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    IKEA Reviews

    Updated 17 November 2018
    124 reviews

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    IKEA President and CEO Jesper Brodin
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    • "hard to get a work/life balance" (in 75 reviews)

    • "Part-time very limited hours given" (in 65 reviews)

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    1. "IKEA"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Salesperson in London, England
      Former Employee - Salesperson in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at IKEA part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      great people
      good flexibility and balanced lifestyle
      great progression opportunities

      Cons

      late shifts sometimes have to stay behind later than required

    2. "Got lost alot"

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      Current Employee - Warehouse Operator in Peterborough, England
      Current Employee - Warehouse Operator in Peterborough, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Work is as good as you make it

      Cons

      Works is hard as you make it

      Advice to Management

      Best of luck

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    3. "Really great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Retail Associate in Belfast, Northern Ireland
      Former Employee - Retail Associate in Belfast, Northern Ireland
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at IKEA part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Decent pay, good work atmosphere and the food is good

      Cons

      A lot of time on your feet.

    4. "Great"

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      Current Employee - CO-Worker in London, England
      Current Employee - CO-Worker in London, England
      Recommends

      I have been working at IKEA part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good pay (living wage), some paid breaks, really positive and friendly atmosphere, working with all different types of people.

      Cons

      Stores can be far away, sometimes stuck doing the same thing

    5. "Decent"

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      Current Employee - CO-Worker in Wembley, England
      Current Employee - CO-Worker in Wembley, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at IKEA part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good pay for young age
      Nice co workers

      Cons

      Poor management
      Repetitive
      Sign you up for over time without asking
      Bad hours

    6. "Customer Relations"

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      Former Employee - IKEA Customer Relations Co-Worker in Leeds, England
      Former Employee - IKEA Customer Relations Co-Worker in Leeds, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at IKEA part-time

      Pros

      Discount
      Great benefits such a bonuses and Christmas parties

      Cons

      the management team in the department

      Advice to Management

      I loved the majority of the people I worked with and had mostly an amazing time when I was working there. At times the management team seemed like they didn’t care for the people below them with holidays being rejected and hours being cut so coworkers were worked unbelievably hard. When I wanted to cut my hours during my alevels just so I could get college work done I was told ‘we’ll have to see how it meets the needs of the business’. I know a lot of other co workers have left for the same reason because they are stuggling with college and uni work and having to work ridiculous hours. I also found there was a lot of favouritism within the department with people being trained in other areas quicker even though they had only been working there 3 months in contrast to 3 years as well as many holidays being rejected. On leaving as well I did not receive an exit meeting so I did not have chance to express my concerns about the department.

    7. "It's been great to meet so many wonderful people."

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      Current Employee - Customer Service in Sheffield, England
      Current Employee - Customer Service in Sheffield, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at IKEA part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The people you meet are amazing. You definitely make some life long friends. You get staff discount and they are always giving out free stuff and make sure you feel looked after.

      Cons

      When the store budget is down you definitely feel it as there is less staff, which results in more work that does not get recognised as it is seen as something that is expected of you. Also it's really hard to progress unless you join their 'stepping up' program which last a year or so and it's more of a course than an actual management trainee job.

      Advice to Management

      Be on the shop floor more and ensure that hard working empleets are recognised. Also take in to consideration a co worker who does not have any management experience but is a hard worker and is passionate when recruiting for team leader positions.

    8. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Sales Coworker in Warrington, North West England, England
      Current Employee - Sales Coworker in Warrington, North West England, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at IKEA part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great company with great job benefits and good pay

      Cons

      Really difficult to move to a full time contract if you start on part time

    9. "Here for a good time-not a long time"

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      Current Employee - Sales Co-Worker in West Thurrock, England
      Current Employee - Sales Co-Worker in West Thurrock, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at IKEA full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Above average hourly wage, fast paced and lots to learn. Every day if different. 15% staff discount and discount on food.

      Cons

      The company thinks an above average hourly wage makes up for over-working staff. Very little support to grow and develop. The company has become very de-personalised- you a just a number to this company and they will replace you in a heartbeat. They will not support you and they will treat you poorly.

      Advice to Management

      Stop treating people as a disposable commodity. Start investing in training programs to encourage people to stay. Stop making rule just to be difficult- get some clear direction for the company and store.

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Super compnay"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Northampton, England
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Northampton, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at IKEA full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Strong values and culture, lovely people to work with, a lot of responsibility if you want it, nice surprises like free food, discounts, lovely staff areas

      Cons

      IT is poor and outdated but they are trying to sort it.

      Advice to Management

      Keep goin

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