Not what it is made out to be - Former Manager The Container Store Employee Review

1.0
May 26, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people at the store level, Elfa is an amazing system, phenomenal training for prime-time associates.

Cons

Non-existent training for new managers. The Foundation Principles are being ignored and associates are being treated unfairly. Upper management is still saying things have not changed since the company went public, however it is obvious that the only thing that matters now is the bottom line. In management, the GM will be defended no matter how bad they are or what they do. No room for advancement from prime-time to full-time and no growth for managers.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

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Cons

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