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Q&A With Jo-Ann Stores Employees
Creative. Dynamic. On-trend. Add “Growing” to that list and you’ve just described JOANN! These qualities are a few reasons why a career with us promises to be everything you want it to be.
How employees describe working at Jo-Ann Stores
My regular guests that come in.
They make you want to do your best
Amazing team and amazing management
Joann company needs to recognize their employees enjoy working in their stores but the pay rate and stress from limited work hours are unexceptable.
I love my job at Joanns. Been there 32 years. Could retire, but would miss my job too much.
Review from Operations Dept
What it's like to work at Jo-Ann Stores
- Jo-Ann Stores employees generally work 7.9 hrs a day
- Employees at Jo-Ann Stores report the work pace is extremely fast
- 76% of Jo-Ann Stores employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Jo-Ann Stores employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 58% of Jo-Ann Stores employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With Jo-Ann Stores Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 86
How often do employees get raises at Jo-Ann Stores?
i only got a .25 cent raise every year. during the pandemic, we were given a $2 raise. so i would work for $10 an hour. which was decent. Then it was taken away. When I left, I was getting $8.50 an hour after there for five years.. My last paycheck was under $200 with all the hour cut backs
I haven’t had a raise in five years. Once you hit the wage-cap for your position, you’re stuck.
You get an "anniversary raise" each year, of 20-25 cents, but when the minimum wage goes up, if the new minimum is more than you are making, you only go up to the minimum, in effect losing all your "loyalty/anniversary" raises, so in CA where the minimum has gone up every year, long time employees are still getting the same wage as new hires with no experience.
How's the work life balance at Jo-Ann Stores?
Horrible
Horrible. Coming from a Store Manager. Your salary will drop your earnings to levels below the hourly ASM when you factor in all the unpaid overtime and you will be working many hours for free. Holiday season is extra special; you will have to work 6 days a week during November and December so you will have absolutely no time to enjoy with your family. If you are a team member, work life balance is fine. You will barely get any hours because there are none to give.
I work 8 hours, leave and am expected to return to work in less than 8 hours, so there is no life other than 2 days off per week, which are not concurrent. No weekends off.
How does Jo-Ann Stores handle HR issues?
Top Employee Response
Terribly. You have to go through hoops to get answers and worse to have anything done. If you need to speak to payroll, don't bother because NO ONE will answer your calls or emails. HR at Jo-Ann Stores is a title with no real HR support. It's as though there is no HR.
They have the worst HR department that I have dealt with
Send the problem to someone in the main office in Ohio.
What's the vibe like in the Sales dept at Jo-Ann Stores? How many hours are you working?
28 hours maximum for part time and 40 for full time.
I'm working 15 and struggling to get the you give me more... I'm supposed to be full time.
Most of the time its understaffed and you're typically working 3 hour shifts
How's the leadership on the Sales team at Jo-Ann Stores?
Mid-management was laid off 3-4 years ago so the only leaders are store manager and assistant manager.
The managements okay, nice enough but not consistent
For the most part the managers just sit in the office and only interact with other employees through radio. Not very often are they seen at the registers or cutting counter or assisting customers. Would I call this leadership? Not so much. I find most of the managers to be extremely lazy.
How's the work pace at Jo-Ann Stores?
Pure chaos
Fast
Slow. Low expectations.
How challenged are you at Jo-Ann Stores?
Insanely. Daily. We have a large bottle of ibuprofen in the break room and you know when someone is coming in for their shift when you hear it rattle. The stress and pressure from a management perspective is unreal. They refuse to provide more then the bare minimum of hours and constantly increase the workload with the poorest communication, often changing direction as the other person mentioned. If you work here, you will be working your a— off every day with the most incompetent corporate directions.
Very. Have you complete a huge task, only to undo that task a few days later. Management can't make up their mind or regional manager tells manager to change the previously completed action.
Challenged to cut corners.
What benefits does Jo-Ann Stores provide?
A discount
A low cost health insurance policy with a $5000 deductable. A high cost insurance policy with a $350 deductible that you can't afford making a dollar more than minimum wage.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Jo-Ann Stores?
You need to be able to work fast, get along with other people, and be able to count, add, and subtract numbers.
Just show up to your interview.
What's the best part of your job at Jo-Ann Stores?
Customers
Getting paid, albeit low.
How much and how often do raises happen at Jo-Ann Stores?
When minimum wage goes up
Annually
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Sales department at Jo-Ann Stores?
My manager Rocked it!!!
What kind of crafts or sewing do you do.
What should I wear for an interview at Jo-Ann Stores?
Doesn't matter. The company quit supplying collared t-shirts for employees, so a t-shirt and jeans are acceptable work attire for everyone except the manager.
Business casual. But everyday office wear is jeans and button downs
What kind of people succeed at Jo-Ann Stores?
Those who do not call off or show up late.
You can't. It is impossible.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Jo-Ann Stores?
Annual pay raises are pre-set to $.25, NO MERIT PAY RAISES for hard working employees
Corporate does not support associates.
How helpful was your Sales team when you were first hired at Jo-Ann Stores?
Great
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Jo-Ann Stores?
3 months maternity leave
How can I get hired at Jo-Ann Stores as a recent grad?
Yes
What kind of people does Jo-Ann Stores like to hire?
Anyone that wants to work for a little above minimum wage.
Does Jo-Ann Stores drug test or do a background check?
yes
How are the dental insurance options at Jo-Ann Stores?
Good
How are the healthcare options at Jo-Ann Stores?
There are several options.
What are your coworkers at Jo-Ann Stores like?
Fun!
What part of Jo-Ann Stores's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Fastest growth: buy online, pickup in store. Biggest fail: buy online, pickup in store.
What's the interview process like at Jo-Ann Stores?
A breeze. Smile and be appealing, and even though you completely failed the online personality test, you'll get the job anyhow.
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Should I work at Jo-Ann Stores?
15% of Jo-Ann Stores employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 14% are neutral and 71% would not recommend working at Jo-Ann Stores to their friends.
| 15% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passive |
| 71% | Detractors |
