Working On Culture - Anonymous Russell Stover Employee Review

4.0
18 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The chocolate industry is fun and we're doing new things like s'mores and dubai style chocolate to stay relevant in the market. It's been hard work over the last several years, but also rewarding. There's a big focus on creating consistency across all locations - which is a good thing. They are working to improve culture by offering more training, lunch & learns, and diversity speakers. There are social opportunities to get together outside of work too - things like golf scrambles, ping pong tournaments, volunteer events, happy hours, etc.

Cons

The hybrid policy is a bit extreme. For salaried people, it mandates how many hours a day you have to be in the office, even for salaried people who typically manage their own time and balance their hours throughout the week. If one day you work 12 hours, the next you should have flexibility to work fewer if your work allows. Most companies measure the output of work vs. the time served.

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5.0
23 Jan 2026
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Pros

good benefits,great staff and good environment

Cons

can be stressful physically, and fast paced

1.0
26 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

“One of the most rewarding parts of my role was building my team and continuing to learn. The plant employees consistently supported one another, which made the work meaningful.”

Cons

Corporate leadership made collaboration difficult. Criticism was frequent and often came from individuals without plant-level knowledge. I was told I was “wrong” while actively teaching and supporting them. Corporate leadership operated under different rules than the plants, including separate vacation plans and holidays. Equal treatment was never achieved, and the belittling behavior was unlike anything I had experienced in a professional environment. The culture reflected a clear “do as I say, not as I do” mentality. In my experience, Corporate HR lacked transparency and demonstrated questionable ethical practices. Accountability was inconsistent, which made it difficult to lead effectively and retain strong talent.

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