Based outside of Boston in Westborough, MA, BJ’s is the northeast’s preeminent membership retailer with over 200 Clubs in 15 states read more
Hiring new talent in the executive departments. Employ easier ways to communicate to clubs changes that are required. Update older clubs and make the correct changes within the structure of executive chain.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Under current market trends Bjs can not afford to properly screen and train management. Therefore, they hire or promote inadequate candidates with no professional people mentoring skills. The current trend in hiring is sparse, so that reflects directly within the company. Morale is low overall.
What makes you most happy at work?
The people of Bjs make you feel like a family, many of their workforce have lived and worked for the company 15-20+ years. As of late, they forced out many retirees, long term team members, slashed salaries & eliminated many jobs in favor of less is more.
What did you like most about the interview process?
Felt very easy and I was very comfortable as if it was chatting with friends. This person who interviewed me saw my potential and gave me a chance. Thats the family aspect of Bjs, but it stops within the clubs. The higher you go, its more corrupt and favorable.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Salaries at Bjs are not averaged equally with other retail job in the market. Benefit packages are more expensive for lesser costing coverage. Finally Bjs only offers 0.5% for each %1 contributions to 401k (up to %6 total for a share of only %3). Understandably their profit margins are lower.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Train management better, leaders need to come out of their rocks and teach the company whats needed. Have more inclusive events for Team Members. Stop boring employees with minor events such as pizza or ice cream. Be inventive. Start a new trend, listen to your working staff, they do it everyday.
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