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Q&A With Books A Million Employees
Great companies have process and discipline around what matters most; our people. Part of our commitment to developing and empowering our associates to passionately and positively represent our organization involves encouraging our associates to regularly review career growth and development opportunities within the organization. Books-A-Million brands promote a work environment that supports diversity, embraces change, and provides leadership opportunities to every associate. We continue to be on a fast growth track and seek highly skilled professionals to continue that momentum.
How employees describe working at Books A Million
Call back more quickly is the main thing
Whenever I've shopped there and had to ask for help to locate an item I have always been met with kindness and compassion.
Working together and supporting wveryone
Very pleasant work relationships within the store.
When I was in store I noticed what appeared to be bullying by a big boss to other employees. I did not jump in because it was not my space to jump in. It was very in appropriate and made me want to cancel my membership. I believe the person being rude was named Kat or something like that.
What it's like to work at Books A Million
- Books A Million employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Books A Million report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Books A Million have 0 meetings
- 81% of Books A Million employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Books A Million employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 60% of Books A Million employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Books A Million employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 55% of Books A Million employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With Books A Million Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 84
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Books A Million?
More about the industry.
Nothing, I did my research.
how greedy they were and how they still do not like the northern states.It shows in how stores are taken care of.
How's the morale at Books A Million?
Thriving!
Great. The BAM FAM is big.
Usually low because of company.Only high points are due to a good relationship between employees and store manager of store.And that does not happen in over 60% of them.
How does Books A Million make decisions around promotions?
By addressing each individuals strengths and determining how those strengths could best suite a particular role.
These decisions are made by senior management per the recommendation of management. We do a competencies review which helps you identify those items you have to work on to get to the next level.
How do you feel about Books A Million's future?
Very strong! We have been around 100 years and will be around for another 100!
I feel confident they will be around. The leadership is strong, motivated and ensures we are diversified in more than just retail.
What's the office layout like at Books A Million?
Two buildings. Cubes, offices, etc.
We have two corporate office buildings with managers on the outer side in offices and the rest of the staff in cubicles.
How much diversity is there among employees at Books A Million?
A great deal of effort has taken place to include diversity as a natural part of the BAM culture.
There is a lot of diversity and employees are embrace the differences of one another.
How challenged are you at Books A Million?
Daily!
I happen to be in a very specialized job that I have done for a very long job; yet I am still challenged since you are always short 1 person.
What are the team outings like at Books A Million?
They take place seasonally. Bowling, baseball games, food trucks, etc.
It is a variety of charity activities and they bring a food truck, we participate at community events such as PRIDE and annually we District Manager week that is away from the office.
What kind of people succeed at Books A Million?
Those who make the decision to come in each day and give 100%
Dedicated people that are budget conscious.
How's the vacation policy at Books A Million?
Two weeks.
2 weeks for a year. If you are hired mid-year 1 week. That is for corporate employees.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Books A Million?
Very enjoyable. I was able to learn about the role I would play from many different perspectives.
It was actually fun.
How would you compare interviewing at Books A Million to other places you've interviewed?
Average
Very relaxed. More of a conversation than a drilling.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Books A Million?
I heard back within the same week and spoke with three department heads and the CEO.
I met the VP of HR, the Director of HR and the CFO. All in all I was hired within 2 weeks.
How flexible is your work schedule at Books A Million?
Very!
I typically work from 8:30 to 5:30 PM; however, whenever I have a dr's appointment or need to leave early this is not a problem at all.
What's the work from home policy like at Books A Million?
Flexible to each person's situation.
If you work in a store you obviously cannot work from home; however, if you work at corporate you can take your laptop home and it is setup in such a way that you can work securely from home and access all your applications and files.
Does Books A Million drug test or do a background check?
Yes.
Books A Million does a background check and for certain positions a drug test.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Books A Million?
There was not one.
How's the leadership on the Operations team at Books A Million?
overly micro managed causing harder to do job and does not care to hear what you have to say even if its about improvements to better the store
What's the pay like for Operations roles at Books A Million?
low
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14% of Books A Million employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 13% are neutral and 73% would not recommend working at Books A Million to their friends.
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passive |
| 73% | Detractors |
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