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 26 reviews)); "Good people and good sales" ((in 10 reviews)); "Flexible hours / schedule" ((in 5 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)); "Great Upper Management!" ((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 10 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).

Reviews by job title

203 reviews

4.0

Aug 22, 2022

Not too bad

Ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I liked working outdoors and around the community. The company works extensively with the homeless population as part of my job I had to check on the homeless in my designated area so I would really get to know them and it felt good being able to help them when they were in need. Also, I was cleaning and beautifying an urban area that was blocks from my own home. The whole experience gave me a new respect for the beauty of my city. I really liked this job.

Cons

Supervisors were terrible. You are assigned a number for use over the radio but that number soon becomes your name. The supervisors refuse to view ambassadors as their equals, creating an extremely toxic work environment of us vs. them. I did not feel respected as a human being and was often talked down to. Whites and males are promoted more easily to positions of power all the lowest paying positions belong to minority females.

Block by Block Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to review. We value your opinion and advice. As you know, we work hard to make a culture where everyone is valued and appreciated for what they do. We are truly sorry that you did not experience the culture that we aspire to provide.

5.0

Aug 8, 2022

Really cares about their employees

Safety officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really great team of people!

Cons

I really did not notice any.

Block by Block Response

3y

Thank you Former Ambassador! Glad to hear of your great experience. Good luck in all your future endeavors!

2.0

Aug 7, 2022

Hope you like being micromanaged

Transit ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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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