IKEA reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(13,401 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 13,401 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
1.0
Apr 16, 2026

Worst Workplace Experience

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing to say about pros

Cons

- Poor management practices that negatively impact employee experience. - Lack of genuine concern for employees’ well-being. - Management often appears supportive but fails to provide real assistance. - Although the company promotes a “family” culture, there is little understanding or empathy in practice. - Requesting urgent leave, childcare leave, or family care leave requires excessive proof (e.g., photos or documentation), making the process stressful. - Inconsistent communication from leadership — for example, the steering team may deny overtime while store management approves it. - Approved leave can be disrupted without proper notice, with employees being asked to return to work mid-week. - Limited or no clear career progression within the company. - Salary practices may lack transparency and fairness, with compensation not aligned to qualifications, and employees being asked to sign salary-related agreements (e.g., NOD forms). - Strong presence of favoritism in the workplace, affecting morale and fairness. - The company’s stated values, mission, and culture are not reflected in day-to-day operations, leading to a negative work environment. - Some managers may use threatening language or behavior, creating additional stress and a lack of psychological safety at work.

3.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Paid holidays/sick pay Flexible time Staff discount Free parking

Cons

Encourages racism and favouritism Difference rules for different people Values are only on paper, not in reality Lack of career growth

5.0
Apr 15, 2026

Fun

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Had a great time working as a part timer

Cons

I can’t find any issue with it

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