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Neil Fiske
37 Ratings
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It is a laid back work placeand they train you a lot (in 9 reviews)
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Lots of room for growth, competent managers, good work environment (in 6 reviews)
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I witnessed a few issues from upper management: (in 9 reviews)
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Typical retail cons: low wage, long hours etc (in 6 reviews)
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"Good at first..."
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Billabong full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
awesome co-workers, fun beach days and company parties, clothing discount, great culture
Cons
too many chiefs/not enough indians, doesn't promote from within, no loyalty, low pay, very unorganized and no structure, cliquey
Advice to Management
be loyal to your employees, and they will be in return
Billabong 2017-01-19 20:36 PST -
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"Company Nightmare"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Billabong full-time
Pros
Fun Laid back company, perks, discount, casual environment, networking
Cons
I witnessed a few issues from upper management:
-Recognizes unqualified vs skilled people due to favoritism/buddy system
-Allowing harassment and bullying to occur in this dept- Upper management didn’t do anything to help resolve issues neither.
-Avoids conflict management – they turned a blind eye to issues with coworkers
-Refuse to admit to their mistakes and blames their employees.
-Based their actions on assumptions rather than facts-Upper management did not talk to employees regarding any issues internally.
-Does not fully understand each department in depth-Upper management does not really know the roles of all employees and what they contribute.
There is a serious case of cronyism going on at this place. I suggest you look elsewhere if you want work/life balance.Advice to Management
Take employee feed backs seriously. You will lose more valuable employees if you keep this going
Billabong 2017-06-08 21:16 PDT -
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"Poor Management"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Billabong full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Great coworkers that do their best to help each other out. One beach day a year
Cons
Layoffs have caused everyone to do multiple jobs. There is a complete lack of communication. Work is done multiple times because decisions are never made. Upper management is afraid to make a decision so no one does until it is passed deadline. No organization
Advice to Management
Get your s... together. Start promoting within and appreciate your employees for the astronomical amount of work they do
Billabong 2017-03-22 19:31 PDT -
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"Poor Management"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Billabong full-time
Pros
the culture and people are great! beach days and monthly activities are a great bonus
Cons
Poor management, worked in a department with the highest turnover, management is quick to throw staff under the bus. never have I dealt with a manager so rude and condescending, micro managing what co-workers do on their free time. . ridiculous
Advice to Management
be professional at work and leave your problems at the door, this is your team, not a group of mindless robots, treat them like humanely.
Billabong 2017-03-07 16:42 PST -
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"Great companyt"
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RecommendsI worked at Billabong full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
fun brand, nice co workers , good work /life balance
Cons
small design staff, so you need to be able to wear many hats, but you learn alot
Billabong 2016-12-29 13:49 PST -
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"Photo Retoucher"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Billabong (Less than a year)
Pros
Performed photo retouching and color correcting for Billabongs spring 2017 and summer 2017 photo campaigns.
Cons
no cons, loved working here
Billabong 2016-09-12 15:28 PDT -
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"Merchandising & Design"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Billabong full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Outside looking in greatest surf brand in the industry. Surf company gets 1 beach day a year. Promises of growth and opportunity.
Cons
Inexperienced management & high school politics at it's best! Management lies about being able to grow just to keep you working.
Advice to Management
Accountability, this word gets throw around a lot in that building but it only applies to workers and not management?? HR dept. protects bad management. Upon exit everyone should be reviewed HR can learn something from those people. Not that any action will be taken.
Billabong 2016-09-19 16:51 PDT -
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"Corporate Former Employee"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookI worked at Billabong (More than a year)
Pros
Working at the corporate headquarters in Irvine was great because the Billabong Employee Store was onsite.
Having the different brands of action sports was neat to be around. Enjoyed the people I worked with.Cons
Since the company is in a turnaround there have been many changes that has lead to spending constraints in all areas of the business.
With downsizing comes an increased workload so the work/life started to become negatively impacted.Advice to Management
Hopefully they can right the ship and keep employees happy and engaged and avoid losing the core culture of the company.
Billabong 2016-07-31 23:21 PDT -
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"Lies"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Billabong part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Good discount on clothes and you make some really good friends
Cons
i was promised a lead promotion and kept waiting, it never happened. They will lie to keep you working for then. Dont get brainwashed!!
Advice to Management
Dont lie to employees
Billabong 2016-08-10 13:12 PDT -
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"Assistant Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Billabong (More than 3 years)
Pros
Some of the people are fun.
Cons
Too many young people work there, Too stressful for such little pay
Advice to Management
Management there is way to sensitive and need to learn not to react off of emotion. Some of them are even childish.
Billabong 2016-07-26 17:03 PDT -
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