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.” Read more
Ingeborg – Sales co-worker, Canada At 71 years of age, Ingeborg should know a thing or two about choices. Read more
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.” Read more
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. Read more
Frank – Store manager, Australia “At IKEA there are no limits to what you can achieve, but it’s up to you take the opportunities.” Read more
Dick – Distribution manager, Holland Rather than leaving IKEA, Dick asked himself, “Why not see a different side of it?” Read more
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.” Read more
Angela – Store manager, China She thrives on the freedom that IKEA gives and works hard to take opportunities as and when they arise. Read more
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.” Read more
Oxana – Deputy manager Communication & Interior design department, Russia “It is important to really enjoy your work. I genuinely respect everyone around me, from co-workers to store visitors and strive to be hardworking, fair and open-hearted.” Read more
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.” Read more
Rene – Customer services, Austria “Without the education and experience that IKEA has offered me, I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today.” Read more
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.” Read more
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. Read more
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