Great value and people driven organization fading and loosing its values & culture because of Local Leadership - Sales Manager IKEA Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2026
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Pros

Great Organization with positive, mature, diligent, approachable International Leadership(Foreigners). Slightly better salary than market and good employee benefits.

Cons

Inconsistent leadership approach at the local level has impacted the overall employee experience. Decision-making and communication can sometimes lack transparency and collaboration. There appears to be limited focus on structured professional growth, skill development, and clear career progression pathways. A more inclusive leadership style and stronger alignment with the organization’s core values would significantly improve morale and engagement.

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5.0
Apr 14, 2026
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Pros

Great managers and coworkers-felt like family.

Cons

Holidays were brutal but mainly because of the coworkers

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

I have a very empathetic and flexible manager. Although I do meet the requirement to be in office three days a week many others do not and don’t seem to suffer for it. My work can be challenging at times, but due to the slow pace of most things here I rarely feel overwhelmed.

Cons

This is, without equivocation, the most sclerotic organization I have ever been a part of. The management structure and reporting lines are inscrutable and even after 3 years I barely understand how my team fits into the larger picture. My job is a data role, and although getting access to data has improved somewhat, it is still one of my biggest blockers.

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