Michaels Stores Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"While the company is in a stage of re-imaging itself, and the direction they are going is definitely correct, the manner by which they are executing it is leading to chaos rather than collaboration."

"Being a cashier for Michael’s was a very laid back job in a stress-free environment. The other associates were nice and the supervisors were easy going. I worked here while attending college."

"I've worked for Michael's stores from Nov 2014 - Oct 2019. The company has gone through some growing pains at the beginning of my tenure and had grown its digital footprint. Changes though is a slow process but leadership is in the right direction in growing the company and brand."

"Great co-workers, excellent boss, great culture."

"Michael's is a brick-and-mortar retailer, yet still profitable in a very shaky retail environment. The people at Michael's work hard to achieve company objectives yet reserve and also emphasize fun in the workplace."

"I've been working at Michaels for almost a year. I find it a company that focuses primarily on the customer (not necessarily a bad thing)--and not always on the employees. Some of my coworkers were lost to other companies that were willing to pay more. It's a good place to work if you really like art and know a lot about crafting, such as painting. drawing, and scrapbooking."

"I love my job at Michaels because I love what I do, but I would have to say that it is a poorly run company. We are always short of staff and Loss Prevention is weak. The marketing aspect of the company is really clever, but it can be irritating when customers have disputes over pricing and how our discounts work."

What do you like about working at Michaels Stores?

"The exposure to many different technologies. Those that were retained and not outsourced are very talented. Problem is there just isn't enough of them because 75% of IT was outsourced at one time. Huge loss of culture and SME's."

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

"Must be able to work in an environment that is not very mature from a process standpoint and will have to work with limited resources that are not very skill. Be ready for the crisis of the day."

What don't you like about working at Michaels Stores?

"Private equity owner, outsourcing on a large scale, lack of talent, lack of funding, lack of standards and defined process. Michaels tries to do everything on the cheap and wants everything for free."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Understand you get what you pay for and that business should be a partnership."

"Company is changing due to new ownership, not a long term place to work."

"Honest"

What do you like about working at Michaels Stores?

"Co workers, social events, and location."

What don't you like about working at Michaels Stores?

"No flex time even when required to stay late or come back in. Compensation was low."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Develop a real path for technical employees. Many companies lack this."