IKEA Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"purchasing home textile goods worth $ 40 million for ikea"

What do you like about working at IKEA?

"I liked the open culture in which everyone could speak about their opinions freely"

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

"be prepared to have your reference check info ready as they will cross verify your ethocal background"

What don't you like about working at IKEA?

"it was sometimes too slow in decision making looking at the scale it operates at"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"strengthen decision making and keep a fair eye within the human resource department"

"As a part-time employee in the sales department in IKEA, I have accumulated much experience both in working and living in 18 months. Besides receiving rewards like the Promotion Star and Golden Idea, I learned leadership and interpersonal communication skills in my team. I when a group of talented people work together to achieve goals. I get excited every time I think about this possibility."

"I've worked for IKEA for 2,5 years and enjoyed every moment working for them. IKEA is more than a company; it's a wonderful family with its own unique values. You will find lots of opportunities and support to move up or even change departments to get more experience. The benefits are also very good and comprehensive on top of a very good work life balance."

"IKEA is a fantastic place to work and learn. Professional environment where you feel empowered and valued. Management is always willing to support your development and through challenges. A+++."

"excellent"

What do you like about working at IKEA?

"culture, people working environment, benefits, travel, global exposure and respect"

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

"simplicity is a virtue, enjoy the people and the culture"

What don't you like about working at IKEA?

"bureaucracy, bureaucracy, bureaucracy, slow to make decisions, slow to make decisions"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"move it, give people more responsibility, be more open and give new hires a better introduction"

"It is a good company to work at, you will have the opportunity to expose yourself in a global level and take control of your development and performance. It is very horizontal so once you reach certain level you must relocate in order to grow."

"amazing, rewarding, worthwhile."

What do you like about working at IKEA?

"I have learned so much on being a better manager, person and friend while meeting and exceeding goals."

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

"Be yourself, relax and definitely have fun! Its a great place to work and learn."

What don't you like about working at IKEA?

"As great IKEA is to work for, due to the very few stores in the USA the growth opportunities were few and far in between."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen and work with your co-workers, they know the business as much as you do."

"Working in Ikea for 4 years,, As a retail company is one of the best, but if you have a collage degree you need to find another place"

"I've worked in various organizations but working with IKEA gave me a sense of work culture that was needed to enjoy coming into work everyday."

"Lots of potential to grow and move up in IKEA if you are there long enough. Pay compensation for a sales co-worker needs to reflect the amount of responsibilities that they are given. When they are promoted with more hours and therefore more duties, the pay should reflect that as well, right now, it does not. The overall work environment in the sales position is good, management listens, however there is too much middle management for changes to be made properly."

"Never had a bad day in 17+ years. Relaxed atmosphere; casual dress; flex hours"

What do you like about working at IKEA?

"Location, salary, flexible working hours, full time employment with a very stable company and the ability to work remotely"

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

"This is an excellent company to work for! I have been there over 17 years and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone applying. Very low pressure (most of the time) and they really treat you well."

What don't you like about working at IKEA?

"The only complaint I really have about IKEA is the fact that they only invest their money in proven software. They are NEVER on the cutting-edge of technology, which was never a concern until now, when I am looking for a new opportunity!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest that they rethink the outsourcing decision and invest in local talent. Company after company have already tried and failed to make outsourcing work. Hopefully, they will realize this before all of their talent is gone."

What do you like about working at IKEA?

"The culture is very solid they put a lot in to keep the team members happy."

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

"Just be honest and straight foward and always be engaged with your team."

What don't you like about working at IKEA?

"I don't like that we have a new GM every two years."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Trust the supervisors when they make a call, and go over go over new prcedures with them first."

"I've worked IKEA, company has positions with no ability to improve or move up"

"At my time with IKEA I have been given the ability to take control of my development with their leadership and development plan."

"Good Experiance over all"

What do you like about working at IKEA?

"Growth Opportunities since IKEA is a global company. Culture of Company"

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

"Great Company that has a lot to offer if accepting of salary"

What don't you like about working at IKEA?

"Working in retail store is more demanding cause quality of workers"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Better pay may lead to more dedicated employees, be more proactive in making decisions"