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What’s it like to work at IKEA?
Sure, it all sounds great, but how do you know that IKEA really walks its talk? We interviewed IKEA co-workers in several countries doing different kinds of jobs to find out what they thought. Why not read these, and draw your own conclusions?Edoardo – Customer services & marketing manager, Italy
“At IKEA everyone is treated as an individual. A lot of people are involved in the decision-making process. Everyone’s opinion is valued.”
Ingeborg - Sales co-worker, Canada
At 71 years of age, Ingeborg should know a thing or two about choices.
Martina – IT help desk, Sweden
“If you have been with IKEA for a long time you become part of the culture; it’s a way of thinking and a way of living.”
Benny – Department head IKEA restaurant, Belgium
He attributes his career path to extensive catering knowledge, his thirst for learning and the opportunities that are available to him at IKEA.
Frank – Store manager, Australia
“At IKEA there are no limits to what you can achieve, but it’s up to you take the opportunities.”
Dick – Distribution manager, Holland
Rather than leaving IKEA, Dick asked himself, “Why not see a different side of it?”
Julienne – HR systems specialist, United Kingdom
“IKEA has turned me into what I am. I have been given the freedom to learn and the opportunity to develop skills that I would not otherwise have had.”
Angela – Store manager, China
She thrives on the freedom that IKEA gives and works hard to take opportunities as and when they arise.
Mike – Commercial activities manager, Canada
“I suddenly found myself in a job where people would listen to what I was saying; they valued my judgement no matter what their position within IKEA. I found this very motivating.”
Peter - Range development, Sweden
"I wanted to work for a company that could offer me a challenging and stimulating situation as I tire easily of routine work."
Rene – Customer services, Austria
“Without the education and experience that IKEA has offered me, I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Yvonne– Food and beverages manager, Holland
“I knew I could do more at IKEA and I wanted to see what other opportunities there were for me.”
Silke – Stock controller, Italy
As parents, Silke and her husband are real believers in the IKEA policy of achieving a good balance between your work and personal life.
