Revolving layoffs to meet private equity goals and management bonuses - Anonymous employee Eddie Bauer Employee Review

1.0
Sep 17, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This company is struggling to find its niche. They have tried new products, new marketing, paying people royalties to try to endorse their products and it hasn't worked. At the corporate office they are always wanting people to live the brand but no one knows what the brand is. The only pro I can see is a pay check if it is the only job you can get, but look for other work because the company is not doing well.

Cons

They hire people and then lay them off to meet financial goals. Then hire for the same position a few months later. They let new hires go so they don't have to pay severance. Horrible place to work unless you are upper management and receive bonuses for these shady business practices.

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