Stories from the world at IKEA

Get to know Mara and where her IKEA journey has taken her.

Did you know IKEA offers many opportunities for personal development? One of them is the variety of assignments. All jobs are posted internally, which offers the chance to move to a new role or department, or to work abroad. 

This diversity of career paths is one of the reasons why more than 35% of all co-workers in Switzerland stay with IKEA for more than 10 years.

And did you know that IKEA is represented in 32 countries around the world? Take a look at the current job offer: https://en-global-jobs.about.ikea.com/ 

Get to know Aurelio and how he coaches his team with the motto "We are all Store Managers".

18% of all positions at IKEA are leadership positions and there are 50 different development opportunities in an IKEA store. The recurring performance reviews are the basis for agreeing on these next steps. Therefore, 90% of all leadership positions are recruited internally and supported through leadership training, mentoring and coaching.

Have you always wanted to be at the centre of the company, where the customers and co-workers are? Our open positions are a good start: Search our Job Opportunities at IKEA 

Get to know Lena and how she is embracing learning and growing at IKEA everyday.

There are currently 116 apprentices trained professionally and personally by 37 vocational trainers and over 100 mentors at IKEA Switzerland. The relationship with the professional trainer along the apprenticeship is one of the most important factors why people choose a vocational company.

Some of the apprentices are taking their next step after finishing their training programmes by being a vocational trainer or a team leader themselves. 75% of the apprentices have taken over a new role at IKEA Switzerland after they finished their vocational training programme last summer.

Can you guess the five different vocational training programmes that are offered by IKEA Switzerland? Visit our gaming movie and find out more about the vocational training programmes at IKEA: IKEA als Arbeitgeber - IKEA Schweiz 

Get to know Elisa who believes that every small step we take can have a big impact.

The vision and culture of IKEA is rooted in the purpose to create a better everyday life for the many people. 3’300 co-workers at IKEA Switzerland, who believe, that we all can make a difference, both, personally and professionally, by joining forces and believing that every small action and positive thinking will have a big impact and contribute to a life filled with purpose and passion.

Are you looking for an employer that shares your values, appreciates your personality, believes in your potential and grows with you along the way? Find out more on the IKEA vision and culture: The IKEA vision, values and business idea - IKEA Switzerland 

Get to know Manuela, who is taking off every day in her life with professional training, family, and home furnishings.

It is never too late to learn something new or to change your career path.   An adult education aims to deepen theoretical knowledge in a work area where practical experience has already been accumulated over several years. This is a valuable opportunity for people with job experience who want to pursue professional training as a part of their daily work. The goal of an adult education is to close the gap in theoretical knowledge, providing the opportunity not only to stay competitive on the job market but also to continue growing based on the acquired knowledge. The requirement for an adult education is up to 5 years of work experience, depending on the specific work area. 

In which direction do you want to develop?

Visit our gaming movie and find out more about the vocational training programmes at IKEA: IKEA als Arbeitgeber - IKEA Schweiz

Get to know Emmanuel who is passionately driven by digitalization and innovation to provide a great customer experience.  

At IKEA we believe in people regardless of where they come from and focus on their aspirations. In a world where digitalization and innovation are key drivers, it is essential to keep an environment that embraces people to feel comfortable and safe.  The IKEA culture is rooted in several approaches on how to learn, develop and interact with each other. The base is a flat hierarchy with a feedback-friendly atmosphere. This enables co-workers to learn, try out new things and feel valued, fostering a digital and innovative environment in our ever-changing world.   

Are you looking for a company that offers security for the present and confidence for the future?

Find out the latest news about IKEA here: IKEA Switzerland Newsroom - IKEA Switzerland