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NVB Playgrounds

The culture here is very clique-ish and kind of hostile. It's a small family owned company that has a large vision but lacks clear direction on how to get where they need to go. There aren't any set in stone processes/procedures, and they rely on the managers and ChatGPT to come up with/create a process for their departments. The managers who are close with the CEO and COO are overworked and under appreciated, and the managers who are not in the inner circle are overlooked and eventually let go. They had a massive layoff about a month ago and let a lot of people go that were good employees, with no good reason other than they did not "align with the company's core values"... but neither does the CEO/COO. The only way you'll be successful in this company is if you're friends with the CEO/COO and their family or family or one of the executive assistants, don't come up with too many ideas for the company, don't question the actions/decisions that are being made, clock in and keep your head down and do what's assigned. **My advice to the CEO/COO is to evaluate every department and determine how YOU want the company and departments to be ran, then find the management team/employees to execute those plans. Come up with a clear process and expectations. Utilize and trust the employees that YOU hired.**

In my tenure with NVB Playgrounds I have had the pleasure of working with some amazing talent.  It is a corporation with a family feel.  Each department works together with fluidity as each individual member is personally committed to the growth and prosperity of the company.  

The company is committed to the growth and development of each individual member.  We are able to offer our customer base a true wow experience because of the mutual respect and support available.  NVB Playgrounds is growing exponentially because we are able to work together to deliver real results because we are all encouraged to grow and excel.  

If you are looking for personal career growth, it is available here.  There are a high percentage of internal promotions as well as potential to move between roles within the company.  Knowledge is power, leadership promotes the continual pursuit of information and technological evolution.  They recognize that personal growth encourages business growth.  


What seemed like a bright and fun place to work, quickly became evident that it's still a very toxic workplace.  They have some great aspirations with their core values but ultimately fall short.  Unfortunately there is a lot of organizational problems that still exist.  A toxic culture of blame exists where there is still a lot of problems.  Many employees there fear for their jobs.  I wish I could say great things but unfortunately can't.  There's limited trust amongst coworkers and departments.  Also there is very limited knowledge of the products and industry as a whole unless you've been there a long time.  The remote work environment forces way too many meetings and also a lack of trust in employees.  Compared to other competitors they still have a long way to go.  

If you show up and are willing to learn ask questions. Do your job day in day out you will be given every chance possible with nvb. I am that example. Don't be afraid to ask others and learn from them. Step outside of just thinking you don't matter everyone does. Your work your attitude your attention and your willingness to help and do more goes a long way. The hardest part of your day is yourself nobody can stop anyone from growing if you really want it. The best part of the job is the chance to evolve to help others see amazing people become more than they ever imagined when given a chance. Today is nothing like yesterday with this company it has come so far since I started it and it's amazing to see where it goes from here.

I really enjoy the people at NVB, from my peers to the owner, everyone is so nice and always willing to help. This is a very fast paced environment and a growing company. With any growing company, there are some growing pains, but everyone is helpful and always looking for solutions as challenges arise. One of the things I like the most about working here is that my potential to advance and be part of their success is limitless and based on my willingness to put in the effort and influence positive changes. I literally have several people in this company that I love and that I know genuinely care about me as a person. The schedule works great for me and there is lots of flexibility where there can be. Overall, it's a great place to work!

Before I joined this company, I read a lot of negative comments about it, and I can confirm that every single one was spot on. The training is virtually nonexistent and laughable. Upper management is a group of incompetent yes-men with terrible communication skills and zero loyalty to their teams. You're essentially disposable, especially if your role can be outsourced to cheaper labor or AI. If you don't fall in line as a yes-man yourself, don't expect to last long. If you do end up working here, find a bubble of good people and stick with them, but keep any complaints far away from HR—they’re not your friend.

When I first joined, it seemed like a genuinely fun and promising place to work, full of great people and a positive atmosphere. Unfortunately over time, the dysfunction beneath the surface became clear. Leadership often gave unclear or conflicting instructions and showed a limited understanding of the playground equipment industry.  Many managers didn’t seem to know even 25% of what they should about the products or processes they oversaw.

Since transitioning to a fully remote model, the company has shown little trust in its employees, creating a culture of uncertainty and micromanagement rather than collaboration and respect. It’s unfortunate, because there are some truly great people working there who deserve better leadership and clearer direction.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Quitting time, this employer doesn't pay well. I struggled the whole time I worked here. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?

Working from paycheck to paycheck, struggling to pay my light bill, my rent, and barely having gas money to make it through the week, not to mention I couldn't afford groceries. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
A lot of good guys work here, ex-felons and people without criminal records. We were all a part of the same struggle which was being underappreciated. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hard work, as it should be at any job, but like I said before no benefits.

Typical workload can vary any given day but consists of the same kind of work
I've learned great administrative and clerical skills
Management is dedicated to making the most of business and person growth
Office space is very relaxed and welcoming 
Having to kick back multiple orders to the sales teams in one day; having 40+ orders to write plus multiple Proforma Invoices in a single day
Constantly being challenged and encouraged to seek further education in areas I may not be the most knowledgable 

Unfortunate work experience. I was a manager at NVB playgrounds and I’m certainly glad I’m no longer there. It is very dysfunctional, and out of the dysfunction becomes a toxic environment. The owner and upper management make promises that never come through. Don’t trust anyone there. I’ve yet to receive correspondence from them regarding my final pay and it won’t likely be coming my way after speaking with others that still work there. They’re only looking out for #1 and the employees suffer each and every day due to lack of caring by ownership. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Warehouse associate 10 salaries reported	$18.90 per hour
Warehouse lead 1 salary reported	$24.00 per hour
Sales representative 4 salaries reported	$52,500 per year
Quality assurance manager 2 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Customer experience representative 2 salaries reported	$21.25 per hour

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