Barnes & Noble Employee Reviews
Out of 390 Barnes & Noble employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Barnes & Noble improve their work culture. The Sales team, with 72% positive reviews, reports the best experience at Barnes & Noble compared to all other departments at the company. The Marketing team offered the most constructive feedback, with 35% of that department's reviews constructive in nature.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
My managers treat us like people
Knowledgeable, fun, concerned about people.
Most seem to actually care
flexibility from two of my managers but not the third
Open and honest. He is willing to call you out on mistakes, but never puts you down.
Review from Sales Dept
What is the best part about your compensation package?
The employee discount is killer.
Review from Sales Dept
Discounts on all the books.
Review from Customer Support Dept
Everything, paid vacation good benefits
Insurance package is decent but could be cheaper
Review from Customer Support Dept
employee discount of books and technology.
Review from Sales Dept
What are some of the best things about your team?
They work hard and they enjoy the product and enjoy engaging with the customers around the product.
We all respect each other
Great communication and great managers
We are a team but that is just my similar ranking team members, we do not have a good relationship with out manager
They are valuable in that they come to work looking forward to seeing their customers. We have a great community and we love our crowd.
Review from Sales Dept
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The company has a negative culture. The stores tend to have a somewhat positive culture. Managers tend to insulate their subordinates from upper management and the overwhelming feedback and communication that comes at them. They are like the filter between the top and bottom.
everyone can joke and laugh
Customer interactions and diversity makes it a great place to be.
developing relationships with customers with similar interests
We foster a learning environment and are constantly on the lookout for our customers, whether it’s recommending a book or talking to a new parent. Their translates into our personal lives in management where we know and can trust the managers to be there
Review from Sales Dept
What did you like most about the interview process?
The relatability with the manager
It was relaxed and more of a conversation. It also set up the relationship for myself and my current assistant manager.
Review from Sales Dept
Simple hiring process. Easy to apply, and quick follow up.
I liked that they asked questions about experience, and had me try to “sell” my favorite book, and defend it to make sure I really
Review from Sales Dept
My manager was kind and made me feel at ease.
Review from Sales Dept
What makes you most happy at work?
Being around books and like minded people
leaving my job after my shift is over. i also like the discount.
Little kids who need help finding something great to read
Working with books and coffee
Books, meeting interesting people, the discount
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