Stale management will not propel the company forward - Apparel Developer New Balance Employee Review

1.0
Jul 25, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* Great momentum and energy. * Employees that generally passionate and care about the brand and moving it forward. * Trusted and Respected Brand.

Cons

* Stale management afraid of taking risks. * Small company mindset inhibits growth and opportunity. * "We've always done it this way" attitude leaves little room to realize full potential of the brand and it's employees. * Management too comfortable in their roles go unchallenged and feel threatened by anyone they see as competition. * Lack of leadership and professional development not encouraged. * Incompetent management that choose to focus on the wrong things in order to have some semblance of control instead of encouraging new ways of thinking or doing things to move the company forward. * Too many people do not understand their role or the roles of others leading to confusion, chaos and disorder. * Lazy managers that come into the office to socialize and collect a paycheck.

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Pros

Great employee discounts, friendly staff, and great management.

Cons

Salesy tactics and very slow during winter season.

5.0
Mar 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

New Balance has genuinely been the most positive workplace experience I've had in my career. The culture is supportive, inclusive, and full of great people. People are kind, curious, collaborative, and truly invested in helping others succeed. There is no sense of hierarchy for hierarchy's sake. Leadership is approachable, down-to-earth, always happy to listen, and continuously expresses gratitude for everyone's contributions. I feel valued everyday, both for my contributions and in the way the teams collaborate. Work-life balance is also a real strength. Being privately-held and family-owned, there is a real emphasis on employees being people outside of work. Expectations are clear and boundaries are respected, which makes it easy to bring your best self to work without feeling burnt out. It's rare to find a place where you feel this appreciated and excited about the work. And because of this, I feel motivated to do my best for the company, especially when the product is something I'm super proud to work on.

Cons

NB is not where you can expect to be promoted year over year. However, this ultimately leads to more job security, consistent large bonus pay-outs, and a more stable environment.

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