94. Build-A-Bear Workshop
Rank: 94 (Previous rank: N.A.) What makes it so great?
Employees gush about working in the 375 mostly mall-based stores and interacting with parents and their kids who create their own stuffed teddy bears. "I love my job. It keeps me young and happy," said one.
Headquarters: 1954 Innerbelt Business Ctr Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63114
2007 revenue ($ millions): 474
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Pay |
Avg. annual pay* |
Most common job (salaried): Chief Workshop Manager |
$51,873 |
Most common job (hourly): Assistant Workshop Manager |
$36,357 |
Work-life |
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Job sharing program |
Yes |
Compressed workweek |
No |
Telecommuting |
No |
Diversity |
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% minorities |
29% |
% women |
86% |
Has nondiscrimination policy that includes sexual orientation? |
No |
Offers domestic partner benefits for same-sex couples? |
Yes |
Professional training |
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Salaried employees (hrs./yr.): |
55 |
Hourly employees (hrs./yr.): |
35 |
From the February 2, 2009 issue
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