Not Worth It - Marketing Associate Herbsmith Employee Review

2.0
Aug 26, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

I was given a lot of responsibilities. The co-workers I met at the associate level were easy-going and fun to work with. I respect the company's desire to educate pet parents on best practices to care for their pet.

Cons

No PTO (in the first year) or sick days. Pay is deducted for appointments or conflicts in schedule even if you are a salaried employee. No flexibility in your workweek schedule, hours do not vary. No compensation for overtime hours or working weekends. No training provided. Work is kept separate from one another and collaboration is prohibited. Conversation with co-workers is prohibited. A depressing work environment; you work in tall cubicles with limited sunlight and are separated from co-workers to discourage talking. High turnover. The owner has yelled, used inappropriate language and laughed at employees. Projects are micromanaged. Concerns and suggestions for improvement are not welcomed. Because of this, a strong "Us versus Them" mentality is created. It was hard for me to maintain motivation in this type of environment.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I worked at Herbsmith for almost a year and genuinely enjoyed my time there. The team is welcoming, supportive, and passionate about the company's mission. If you put your heart into your work, you'll feel right at home. The culture is positive and engaging, with activities like card games and potlucks that help bring people together. Everyone is approachable and willing to help one another succeed. One of the things I appreciated most was the opportunity to learn and grow. There was always someone willing to share knowledge or offer guidance. Employees are encouraged to share ideas and feedback, and leadership is open to suggestions that can help improve the company. Overall, Herbsmith is a great place to work if you're looking for a collaborative environment where you can learn, contribute, and enjoy working with your team.

Cons

There are none to be honest.

2.0
Apr 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Passionate about pets, can be flexible with work schedule, getting to see photos of pets on a regular basis, getting to talk to pet parents on how to improve pet health, team virtual parties, team spirit (GIFS & Emojis)

Cons

Micro managing, not as open to feedback as they portrayed, considers collaborating with other workers gossip, low pay, high workload, no PTO, no benefits, disorganized, constant issues

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