Poor Leadership - Anonymous employee BookXchange Employee Review

2.0
11 Mar 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The CEO does graciously host outings and events for the employees to attempt and create a close niche company (all expenses paid for). However, the environment outside of the workplace doesn’t make up for the one inside the workplace.

Cons

The organization and management of this company is detrimental to anyone who becomes a part of it. The lack of communication provides an unstable work environment and an impression of poor service and business practices to outsiders. Without structure and proper management, there can’t be a successful company. The most valuable asset to any company are the employees. If the CEO would finally understand the concept of “respect” and realize that money doesn’t buy “class,” maybe the employees would have a better sense to stick around. Unfortunately, all the employees worth keeping seem to disappear in relatively quick fashion due to lack of encouragement, respect, and a feeling like they are not an integral part of the business. After further insight of the company’s business practices and leadership skills, it is not one that I wish to work for or do business with.

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5.0
14 Jun 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

* BookXchange is a fast-paced environment with a lot going on. The team is small, everyone wears a lot of hats, and there are a lot of opportunities to be exposed to different parts of the business. * Employees are a close-knit group. I enjoy working with the team here. * The owner has a sharp business mind and knows how to build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers. *The team is relatively small, so there isn't much bureaucracy.

Cons

* Sometimes I need to work long hours. Nothing extreme, but it's not a 9-5 job. That said, busy seasons are fairly predictable, so it's not like I'm often cancelling dinner plans. * The environment is a warehouse, so it's loud.

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1.0
21 Jun 2024
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Pros

Trauma bonded with other employees and made friends for life

Cons

Beware of this place and the owner! Business is failing and he treated the only people who cared about keeping it alive like absolute trash. Any time he was in the office you would get yelled at.

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