Great company for partners and corporate, but not for managers - Manager H E B Employee Review

2.0
Nov 27, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits, bonuses, and ability to make your own schedule if you’re a manager.

Cons

Favoritism in leadership, judgement on how you make your schedule and what days off you have. You’re also questioned on why you’re taking your vacation time. Must work on weekends to keep up with the business. Leadership can also micromanage you depending on what store you work at. You may be able to take some holidays off, but it is incredibly frowned upon. Be ready to be thinking about work all the time and be expected to keep up with what’s going on at the store even on your days off. Grocery, General Merchandise, and now curbside are the departments focused on by leadership. If you don’t manage or work in those departments, be ready to be ignored if you have a problem in your department. You are not given a company phone or a free phone plan. The company asks you to download multiple apps to keep up with business and to keep up with these apps on your days off. If you work in a large store, it’s hard to be able to get to know other managers. Leadership does not aid in helping managers bond and get to know each other. Leadership also encourages a culture of favoritism in the store and doesn’t give as much attention to smaller departments.

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1.0
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Pros

10% off HEB stuff. That's it...

Cons

NO FULL-TIME OFFER! The recruitment process at H-E-B Digital is deeply frustrating and appears to lack integrity. Despite having relevant internship experience and receiving positive feedback during the interview process, I found that the company’s hiring strategy seems entirely reliant on prioritizing individuals recently laid off from FAANG companies. It feels as though they are not genuinely interested in developing new talent or giving equal consideration to qualified candidates who don't fit that specific profile. Advice for Management: Be transparent with applicants regarding your hiring criteria. It is demoralizing to waste time and emotional energy interviewing when the process feels like a box-checking exercise. If you are not actually hiring, do not string candidates along with positive feedback. The current approach reflects poorly on the company’s values and brand. Recommendation: If you are not a recent layoff from a major tech firm, I would suggest looking elsewhere. It appears to be their business model to prioritize those specific candidates over others, regardless of your personal qualifications or positive performance during interviews.

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