Trouble in Toyland - Anonymous employee Hasbro Employee Review

2.0
Oct 11, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Half-day Fridays all year long

Cons

Think twice before you trek to Rhode Island for Hasbro's benefit. Behind Mr. Potato Head's smiling face lies a demanding, unsupportive work culture and some problem execs who make working at Hasbro a challenge. A common complaint is workload -- too few people to execute the ever-increasing amount of projects – and rampant micro-management. There is little training and you will be expected to know everything "day one" while wearing many hats. The result is burnout and high turnover.

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Cons

The hiring and onboarding process lacked organization, consistency, and internal alignment. Communication between Talent Acquisition, hiring management, and leadership appeared disconnected, resulting in conflicting information regarding fundamental terms of employment. After progressing through multiple interview rounds and receiving both verbal and written offers, critical details surrounding the position’s reporting expectations and work location changed unexpectedly immediately prior to the anticipated start date. The situation was handled poorly, with inconsistent messaging from different parties and limited accountability for the confusion. Attempts to professionally discuss potential solutions and compromises were met with resistance and ultimately resulted in the offer being rescinded. The overall experience reflected a lack of coordination between departments and created significant concern regarding internal communication, leadership alignment, and employee onboarding practices. For a large, established company, the process felt surprisingly unstructured and reactive.

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