Barnes & Noble CEO and leadership

You work at Barnes & Noble obviously because of the books and the people - you’re part of an enthusiastic community in your co-workers and favorite customers. It’s a joy to be able to curate displays, lead book events, and share my favorite reads.

while there are some exceptions, by and large management at every level is problematic: lack of accountability in regard employee wellbeing, micromanagement and inconsistent application of policy, gossip and favoritism shape workplace polities and dynamics, non-compliance of HIPAA through workplace gossip The CEO is so out of touch, his company wide emails and updates lack self awareness - union busting; speaks highly of “honorable booksellers” pay and promotions are minute; stores across country are falling into disrepair

Great discount and access to library of advance reader copies

Customers were great for the most part. If you love to read than working at a bookstore is beneficial. You meet new people and the coworkers for the most part were great to work with.

At my particular location, management was hard to work with. Specifically the store manager. Many work-related issues were never addressed and there were many times that employee concerns were ignored.

Offered a great employee discount and coworkers were easy to get along with.

I enjoy reading, so being able to help others find things they may enjoy is really fulfilling. I also like shelving books, because organization is key.

The current manager doesn't always curate the most positive work environment and puts a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of booksellers when they could be handling these things just fine.

The employee discount

books

very poor pay scale, poor corporate, no benefits, workload doesn't match pay

discount on books

Casual retail environment, local management is respectful and appreciative.

No upward mobility or full time status available at this time.

Great atmosphere and employee discount.