If you are a smart woman, don't work here! - Anonymous Crocs Employee Review

2.0
Jul 26, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interesting work. Smart people. In beautiful Colorado. Ok work life balance.

Cons

So, Crocs is the biggest boys club I have ever seen. Nearly all the directors are men. Nearly everyone who has an office is a man. Crocs even implemented an initiative called "Women at Crocs". It's a breakfast with a keynote speaker, and to talk with other female employees. About what? I don't know. I didn't go. Something about asserting yourself at work. I felt the whole thing patronizing. To add, Crocs is a shoe company selling to primarily women, while being run by men. Crocs marketing decisions and product development reflects this gender gap. Another note, Crocs has poor communication with their employees, and they are very sloppy in handling issues. Crocs is actually a good place to work--interesting wok, smart people. It's just that you will be out of the top circle of decision makers. Being smart and ambitious won't change this fact. Be prepared for the boy's club. Take your talent elsewhere.

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