Kmart reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(6,687 total reviews)

Edward S. Lampert

58% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Kmart has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 6,687 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kmart 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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1.0
Aug 8, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

When i started back in 2003, I lived only 5 minutes from the store, flexible in allowing you time off. If you can breathe, they'll hire anyone.

Cons

-Starting wage and "raises" are a joke. I've been there for 6 years and still barely above $8/hr. Oh, and they froze our pay this year. Hell I would think Wal-Mart pays better, they need to have a Wake Up K-mart campaign -Too many people in departments don't know squat and were thrown there to get more hours. -They frown if you work a 10-13 hour shift. Uh, I need the most hours I can get, and if that is the only way, then shut up. -You gotta have 1000 hrs to qualify for vacation, but how is that possible when hours are constantly being cut? Last paid vacation I had was back in 2005 -Management doesn't follow policy and isn't consistent with rulings when dealing with customers. -We gotta keep pushing those damn sears cards, email captures, and smart plans. They're gonna push us to hold a gun to people's heads to apply for a card.

5.0
Aug 1, 2009

Good Job

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Independent as far as running your own store but within corporate guidelines. Beginning to be micromanaged a bit which I think hurts a good store managers ability to run a store.

Cons

Bonuses and raises are pretty much non-existent the past 5 years.

1.0
Jul 7, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Located nearby my home, easy to get to. Friendly environment with some employees and customers are very friendly to me.

Cons

Not enough hours or pay. Do not honor what they say in relation to work area and learning new aspects of the job.

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