Company is going the wrong direction - Anonymous employee Hy-Vee Employee Review

2.0
Apr 12, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Ok salary -Cheaper health benefits -Fun to work with people in your department -Company does try and give good customer service

Cons

-Upper management is horrendous -Constant corporate pressure ( you are always wrong and they are never wrong, ever!) -When corporate comes into town, the store goes into a “sky is falling” hysteria. -Inflexible hours for managers -Front end constantly calling departments -Losing touch with customers

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
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Pros

East management environment compared to other retail. Simple to onboard and opportunities for growth.

Cons

Depends on the store director or leadership team, as HyVee leans on “employee owned”, w/ majority ownership being store directors. Not much corporate oversight, so your relationship with management can make or break the job.

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Hy-Vee is a great company that truly cares about the communities we serve. Our 14 fundamentals drive both the customer and employee experience, guiding how we treat and serve our customers and each other. Leadership actively seeks employee feedback and uses it to drive meaningful change across all locations. There is a wide variety of jobs and career opportunities in many different areas of the company from retail to supply chain, IT, marketing, and so many more. obust employee benefits include tuition assistance for degrees, certifications, and foundational learning at little to no cost to employees, and the company focuses on promoting from within for most leadership roles.

Cons

As a 24/7 retail business, scheduling can be demanding in some roles — though the variety of positions means there's flexibility to find the right fit. With a large, decentralized workforce spread across hundreds of locations, consistent employee communication is an ongoing area of focus and improvement.

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