Growth has worsened. - Anonymous employee YETI Employee Review

2.0
May 26, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Shorts and flip flops environment

Cons

Money is spent on initiatives that bring little to no ROI to the company, while the infrastructure of the business is completely inadequate, being more aligned for a small mom and pop operation, and not for a mid to high-level business. Very little investment is put into the foundation (experience, people, processes, technology, getting on top of growth, etc.) of the company. Upper management micromanages all processes and employees when they should be out of the weeds and focusing on the bigger picture, not repetitive daily tasks. Employees and managers should be empowered to improve their tasks and become more efficient and held accountable for their actions, or lack there of, successes and failures. There is no transparency or communication into the company with employees. Also there is no cross-department communication on what they do, where they are struggling, or their accomplishments. No metrics or goals are displayed on departments and employees showing ROI. Middle management could not tell you what their employees do, or how they do it. Often those who are poor performers are promoted while the best performers are driven to burnout because they are having to pick up what others aren't accomplishing. There are endless meetings about meetings due to lack of experience and understanding to complete a task, and that is worse if it’s a project. Decisions are made and constantly changed leading to no progress and worsening conditions than they were before. Decisions are made without proper research and feedback from subject matter experts. If you asked employees what the goals of the company were they would have no answer. Having difference of opinion on a task, project, process, department is viewed negatively and not being a team player when it should be heard and viewed as constructive and areas where the company is severely struggling and need improvements. All major components of the company are not in house.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

YETI has an iconic brand, passionate employees, and products that people genuinely love. The company provides opportunities to work on high-visibility projects and collaborate with talented individuals across multiple disciplines. The work can be exciting, and there is a strong sense of pride in the products being brought to market.

Cons

Employee morale was consistently low during my time at the company, and discussions around burnout, turnover, and leadership trust were common. While the brand is strong and many employees are talented and dedicated, the internal culture often felt political rather than collaborative. Favoritism, inconsistent communication, shifting priorities, and a lack of transparency made it difficult to navigate expectations and build trust across teams. Leadership quality varied significantly across the organization. While there were capable and well-intentioned leaders, emotional intelligence and psychological safety were not consistently present across teams. Communication styles and levels of support differed widely, and employees were not always given the same information, context, or opportunities. As a result, feedback could feel inconsistent or contradictory, and concerns were not always addressed in a constructive or transparent way. Many employees felt discouraged from raising concerns or challenging decisions due to how feedback was received or handled in certain situations. In some cases, workplace dynamics included indirect communication, gossip, or public criticism rather than direct, constructive dialogue. Over time, this contributed to an environment where employees became more cautious about speaking openly, which limited trust, collaboration, and healthy feedback loops. The most disappointing aspect was the disconnect between the company's outward-facing brand and the internal employee experience. YETI attracts talented people who care deeply about the work and the product, but without stronger investment in leadership development, communication, and employee well-being, the culture risks driving away the very people who make the company successful.

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