Guitar Center – Company does not value its employees at the store level. Upper management is so disconnected from the retail level. Associates are forced to work with 40 year old systems and dial up internet beause the big wigs only care about the money in their pockets | Comparably

Guitar Center – Company does not value its employees at the store level. Upper management is so disconnected from the retail level. Associates are forced to work with 40 year old systems and dial up internet beause the big wigs only care about the money in their pockets

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"We have always known that our success comes from our people, but to put it through this lens, we want all our associates to look left and right and see themselves, knowing that Guitar Center is a place where hard work, good ideas, and culture thrive. What they hear from leadership needs to reflect this vision. That means a diverse collection of men, women of all backgrounds and experiences at all levels of our organization. As candidates consider Guitar Center, we want them to know this is who we are and they will feel welcomed here. That’s how we will continue to stick around for another 40, 50, 60 years."? - Ron Japinga, CEO, Guitar Center read more
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Company does not value its employees at the store level. Upper management is so disconnected from the retail level. Associates are forced to work with 40 year old systems and dial up internet beause the big wigs only care about the money in their pockets

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

Leadership needs to lead by example. They constantly put more and more work on associated while they get paid way too much for what they do

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

For my last employee evaluation, I scored higher than my store manager did and I received a $.30 raise. That seems a little bit off when you look at it that way

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