Working at Fred Meyer in Portland, OR: 11 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Portland, OR Area

"I worked for Fred Meyer for 17 years in leadership. I found the company to speak about diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as values. The company was passionate about customer service but at times gave lip services in regards to living its purpose and promise."

"Positive: Rewards card discounts, other perks - rental car and hotel, Ticketmaster discount, jewelry discount, great medical benefits HSA matching, 3 week vacation, 4 personal days and 401 K matching up to 5%. Negative: Company culture at Main Office Portland needs improvement - upper Management and certain clicks impact the culture negativity. For the first year it may not be present. They are trying - Holiday parties, and passing out cookies for appreciation day with the assistance of Cultural Counsel Committee."

"I worked for Fred Meyer for over 15 years. There was always ample opportunities to try new things and seek out opportunities. This was a great place to be if you wanted to hit the ground running and make something of yourself."

"They hire internally to a fault. There are MANY upper management employees who have been promoted way above their ability to the hindrance of the company as a whole."

"Previous CEO was outstanding, Current one sub-par."

"Great experience."

"Best fit in a job I've ever experienced!"

What do you like about working at Fred Meyer?

"I was trusted with the responsibility of making judgement calls by appying company policy, procedures and applicable contracts. I had the backing of my superiors, and would be allowed to explain my reasoning if it was not obvious. If I did make mistakes, I was not punished but trained and allowed to resolve the issue."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Enthusiasm! Be eager to work and be commited to the position. Promise focus and true caring about results."

What don't you like about working at Fred Meyer?

"Sometimes policy would not allow me to do what my internal customers requested. This was especialy difficult if the request came form someone who had authority at a location and was not used to being told no!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Equip employees with the tools and authority to do their job. Trust them to make good decisions until they give you a reason to not trust them. Support and respect your employees, and earn their respect by following your own policies and setting the ideal example."

"Fred Meyer is a great career starting point."

"They wer acquired by Kroger - Future progress in Portland is questionable."

What don't you like about working at Fred Meyer?

"Since being acquired by Kroger, there was and is little opportunity for career development and layoffs were always hanging overhead."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Look past today."