Once Successful Company in Decline - Anonymous employee Bison Designs Employee Review
2.0
Jun 26, 2017
Anonymous employee
Former employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Outstanding supervisor in my department
Pleasant Co-workers for the most part
Cons
Made wage agreement that was agreed upon but not followed through with-
Workplace/ break room/bathrooms dirty, bad smelling,run down, embarrassing
No future in wages, advancement, training for virtually all employees
Bison Designs Response
6y
Yes, we do have outstanding employees, and in fact, most have worked for Bison from 7 - 27 years!
Yes, our factory renovates as needed. So far this year, we renovated two Lady's washrooms with modern style new flooring too.
Cut and sew entry level jobs are a great job for many folks who value the wages and skill set that they gain.
All wage agreements are made with our PEO company involved and are followed through 100% of the time for sure.
Several past employees return to Bison because of our super flexible scheduling, generous benefits, and especially on health care.
Family-like and very friendly culture, from top to bottom
Management that feels accessible and is very communicative with all levels of employees
Great work-life balance
Awesome history and 30+ years of local presence in Colorado
Constantly innovating new outdoor products and the founder communicates regularly with employees to hear their feedback and ideas for product development
Many of the product lines are made in the USA and/or assembled in house
Fair wages and regular evaluation for pay increase
Ethical sourcing of imported materials and labor where applicable
Great PTO and full benefits
Cool product line and stand behind the quality of all products sold
Cons
Factory building is a bit dated, but has character (old vending machines, appliances, decor, etc.)
Bison Designs Response
6y
You are so kind with your support for our Bison family business! Yes, our metal building was built in the 60's, so it isn't a 21st century modern building. Yes, we did renovations 20 years ago, and then we renovated again ten years ago, and we just began renovations again this year with two lady's bathrooms. Time flies around here, because it is a pleasure to work with our fun staff. Cheers!
Bison is run by a passionate and involved Owner who is invested in the business in every aspect. He cares about every step of the process and how his products are created.
The employees are close, and they all care about their work. Most of them have been there for a long time, making it a close-knit environment. They all work very hard, as it is still a small-business feel and operation.
There's a variety of products and a lot of quirks that make selling the products fun and engaging.
You also get an employee discount which is a perk.
Cons
The building could use some renovations.
Bison Designs Response
6y
Thanks for your wonderful feedback. Yes, our 1957 building seems to need some maintenance. Two lady's washrooms were renovated this year with modern flooring, etc. They love it!