IKEA reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(13,414 total reviews)
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Juvencio Maeztu

76% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

IKEA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 13,414 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IKEA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.4 stars).

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13K reviews
3.0
Dec 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have enjoyed the many people I have worked with.

Cons

No real room for growth. Promises of lots of opportunities but no real prospects. Every few years they restructure business and cull staff

1.0
Dec 26, 2025

Avoid if you can

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive colleagues and generally friendly team culture among staff, with a few managers who genuinely try to help. Some small staff discounts and benefits, the canteen food is decent at times, and the brand name can perhaps look good on a CV

Cons

Communication from management is often unclear and inconsistent, leading to confusion about shifts, workload, expectations, holidays etc. Staff can be asked to travel in and then sent home or encouraged to use holiday at short notice. Operational and planning problems are frequently pushed onto employees, which damages trust and motivation. The culture feels reactive rather than people-centred, and this is beginning to show in declining sales and weaker customer experience, because disengaged teams cannot deliver their best work. The time-clock system also seems applied in a way that benefits the company rather than staff, with disciplinary action taken for being only a few minutes late instead of focusing on overall performance and contribution

5.0
Dec 25, 2025

Work life balance!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, benefits, and three dollar meals for lunch.

Cons

Long hours on your feet, wear comfy shoes.

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