Beware unreliable reviews from management or friends of the company - Anonymous employee Booktopia Employee Review

1.0
Nov 26, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Spacious offices. Good warehouse set up. Some friendly staff. Not much to add here. Just typing to meet the word count.

Cons

Check out the first lot of detailed and helpful reviews below before they were buried by glowing reviews most likely from management or friends and family within the business. There are reasons why this business has not improved much even with an international competitor arriving and their own IPO being shelved. It is stale as a company, with outdated people management practices and staff who remain there are either family, friends, or are people who have only ever worked in this company (ie.they don't know any better) or they potentially like the sub par atmosphere ie.just clocking in for a regular income. They will say they've won awards for being a fast growing business but growing fast doesn't mean growing well. There are major cracks in their foundation with senior execs particularly lacking in contemporary knowledge in IT, HR, and so on.

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5.0
Aug 27, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, great co-workers, working with new books

Cons

The only con would be the company closed.

4.0
Oct 18, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people, friendly atmosphere, awesome CEO & COO. Booktopia has people working for it who really care about books and can teach you so much about the industry. There is always an opportunity to grow within your role. I really enjoyed my time there.

Cons

Lidcombe can tricky to get to if you live on the other side of town, but parking is provided.

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