Working at Michaels Stores in Irving, TX: 7 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Irving, TX Area

"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."

"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."

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."

"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."