"it was just stocking shelves. The coworkers were fine but I found the job extremely unsatisfying and boring even. I don't think this is the fault of the company so I can't fault them for it."
"They pay instructors minimum wage, and require us to do mandatory open houses to promote our classes - all while they are doing absolutely NOTHING to advertise their classes. Then they blame us when enrollment is down. Seriously"
"Worked here for years. There is no opportunity at all for advancement, the people in corporate offices clearly have their heads up their asses and find no value in anyone but themselves, and the pay is a joke. You won't get a more truthful review."
"There is no true accountability in the organization. My supervisor does not support his team. The contractors in the company hold more important roles than the employees."
"My biggest gripe with this company is they change dress code what feels like monthly in an attempt to get more employees to buy work shirts. The shirts aren't pricey but if I have to wear a company shirt, I shouldn't have to use my own money for it. The raises they give are a joke. If you call their CONFIDENTIAL hotline to report an issue, they reply by telling you to talk to the DM. Management in my store was a joke. Blatant favoritism. It could be a fun job, with competent people in charge."
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"I really do think that my fellow employees are really good hard working people. I enjoy working with creative people and customers as well. I like the Idea of a Large scale retail chain that targets the arts and crafts trend."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"If you work here don't work hard. breaking your back and going the extra mile only gets you passed up for promotions and opportunities. Don't ever expect to see your family. You will pretty much make enough money to pay for gas and you will have to depend on the government for the rest."
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"I am almost at a loss for words, but they will come.... and not stop! I started in replenishment which has it's numerous flaws. Plano grams that were obviously set by someone who has never stepped foot in a Michael's store. Running out of room for product. Lack of storage for overstock and no effective way of organizing said overstock. unrealistic deadlines for setting plano grams and putting out freight. Lack of properly trained (and able bodied ) staff. Lack of effective way of communicating tasks that needed follow up. I now work in the frame shop or 9th circle At a B volume store. we are completely understaffed! manager will not let us order basic supplies such as large brown paper and paper towels because it affects his bonus! Politic politic politics! give these people a little power and they think they own it all, and know it all. I honestly don't know how the store makes it's goals. The work environment is down right hostel. Not to mention the over 30 year old building is unsafe and unhealthy to work in. the air vents have 3 inch thick coatings of black dust and mold. The guest bathroom has no ventilation. the break-room sink leaks sewer gas and I'm pretty sure there is a good amount of asbestos in that building."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I think a good corporation would recognize that a happy employee base is important to the overall directive. Making money and cutting corners at your employees expense just doesn't make any sense. This company out right lies to their employees each and everyday stating they are trying to help you. No, you're not! What is the point of lying Most importantly. don't treat people like they are indispensable if they are not!"
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"The casual dresscode and the creative atmosphere. The type of products they sell"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Your personality really has to fit with your interviewer. It's not necessarily about job skills."
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"The hours are really strict. Everyone spends upwards of 10 hours a day at the office"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"More telecommuting options, different hours options, more benefits and bonuses"
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"Team work, great team building, meeting new people, hard physical labour"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"It's a great job if you are creative and looking for something outside-of-the-box"
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"Dead end job, no other job opportunities, not in the field I want to be"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"be more welcoming, open door policy, realize that you can have fun while working"
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"I get paid okay and the hours are fairly short."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Imply you have no life aside from working and you're pretty much in."
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"Not enough work hours to go around. The Customers are often butt-holes."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Not much probably, being the boss is complicated I think."
"The most memorable exp for it laid a solid foundation for my career."
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"Its the leading Arts&Crafts store. The work culture & environment is growth-oriented and offers many opportunities for its employees to learn new technologies/systems. It encourages & supports new ideas. Follows good ethical standards."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Just like with any other company/interview, be honest about yourself, your work, etc. Dont be afraid to present your ideas or share thoughts when asked for, and ofcourse be nice and polite."
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"Honestly, there is nothing that I really do not like about this company."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"This is one of the BEST places I've ever worked. In fact, Michaels was rated among the Top10 places to work in a survey by a leading organization. And the credit, of course, goes to the management/executives."
"Unfortunate."
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"Some of my coworkers and I have become really good friends."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"If you're just trying to get a part time minimum wage job they'll hire anyone. If you want anything more - don't go."
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"Micromanagement. Endless corporate directives dictating how we need to do things even though we already know the best way and the way we're being told is terrible and roundabout. Never the right supplies. Claim customer focus but then make us do ridiculous things like label the breakroom microwave with a sticker saying 'microwave' (no joke) rather than be out there doing our jobs. Treats its employees like garbage."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Get organized. The lack of organization with the sales and promotions, weekly ad, store meetings, etc is astounding. We get a directive that a sale is changing so we change it, then get an email saying change it back, wait no it was right the first time."
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"I enjoy my co-workers, and getting the chance to help people."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Make sure you'll be able to afford working here. I enjoy the work but 9.00 an hour is not sufficient enough to make a living!"
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"The pay is not very good. I can't pay my bills!"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Get rid of the people that aren't doing their job, have employee meetings to discuss the store and how things need to be done and so forth."
"face paced and educational"
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"being able to inter act with customers and learning new crafts"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"be honest about your availability, and be on time for your shifts"
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"that some of the employees are not enthusiastic about their job"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"team efficiency needs more attention, duties are not always meet and left for the following shift to take care of."
What do you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"There is nothing good about working at Michael's except leaving for the day"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Don't show up. They will hire anyone to fill their bodies quota"
What don't you like about working at Michaels Arts & Crafts?
"Management is very poor. They are understaffed and try to get one person to do the work of five people"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Quit trying to act like you have some important position, you don't."
Michaels Arts & Crafts has an overall rating of 3.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 60 Michaels Arts & Crafts Review Ratings left anonymously by Michaels Arts & Crafts employees, which is 21% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 68% of employees would recommend working at Michaels Arts & Crafts.
Michaels Arts & Crafts employees earn $26,000 annually on average, or $13 per hour, which is 61% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 35 Michaels Arts & Crafts employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Michaels Arts & Crafts Salaries by Job Title.
68% of employees would recommend working at Michaels Arts & Crafts with the overall rating of 3.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Michaels Arts & Crafts 3.0 out of 5 for Company Culture, 2.7 for Rewards You Receive, 2.6 for Growth Opportunities and 2.7 for support you get.
According to our data, the highest paying job at Michaels Arts & Crafts is a Vice President at $184,000 annually. Browse Michaels Arts & Crafts Salaries by Job Profile.
According to our data, the lowest paying job at Michaels Arts & Crafts is a Sales Floor Associate at $12,000 annually. Browse Michaels Arts & Crafts Salaries by Job Profile.
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Michaels Arts & Crafts to be Company Culture, People You Work With, Person You Work For and Way You Work, and cons to be Growth Opportunities and Rewards You Receive.
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