Target reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(94,221 total reviews)
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Michael Fiddelke

48% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Target has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 94,221 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Target 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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94K reviews
2.0
Mar 26, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

10% off team member discount and team member appreciation discount during select months. Benefits to employees that work 20+ hours after probation period. Volunteer opportunities in the community. Seniority is not a factor in promotions.

Cons

Once they have decided that you are a "trouble" team member, there is no amount of reconciliation that can redeem you. Consistency in punishment is dependent on if they can afford to lose you or not at that given time. They may decide to wait until another replacement is in sights to let you go. If someone leaves without notice, there is no one to cover for that position. They do not think ahead to ensure that all areas have enough trained personal to compensate for emergencies. There are no excused absences for being sick. You're either there or not. You must have medical documentation for chronic conditions to be allowed to be absent for those reasons. The pay is not competitive to their main competitors for the amount of work expected. There motto is "Expect more, Pay less." And they do. Your raise is based on how well the store does as well as how long you have been there. You could be the best worker in the world and get a .30 cent raise at the end of the year if you are new and the store doesn't do well in sales.

3.0
Mar 24, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very flexible schedule. Freedom to address issues from a number of angles. Most of the people are fun to work with. We used to do some fun things (cookouts, etc.) however, the new budgets have gotten rid of all fun for the most part. Target addresses issues of workplace harassment, wrongdoings, etc. with full vigor and attention. If you come to work and do a great job, you won't have any problems.

Cons

Money is TIGHT. The stores are literally hanging by strings, but of course, expectations only continue to rise. I realize that district management has a job to do, however, just a little honesty would go a long way with most people. It gets old pretending that everything in Target Land is perfect and always will be. Perhaps a little honesty and understanding would reach people more personally and get some extra motivation from the employees. Many team members are beginning to feel that they are inadequate, when what is really inadequate are the resources provided to them.

1.0
Mar 24, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pay for an ETL is fair for retail. I was an assistant manager for Wal-mart and the pay was alot less. The benifits are good and every other weekend off is nice to.

Cons

You have to be a car salesman to get promoted at target. If you have outstanding work performance and you can not sell them some bs you will not get promoted. It is easier to come from the outside in than inside up.

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