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    Found 149 reviews

    3.9
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    72%
    Recommend to a Friend
    83%
    Approve of CEO
    IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin
    Jesper Brodin
    24 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Great benefits coworkers oriented plus advancement opportunities" (in 300 reviews)

    • "Good benefits, pay was pretty good for a part time position" (in 167 reviews)

    Cons
    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Customer Service"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      • Work/Life Balance
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      • Compensation and Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Customer Service Co-Worker in Sheffield, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at IKEA part-time for more than 2 years

      Pros

      +Well funded and nice environment +Good holiday options +Decent HR

      Cons

      -Some managers are lackluster -Loads of red tape

      IKEA2019-04-03

    2. "High School Culture"

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      Former Employee - Sales Co-Worker in West Thurrock, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at IKEA part-time for more than 2 years

      Pros

      The decent co-workers who make the job fun.

      Cons

      Poor Management Childish Behaviour from Supervisors Endless chain of managers Unrealistic expectations Rewarded on telling on others than actual hard work 75% of the customers act like 6 year old children Most managers are on an EGO TRIP

      Advice to Management

      Hire people who know how to work with people not just bark orders.

      IKEA2019-05-22
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    3. "good"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Coventry, England

      I worked at IKEA full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      free food, people are nice

      Cons

      very strict and short breaks

      IKEA2019-05-17

    4. "Customer service assistant"

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        Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in London, England

        I have been working at IKEA part-time for more than 4 years

        Pros

        I have three years experience in serving customers in tesco. I am ready to work with no supervision. I am strong and healthy person .

        Cons

        If you give me a chance to apply in this job. I am able to work to meet your high standards.

        Advice to Management

        I will be very happy if you offer me this job.

        IKEA2019-04-29

      • "X"

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        Former Employee - Project Manager/BA in Croydon, England
        Doesn't Recommend
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I worked at IKEA part-time for more than 2 years

        Pros

        Flexible hours and good canteen

        Cons

        Weird reward culture not enough perks

        IKEA2019-04-26

      • "Good company"

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        Former Employee - Warehouse Worker in Cardiff university Queens Buildings, Wales
        Recommends
        Neutral Outlook
        No Opinion of CEO

        I worked at IKEA full-time for more than a year

        Pros

        Great company providing value through efficiency.

        Cons

        Rigid structure but understandable based on service.

        IKEA2019-04-20

      • "Amazing employee benefits"

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        Current Employee - Sales Co-Worker in London, England
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        No Opinion of CEO

        I have been working at IKEA part-time for more than 4 years

        Pros

        loyalty, excellent company values, sustainable

        Cons

        management communication skills to junior employees.

        IKEA2019-04-02

      • "CUSTOMER SERVICES MANAGER"

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        Current Employee - Customer Service Manager in Birmingham, England
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I have been working at IKEA full-time for more than 2 years

        Pros

        Great people, lively atmosphere, good perks

        Cons

        Disorganised , slow to move forward

        Advice to Management

        Good company to work for very slow to get things done

        IKEA2019-04-02

      • "Awesome"

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        Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Leeds, England
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        No Opinion of CEO

        I have been working at IKEA full-time for more than 9 years

        Pros

        Great opportunities, good people, good fun, Christmas present & other benefits

        Cons

        Staff food isn’t the best

        IKEA2019-03-11

      • "Bedrooms Coworker"

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        Current Employee - Bedrooms Co-worker in Leeds, England
        Recommends
        Positive Outlook
        Approves of CEO

        I have been working at IKEA part-time for more than 4 years

        Pros

        Management are fantastic, incredible opportunities, there’s so much help available if you want to push your career, so much more than just a furniture company!

        Cons

        Cannot think of any negatives about the company, my experience over the past 4 years has been amazing!

        IKEA2019-03-07
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