Millennials at Big Lots | Comparably
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Big Lots, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a North America's closeout retailer. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
621
TOTAL
RATINGS
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Millennials at Big Lots

Millennials at Big Lots grade their overall culture a B; also rating it 71/100, 10 points higher than Big Lots' overall culture as rated by all 621 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Big Lots think their company is performing well in are: Manager (A+), Outlook (A), and Executive Team, (A+).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Big Lots

Millennials working at Big Lots and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Big Lots, the majority of employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Big Lots employee receives 0-10 days paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers never outside of work. See what employees at Big Lots think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes63%
No37%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited4%
20-30 days18%
15-20 days14%
10-15 days14%
0-10 days50%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly0%
Monthly20%
Sometimes0%
Infrequently60%
Never20%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Big Lots

Within Springfield, OH, 28% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Big Lots, 50% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Big Lots is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Big Lots.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes64%
No36%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Big Lots

Employees at Big Lots have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 20% of companies within Springfield, OH and in the Bottom 25% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Big Lots spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is less than $500/mo. If Big Lots employees had to select additional benefits not already provided it would be massage therapy and gym/health club membership. Learn about perks & benefits at Big Lots.

AnswerPercent
Yes52%
No48%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes38%
No62%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off17%
Career Training25%
Decision Making33%
Fun Culture17%
Retirement Contribution8%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at Big Lots

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Big Lots employees rate their work life balance an A+. They think highly of Big Lots' professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Big Lots' perks and benefits a D+. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Big Lots is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Big Lots' efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes61%
No39%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes75%
No25%
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