most toxic work environment imaginable - Product Developer prAna Living Employee Review

1.0
10 Aug 2023
Recommend
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Pros

good compensation and benefits, hybrid model

Cons

Prana had one of the most toxic work environments i've ever experienced. After the company was bought by columbia horrendous management was brought, people with no connection to the outdoor or yoga lifestyle making all of the decisions, and all bad ones. product has suffered due to this for a long time now. Anyone showing initiative to improve product or culture is perceived as a threat and pushed out of the company. Feedback is regularly requested but giving any negative feedback will have repercussions. Its very sad this used to be one of the best places to work and now it's the worst. How the leadership at this company is continuing to support terrible middle management is beyond my comprehension and massively affecting the company bottom line. Prana is hemorrhaging money and doing layoffs every few months, and with every round of layoffs people are quitting because its the best people being removed from the company.

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5.0
9 Jan 2026
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Pros

Good culture, good product, and good company values

Cons

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3.0
30 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

When I joined prAna, it was a thriving, mission-driven company with an incredible culture and sense of purpose. I felt proud to be part of it. Over time, however, the company lost its way, struggling to define its identity and adapt to an increasingly competitive market. Former PROS: (no longer valid) -Passionate, talented teams who genuinely care about sustainability and design -Strong brand legacy and beautiful product foundation -Supportive peers and creative, collaborative work environment (at least historically) -Generous employee discount and connection to an active lifestyle community

Cons

-Frequent executive turnover and shifting strategies led to confusion and instability -Reliance on outside brand consultants without consistent follow-through -Significant loss of institutional knowledge due to repeated layoffs of long-term employees -Limited opportunities for career growth or advancement -Struggling to maintain clear direction and brand identity in a challenging market

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