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Brahmin Leather Works

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Disappointed and Disenchanted - Anonymous employee Brahmin Leather Works Employee Review

1.0
12 Mar 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They have started to change their benefits (ie. they no longer will force you to take vacation time during a specific time of year) but it's too late to boost any moral that is left.

Cons

When I was hired at Brahmin I was very excited. The product is beautiful, and I thought at the time, the opportunity for growth seemed promising. Almost immediately, though, you can sense an undercurrent of negativity mostly in response to behavior from the top. The CEO is one of the most insecure and unprofessional people I have encountered in my career (and I have worked in the fashion industry for 15+ years, so that’s saying a lot!). She has nurtured a "mean girl" culture by bullying her employees, pitting departments against each other and creating jealousy within departments by talking behind people’s back and undermining the team mentality. Witnessing her demean and ridicule employees behind their backs or publicly shame them is an almost daily occurrence. She creates a toxic work environment with little autonomy and employees afraid to express themselves for fear of humiliation. It not only stifles creativity but now I understand why after decades of being in business, and with such a great quality product, the brand hasn't reached it's full potential. It's shocking that during this time of awareness and enlightenment there are still female leaders who abuse their power. Choosing not to lead by positive example but instead lift themselves up by tearing others down. Unless you want to feel insulted, unappreciated and dismissed, my advice is to look elsewhere before applying for a job here.

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5.0
14 Aug 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I've been with Brahmin Leather Works for over a year and a half, and I've really come to appreciate the work-life balance here. It's not just something they talk about—it's something you actually feel. People have the flexibility to take care of their personal lives without feeling like they're sacrificing their work, which is pretty rare these days. The team I work with is genuinely awesome. There's a strong sense of teamwork and mutual respect. Everyone listens to each other, and there's no ego or dismissing ideas. I've worked with different departments, and it's clear that everyone's input is valued. The feedback you get is constructive and based on real experience, which I find super helpful. One of the things that is different about Brahmin is that even though it's a big company, it still has that mom-and-pop vibe. There's this close-knit, supportive atmosphere. It's also really nice to work for a company led by women and that embraces diversity. You can see how this positively impacts the company culture and how employees are treated.

Cons

One area where I think Brahmin could improve is the health insurance options—they’re on the pricier side. It would also be great if the company offered some help with gym memberships or other wellness programs.

1.0
21 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Samples are made on site

Cons

Small company with lack of vision when it comes to substainablity

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