CEO just announced full return to office starting June - ECommerce Specialist Brooks Running Employee Review

Great culture and work life balance and flexible schedule

Smaller teams are a reality

The company offers some genuinely great perks, including free lunch, a beautiful office location, and a generous employee discount. I also genuinely enjoy my role and the work I get to do. The projects are challenging, rewarding, and provide opportunities to learn and contribute in meaningful ways. The product itself is something employees can be proud of, which makes the day-to-day work more engaging.

One of the biggest challenges is the lack of accountability among some employees, which can create frustration for those who consistently perform at a high level. Leadership transparency is also an issue. Employees talk to one another, and when information shared by management later proves inaccurate or misleading, it damages trust and credibility. Career growth opportunities are limited, with little visibility into long-term advancement or clear career paths. Compensation also tends to lag behind comparable employers in the area, making retention more difficult. The recent move from three required in-office days to four has also negatively impacted morale. Three days felt like a reasonable balance between collaboration and flexibility. With compensation below market and increasing in-office requirements, employees may find themselves comparing opportunities at larger companies that offer higher pay, stronger career mobility, and more accessible commuting options.