Recognition | Careers | Build-A-Bear®

At Build-A-Bear Workshop, we are proud to have cultivated a unique, special and fun culture that begins with heart. It’s a culture that has helped Build-A-Bear Workshop gain recognition among the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For^®. We also have been named among the FORTUNE 100 Best Places to Work For Millennials, Women and Diversity and Fortune Best Places to Work in Retail. Just as we have been recognized externally, we celebrate our associates’ achievements large and small, showing and sharing our gratitude for the many ways they live our values and bring a little more to life every day!

Organizational Recognition

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A Culture of Recognition

At Build-A-Bear Workshop, one of our core values is Celebrate, and it’s a value we bring to life every day by recognizing the accomplishments of our associates. Whether it’s an Atta-Bear award for individual achievement, or a recognition for one of our store managers, or an entire month of celebrating all that our associates contribute, we’re committed to rewarding all who show their commitment to our Guests, to each other, and to the Build-A-Bear Workshop experience every day!

ATTA BEAR

We believe that recognition and rewards should not just come from managers, but from all directions! Through our Atta Bear program, Build-A-Bear Workshop associates thank each other for the many ways they live our core values every day. It’s a great way to thank peers, managers and subordinates for bringing our values to life.

AAM! (Associate Appreciation Month!)

Each October, we take time to recognize all of our associates for the important role each of them plays in the success of Build-A-Bear! Celebration details change from year to year, but the focus on their contributions and value to our organization is always at the core!

BIRTHDAYS

Just as we love celebrating birthdays with our Guests, we make sure to celebrate our associates’ birthdays, too! Each associate receives a day off with pay in celebration of their special day!