IKEA reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(13,400 total reviews)
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Juvencio Maeztu

76% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

IKEA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 13,400 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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13K reviews
2.0
Sep 14, 2011

Overworked and underpaid

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Can sometimes be fun especially before a store opens and everyone works together building the showrooms. You do get an employee discount.

Cons

After the initial hoo ha of a store opening they cut hours to bare bones. People hire on as full time and within 3 months are part time, working 5 hours one day, then 4 hours two days later, it makes no sense. The pay is terrible, absolutely awful and this is an extremely wealthy company.

1.0
Sep 10, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, others don't compare. You gain extensive knowledge on how to run your business. Lots of paid time off.

Cons

They say their vision is to create a better life for the many. They force their managers to work way too many hours. It is like you are married to IKEA and your family comes second. Yes, you get lots of vacation, but you are always bothered on your vacation. There is no real work life balance. They suck the life out of you and then spit on you when they are done. Not worth the pay or benefits.

5.0
Sep 1, 2011

Good

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Nice coworkers, respect from managers, fun environment, opportunities for advancement.

Cons

If you don't like being on your feet then this job isn't for you. As a sales associate you are required to straighten your department during closing. Customers are sometimes impatient (as with any sales job) and very confused. You must have a good attitude and patience.

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