Judges in the Best Places to Work contest were impressed with the unique and creative atmosphere and efforts to keep employees informed. Recently, they put in place a process whereby all employees can receive feedback from individuals and departments they support. Clark especially loves Guest Feedback and regularly shares letters from customers with the staff. Now the company has taken on the attributes of all the people that work here. There's no dress code, and it is not unusual to see even top execs, such as Chief Operations Bear Brian Vent, sporting blue jeans and sandals.
People get to come to work here and be themselves.
Clark said the relaxed dress code reflects her philosophy of promoting a creative and fun work environment. You'd be hard pressed if you worked in a place like this and had to dress up every day. For Bev Schofield, head creative bear, the environment is a welcome change from the typical corporate atmosphere. You are allowed to be goofy. To be in a business where the way you make money is by making people happy is a cool thing.