions, you used to be able to sit in the booth. 1 person messed up, now you're limited in the booth. It's not sustainable.

Block by Block Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to review this role. Transit Ambassadors work hard but make good money. It' s a lot of responsibility too. Block by Block appreciates your hard work and wish that you'd had a better experience. Unfortunately, this contract has strict rules of engagement and guidelines that we are contractually obligated to fulfill. There is always that "one" Ambassador that spoils it for everyone else. These two are good examples of things we have no control over.

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