Baker & Taylor Reviews
Updated Dec 11, 2019
"Great people, good communication, allowed to do your job without micro-management" (in 8 reviews)
"Free books, movies, access to media trends, great customers" (in 6 reviews)
"Upper management does not want to fix the problem even though they know what the problem is" (in 9 reviews)
"High retention means little room for advancement" (in 7 reviews)
"Some Bad Decisions Aside, Still A Good Company"
StarStarStarStarStarI 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
Baker & Taylor2019-12-11"Good for stability"
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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
Advice to Management
Improve development plans for your employees
Baker & Taylor2019-10-28"Average overall"
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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
Baker & Taylor2019-09-23"Run"
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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.
Advice to Management
Figure out what is going wrong. You can't get people to stay and the ones that are left are getting burned. We can't keep going like this.
Baker & Taylor2019-10-22"Experienced Senior Merchandise/Purchasing Manager with a history of working in the wholesale industry."
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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
Baker & Taylor2019-08-10"Great"
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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
Baker & Taylor2019-05-24"Closing"
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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 ..
Baker & Taylor2019-05-30- Helpful (1)
"Retail Entertainment Division to competitor, Ingram Entertainment"
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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
Advice to Management
loading more onto sales staff will result in lack of focus. Replace current President
Baker & Taylor2019-03-09 "order picker"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Baker & Taylor full-time
Pros
friendly staff and workers
Cons
nice work nice hours
Advice to Management
i like there work
Baker & Taylor2019-01-08"Great jobs, if you're in the office."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Baker & Taylor full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
I love my supervisor and managers; they really look out for their employees.
Cons
No ability to work from home on days with dangerous weather despite the fact that all work is easily done remotely. Not much room for advancement. Office jobs are in a much better environment than the warehouse.
Baker & Taylor2018-12-16