Corporate Issues - Sales Associate/Cashier Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

1.0
Jun 5, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

30 % discount otherwise nothing else at this time.

Cons

The corporation making last minute decisions to change store hours without proper notification to the employees of their hours or shift change. If you tell management that you are unable to work the shift change because of their last minute decision and need to leave at the original time scheduled, you are told to change your plans and you have no choice to work the change. Scheduling employees when they have put in for a day off on the day that was requested off. Constantly being harassed by management about getting insiders and donations. Customers are not happy with being asked for donations. This all leads to a very hostile work environment. Merchandise is low in any many areas of the store. Too many customers are leaving without making any type of purchase. They should focus on the stores instead of real estate.

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We are a people first company that cares about its team members and provides associate wellness as a critical company value. It would be important for us to learn about the location you work so we can address your specific concern. Your experience does not align with our typical associate experience. We believe in an open door philosophy and invite you to reach out to our HR Business Partner Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com so we can understand your specific concern.

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