IKEA reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(13,357 total reviews)
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Juvencio Maeztu

76% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

IKEA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 13,357 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IKEA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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4.0
Sep 15, 2009

No job is perfect

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Pros

easygoing colleagues- you are heard when you voice an idea or concern-management can be overwhelmed with high turnover rates -flex time is available if needed without having to jump through hoops

Cons

Minimal pay increases despite strong work performance and ethics- hours can be long and time alone in a department is a constant then you are bombarded on the weekends

4.0
Sep 12, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The IKEA culture is something management tries to make happen on a daily basis - to make a better everyday life for the many people. That includes a good work-life balance, reasonable pay and benefits, subsidized meals, and a co-operative working atmosphere. That doesn't mean that management won't expect you to work hard, especially at busier times! It is true that you can start as a cashier and be running Customer Services in a couple of years. There are many stories of people having fast advancement, especially if you're internationally mobile since there are only 37 stores in the U.S. To get into IKEA, you should take time to understand the culture, which you can read about on the website. Don't show up for interview in a suit.

Cons

Being retail, customer complaints can be difficult to deal with if you're on the returns desk or a manager, especially since IKEA has a strict return policy on some items like bedding, and if you don't have a receipt. It can get insanely busy sometimes, but management often helps out.

4.0
Sep 8, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

FREE Uniforms (Selection and Quantity), EXCELLENT Benefits, Employer-subsidized meals, New Hire Training, Co-worker discount, Laid-back atmosphere, ...did I say FREE uniforms? :)

Cons

No shower facilities, unlike IKEA Sacramento

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