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IKEA Company Culture
IKEA Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
IKEA's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
B+Environment
BPerks & Benefits
BOutlook
BTeam
BIKEA CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Javier Quiñones
69 /100
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Diversity at IKEA
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at IKEA have rated Outlook, Team, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at IKEA
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at IKEA have rated Outlook, Perks And Benefits, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
IKEA eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
7
IKEA employees are 7% more likely to recommend IKEA as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at IKEA
Working at IKEA is rated average by 735 employees, across various culture dimensions. IKEA employees are most satisfied about Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook categories, putting IKEA’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Wilmington, DE. See below in detail how working at IKEA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at IKEA
B
Overall Company Culture at IKEA is rated B
Last updated 3 days ago
Top
35%
IKEA ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
IKEA Employee Reviews
Out of 470 IKEA employee reviews, 76% were positive. The remaining 24% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping IKEA improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 76% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 24% |
Positive Reviews From IKEA Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?my coworkers keep me at my job
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?everyone is accepting and supprtive
- What are some of the best things about your team?everyone is funny and supprtive and help you out when needed
Constructive Feedback From IKEA Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?general approach on management especially in P&C
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?better hourly wages, clearer work schedules
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and training and empathy.
IKEA Company Information
IKEA Company Overview
IKEA is a Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space.
IKEA Mission, Vision & Values
IKEA Mission Statement
“At IKEA our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea supports this vision by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.”Sep 14, 2013
IKEA Vision Statement
At the heart of the IKEA concept is our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many people.
IKEA Values
- Living up to our home furnishing legacy
- Togetherness
- Caring for people and planet
- Cost-consciousness
- Simplicity
- Renew and Improve
- Different with a meaning
- Give and take responsibility
- Lead by example
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at IKEA
How sustainable is IKEA? Well, with kitchen fronts made of recycled plastic bottles, taps that save on water and electricity, being a leading light on LED...it's clear we want to inspire change. Because, as the founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad, once said: ‘No method is more effective than the good example.’
That's why we work hard everyday to be that good example, and to help you to be too.
| Headquarter | Conshohocken, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | ikea.com |
| Founding Date | 1943 |
| Company Status | Private |
IKEA Competitors
IKEA competitors include Amazon, Wayfair, Target, and Pier 1 Imports. IKEA ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how IKEA compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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IKEA Employees
735 employees at IKEA have reviewed IKEA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 3 days ago.
Overall, the 735 IKEA employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at IKEA are generally satisfied with their total compensation at IKEA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at IKEA are generally satisfied with their team. 735 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at IKEA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at IKEA believe the environment at IKEA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at IKEA is extremely fast. About 73% of the employees at IKEA work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at IKEA are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
IKEA employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at IKEA report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at IKEA have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
86% of IKEA employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
IKEA employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
57% of IKEA employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
IKEA employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
69% of IKEA employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining IKEA - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining IKEA is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. IKEA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
IKEA KPIs and OKRs
At IKEA 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of IKEA's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 18 IKEA employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 14 have said yes.
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IKEA CEO & Leadership
IKEA CEO - Javier Quiñones
69 /100
IKEA’s CEO Javier Quiñones started in this role in 2019. Javier’s approval rate is just above average, putting Javier in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Wilmington, DE. Javier Quiñones is well regarded by employees for the Environment IKEA offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Javier is most liked by employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years and employees in the HR department. However, employees in the Operations department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to IKEA’s competitors, Javier Quiñones ranks just below Wayfair’s CEO Niraj Shah. With Javier’s leadership, IKEA employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Perks And Benefits. Javier was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
IKEA Leadership
The IKEA Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Javier Quiñones, Executive VP of Strategy and Business Development US Eric Haymond, and CFO Mark Foutch
Javier Quiñones CEO / President
Javier Quiñones serves as the CEO / President of IKEA.
Eric Haymond Executive VP of Strategy and Business Development US
Eric Haymond serves as the Executive VP of Strategy and Business Development US of IKEA Group. Eric started at IKEA... read more
Mark Foutch CFO
Mark Foutch serves as the CFO of IKEA Group. Mark started at IKEA Group in January of 2017. Mark currently resides in... read more
Nick Cooper IKEA U.S VP Property & Retail Establishment
Nick Cooper serves as the IKEA U.S VP Property & Retail Establishment of IKEA Group. Nick started at IKEA Group in... read more
Robert Eske EVP Stores
Robert Eske serves as the EVP Stores of IKEA Group. Robert started at IKEA Group in February of 2016. Robert currently... read more
Benjamin Fauer Vice President of Customer Service Operations
Benjamin Fauer serves as the Vice President of Customer Service Operations of IKEA Group. Benjamin started at IKEA Group... read more
julie wainwright VP of Marketing
julie wainwright serves as the VP of Marketing of IKEA.
Mehin Mirzoyva serves as the VP of IKEA.
Richard Padillo Vice President, Marketing
Richard Padillo serves as the Vice President, Marketing of IKEA.
IKEA Salaries
How much does IKEA pay?
How much do people at IKEA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at IKEA is $145,843, or $70 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,084, or $71 per hour.
At IKEA, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,967 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $49,148 annually. Average IKEA salaries by department include: Customer Support at $151,146, Marketing at $144,931, Legal at $160,834, and Admin at $69,819. Half of IKEA salaries are above $149,084.
237 employees at IKEA rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 716 ratings) while 223 employees at IKEA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 234 ratings).
Salaries contributed from IKEA employees include job titles like Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from IKEA employees.
Last updated 19 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $78k | $78k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $115k | $115k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $136k | $136k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $194k | $194k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$145,843*
Average Compensation
$149,084*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
IKEA Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at IKEA
Diverse employees at IKEA score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing IKEA in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at IKEA across various culture dimensions.
Diversity is a key to success, diversity comes in all shapes and sizes.,,Being ourselves, and contributing with our uniqueness, makes us all grow.,,At Ingka Group, we welcome all dimensions of diversity. A diverse and inclusive workplace is good for our co-workers, for our customers and our business.,,We strive to have a diverse and inclusive work environment where co-workers feel valued for their uniqueness, recognised for their diverse talents, and where they can be themselves. Caring for People and Diversity & Inclusion are embedded in our values and in our vision. We believe in creating a work environment where all co-workers feel welcomed, respected, supported and appreciated, no matter who they are or where they come from.,,
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IKEA Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
IKEA PTO
IKEA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 80% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is IKEA's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 20% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. IKEA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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IKEA Careers
IKEA Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, IKEA applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let IKEA Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in IKEA on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Kirkland | 100% |
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IKEA Internship Program
Acquiring a position in IKEA's Internship Program is generally very difficult. Why intern at IKEA? Employees are happy at IKEA and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. IKEA employees say they’re sometimes bored at work. Additionally, 53% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at IKEA?
Operations
Very Difficult67%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding IKEA
Who is the CEO of IKEA?
IKEA CEO is Javier Quiñones, their score by employees is 69
What is IKEA eNPS?
The eNPS for IKEA is 7
What is the salary for Sales Manager in IKEA?
Sales Manager average salary in the US is 133k
What are the salaries in the Finance in IKEA?
The average salaries for Finance in IKEA is 93k
Who are IKEA competitors?
IKEA main competitors are Amazon, Wayfair, Target, Pier 1 Imports
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