Barnes reviews

3.0

50% would recommend to a friend

(144 total reviews)

Tom Hook

51% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Barnes has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 144 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Barnes employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

144 reviews
1.0
Mar 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None to think of. Management doesn’t know how to mange.

Cons

Constant restructuring. Micromanaging. No future plan.

3.0
Jan 29, 2026

Good gig for book lovers but declining rapidly

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, clear career track, atmospheric, discount on product

Cons

Corporate changes every couple of months, lackluster leadership, impossible expectations

3.0
Nov 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good people who wanted to make the company better

Cons

Poor management, no bonuses and lack of responsibility

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