They pay new hires $1.25/more than they pay their trained, faithful staff - Sales Associate IKEA Employee Review

2.0
May 13, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- 15% discount on IKEA products for you and your dependents - Reduced price meals - Flexible hours and ease in scheduling off days at least 3 weeks in advance - Full benefits starting at 20+ hours - Occasional parties - Emphasis on community outreach and service (though, that may be reduced currently) - You don't have to take your work home with you

Cons

- No upward mobility - Culture is preached one way; practiced another - NEW hires make $1.25/hour MORE than experienced workers for the same job - Most of the good upper management got demoted; current leadership is unresponsive in solving systemic issues See "Advice to Management" for more details.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Great work environment Pay is great for retail Job keeps you busy

Cons

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