Build-A-Bear reviews

3.8

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,771 total reviews)

Sharon John

60% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Build-A-Bear has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,771 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Build-A-Bear 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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2K reviews
5.0
Oct 11, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Such an amazing experience to be part of the build a bear team and being a bear builder, it is an experience which doesn't feel like just a job, it is much more than that.

Cons

If your not into short working hours then this job wouldnt be the best opportunity for you

1.0
Jul 3, 2016

Hired me then cut my hours

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

flexible relaxing for the most part fun people to work with children are always happy to be in the store somewhat flexible dress code (black or beige pants with a white shirt)

Cons

never had more than 4 hours a week hired me because they were short staffed then cut my hours because they were over staffed always warm next to the machine

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