Q&A With Build-A-Bear Workshop Employees
Working at Build-A-Bear is an experience like no other. Whether you are in one of our stores making memories and providing the ‘funnest’ hour of a family’s day, in the Bearquarters developing the next product line, or in the Bearhouse fulfilling Guest orders, our associates are what’s on the inside — and that’s what counts! They are the heart of everything we do, embodying our values and culture, and helping us fulfill our mission of bringing a little more Heart Illustration to life every day!
How employees describe working at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Making children happy. Making their visits super special and memorable.
Review from Sales Dept
The welcoming environment and personal questions
The experience given to us
customer service and cost and product value
My coworkers are the highlight of any shift
What it's like to work at Build-A-Bear Workshop
- Build-A-Bear Workshop employees generally work 8.0 hrs a day
- Employees at Build-A-Bear Workshop report the work pace is moderate
- 71% of Build-A-Bear Workshop employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Build-A-Bear Workshop employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 52% of Build-A-Bear Workshop employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Build-A-Bear Workshop Employees
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What is Build-A-Bear Workshop's internship program like?
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Build-A-Bear Workshop?
How hard is it to get promoted at Build-A-Bear Workshop?
How's career growth and advancement at Build-A-Bear Workshop?
67% of the same employees also feel like Build-A-Bear Workshop is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Build-A-Bear Workshop.
How are the managers at Build-A-Bear Workshop?
Build-A-Bear Workshop employees rate their manager a D or 53/100 and the majority do not believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (100%) also doesn't feel comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What do employees at Build-A-Bear Workshop think about their benefits?
38% of Build-A-Bear Workshop employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 0-10 days of paid vacation.







