Pros
Some of the most talented and incredible people you will ever meet have graced the halls of Hasbro over the years. The grit, the grind and the iconic brands made all of us want to work harder-together- to make the world a better place for children and their families. I used to be excited every single day to come into work and collaborate with my team and create amazing experiences for our fans. And the community partnerships throughout Rhode Island were unmatched- so many nonprofits, schools, and organizations knew they could rely on Hasbro for help. It was truly magical and the memories are unmatched.
Cons
…Please note that all of the pros listed above are in past tense. What once was a dream job has been decimated into constant anxiety and fear of layoffs every 6 months. I’ve had at least 5 bosses in the past year and a half due to constant re-structuring, and no path forward for career growth or on the job learning. No one doing the work knows which end is up and when the madness will stop. The 5 year “transformation” feels more like the end of Hasbro at the hands of a CEO who has repeatedly said he doesn’t care or know about the toy business and is solely focused on digital gaming. The future of play may be changing, but toys and games are still an integral part of kids and adults lives and should be not cast aside. Digital games, entertainment, toys and games can all exist under one company if you’ve got the right leadership and strategy in place. This C-suite is NOT it. The once thriving culture has been destroyed by current leadership at the top. The majority of folks with historical knowledge of the brands are long gone, and those who are left are constantly looking over their shoulders. No one is happy, no one is thriving, and almost NO ONE understands why Hasbro needed to move to the Seaport. Really- why? CEO couldn’t give one good reason other than “I want new young talent” (aka I want to replace all of you asap). Don’t expect a hello or a second glance in the hallway from this guy- long gone are the days Brian Goldner would walk down Main Street waving to everyone with a smile.