Smoke and Mirrors - Anonymous employee R.G. Barry Employee Review

2.0
16 Oct 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Small company- potential to understand the business and be involved in larger projects you wouldn't get to otherwise. Opportunity to lead and grow as an employee.

Cons

I am not certain I know a single employee who is pleased with upper management or the work culture. Toxic behavior is rewarded. Manipulation, bullying and dishonesty are the status quo. Underappreciated and undervalued, the "less than" 90% are pushed to exhaustion while the ones up top put on a show and pat each other on the back for a job well done. If you do receive disingenuous praise, it's all talk- no action taken to support employees. I find it suspicious that negative reviews within the last 2 years have been removed and there is an influx of positive reviews within a short time period, as if certain employees were asked to leave positive reviews. Actions prove to be smoke and mirrors.

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5.0
9 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong momentum following recent acquisitions, great brands, and the chance to work alongside a team deeply passionate about what they do.

Cons

None that I can think of at this time.

1.0
12 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The benefits are reasonably affordable, and the holiday schedule is one of the more positive aspects of the company. I’m appreciative of that.

Cons

Overall, this company looks polished from the outside, but behind the scenes it feels disorganized, toxic, and driven by ego instead of integrity. I would not recommend working here unless appearances matter more to you than respect, growth, or genuine leadership. The CEO has favorites. There is no in-between. Multiple issues have been raised, yet nothing meaningful was/has been done. Nothing is in place to support other employees.

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