Severe Leadership and Culture Issues - Anonymous Employee Revelyst Employee Review

1.0
15 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company offers pretty good benefits and solid discounts on outdoor products from the brands they own, as well as other outdoor companies. There are a few genuinely good people sprinkled across the different departments. Although most of the people that made this company bearable have moved onto something better. If you are a fan of pizza parties, this might be the place for you.

Cons

The biggest issue with this company is the management at nearly every level. My direct managers often seemed like they had no real idea what they were doing, and it showed clearly in the decisions they made on a daily basis. The turnover rate is extremely high, yet little to no meaningful effort is made to improve employee retention or address the reasons people continue to leave. The management style could best be described as “strict parenting.” The company talks a lot about opportunities for advancement and career growth, but those conversations rarely go anywhere. When employees try to discuss moving up within the company, management often treats them like they are unrealistic for even asking. It also feels like leadership prioritizes employees who blindly follow directions instead of people who think independently or bring new ideas to the table. If you do bring a new idea to the table that they like, they will take it as their own and you will not receive any credit or recognition. There were also multiple promises made about company outings and performance incentives that never actually happened. Overall, the culture and atmosphere feel very off. Most employees are either brand new and already looking for a way out, or they came from companies that were acquired by Revelyst and are equally unhappy with the direction things have gone. For being an outdoor company, you would expect more support for outdoor activities, flexible scheduling, time off, or even encouragement to be active. That was not the case. The main focus seemed to be making sure you were sitting at your desk. Walks and bathroom breaks were allowed like in most companies, but time away from your desk was closely monitored, and you would hear about it if it was perceived as too long. However, management had no such requirement to be at their desks, and often it would be hours (yes hours) before you could get a response or ask questions because they were not available.

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Pros

Discounts on Bushnell and Camp chef

Cons

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Recommend
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Pros

The individual contributors are the only thing keeping this place afloat. There are some incredibly talented people here who are doing their best despite the circumstances, but they are burnt out and looking for the exit.

Cons

Working here feels like being on a rudderless ship in the middle of a storm. The leadership at Revelyst is profoundly incompetent, exhibiting a total lack of strategic direction. You aren't just working hard; you’re working in circles because the goals change every single day depending on the "chaos of the week." Communication and Trust: There is zero transparency. Information is hoarded or weaponized, and trust has completely evaporated. Leadership doesn't just fail to communicate—they communicate with such inconsistency that it breeds paranoia. Toxic Management Style: Instead of fostering collaboration, leadership seems to intentionally pit teams and individuals against one another. It’s a "divide and conquer" mentality that makes a healthy work environment impossible. Leadership Apathy: It is exhausting to have to beg leadership to do even the most basic parts of their jobs. Decisions are delayed indefinitely, and there is no accountability at the top. They are quick to shift blame but nowhere to be found when it's time to provide support or clarity. Employee Morale: To say the morale is low would be an understatement. People don't just dislike their jobs here; they actively hate them. The culture is built on stress, confusion, and frustration.

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