Baker & Taylor Reviews
Updated 10 Jul 2020
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George Coe
36 Ratings
Pros
"Great people, good communication, allowed to do your job without micro-management" (in 8 reviews)
"Flexible working hours and interesting work environment" (in 6 reviews)
Cons
"A select few in upper management hold all of the power and do not show any respect for the individuals who run the business for them" (in 9 reviews)
"low pay, expensive benefits, disorganized and vague focus under new owners" (in 7 reviews)
"Sold entire retail business"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
If you want to work in the library business...
Cons
Constant leadership changes every couple of years.
"Fun while it lasted"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookI worked at Baker & Taylor full-time for less than a year
Pros
quiet office and helpful management that was focused on getting things done
Cons
position was short lived due to company decisions
"Some Bad Decisions Aside, Still A Good Company"
I worked at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Great company, friendly coworkers, supportive staff
Cons
Division was dissolved...customers were happy so were more than shocked when the decision was made
"Good for stability"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Stability, even after merge with Follett and recentlay-off's
Cons
Limited opportunities for growth. Salaries have remained stagnant in my 10+ years
Continue reading"Average overall"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Good benefits, friendly environment, overtime available
Cons
You're nothing more than an employee there, can feel very replaceable
"Run"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Right now they are paying double time if you work over 46 hrs. a week
Cons
We have been on overtime for a few years, 10 hrs a day and Saturday.
Continue reading"Experienced Senior Merchandise/Purchasing Manager with a history of working in the wholesale industry."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Professional work environment by management
Cons
Industry changes effected changes at corporate level
"Great"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Baker & Taylor for more than 3 years
Pros
People management easy clean laid back
Cons
None closing no a/c no heat love it
"Closing"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Dont have to take work home and management is flexible with work/life balance
Cons
company is closing suddenly ..
- Helpful (1)
"Retail Entertainment Division to competitor, Ingram Entertainment"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Uninvolved boss who has a narrow skill set
Cons
low pay, expensive benefits, disorganized and vague focus under new owners. George Coe, Pres & CEO left company after a few months under new owners
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