


Diverse employees at Jo-Ann Stores have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Jo-Ann Stores have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Jo-Ann Stores employees are -56% more likely to recommend Jo-Ann Stores as a great place to work
| 15% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at Jo-Ann Stores is rated below average by 849 employees, across various culture dimensions. Jo-Ann Stores employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Jo-Ann Stores’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at Jo-Ann Stores was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Jo-Ann Stores is rated F
Last updated 5 days ago
Jo-Ann Stores ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 870 Jo-Ann Stores employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Jo-Ann Stores improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We can laugh and have a little fun
What are some of the best things about your team?We help each other out
What did you like most about the interview process?The manager who interviewed and hired me
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Stores are closing and a lack of vision on part of the corporation
What needs to change to make the company culture better?giving out enough hours to properly do the things they expect us to do (our stock is an absolute mess)
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?We're all stressed about the same things. It brings morale down.
Jo-Ann Stores operates fabric and craft specialty retail stores.
To inspire the creative spirit in each of us -- our customers and ourselves.
Be the inspirational leader that helps everyone find their Happy Place through superior assortments, presentation and service.
| Headquarter | Hudson, OH United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.joann.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1943 |
| Company Status | Private |
Jo-Ann Stores competitors include Target, Walmart, A.C. Moore, and Hobby Lobby. Jo-Ann Stores ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Jo-Ann Stores compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

849 employees at Jo-Ann Stores have reviewed Jo-Ann Stores across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 5 days ago.
Overall, the 849 Jo-Ann Stores employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Jo-Ann Stores are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Jo-Ann Stores, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Jo-Ann Stores are not very pleased with their team. 849 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Jo-Ann Stores are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Jo-Ann Stores believe the environment at Jo-Ann Stores is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Jo-Ann Stores is extremely fast. About 85% of the employees at Jo-Ann Stores work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Jo-Ann Stores are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Jo-Ann Stores is that the company was prepared on their first day. Jo-Ann Stores employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
At Jo-Ann Stores 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Jo-Ann Stores' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Jo-Ann Stores employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Jo-Ann Stores’s CEO Wade Miquelon started in this role in 2018. Wade’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Wade in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. Wade Miquelon’s employees rank Jo-Ann Stores in the Top 40% for Environment, in the Bottom 15% for Team, and in the Bottom 10% for Manager. Miquelon is generally unpopular with Jo-Ann Stores employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Success department, and by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Product department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Jo-Ann Stores Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Wade Miquelon, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary David Goldston, and EVP Operations Bryan Pugh
Wade Miquelon CEO / President
Wade Miquelon serves as the CEO / President of Jo-Ann Stores.
David Goldston Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
David Goldston serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Jo-Ann Stores.
Bryan Pugh EVP Operations
Bryan Pugh serves as the EVP Operations of Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.. Bryan started at Jo-Ann Stores, LLC. in Sep of 2016.... read more
Michael Chao VP of Marketing
Michael Chao serves as the VP of Marketing of Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.. Michael started at Jo-Ann Stores, LLC. in Oct of... read more
Stephen Caution Vice President Of Business Development
Stephen Caution serves as the Vice President Of Business Development of Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.. Stephen started at Jo-Ann... read more
Sharyn Hejcl Executive Vice President-Chief Merchandising Officer, SVP Product Development and Sourcing
Sharyn Hejcl serves as the Executive Vice President-Chief Merchandising Officer, SVP Product Development and Sourcing of Jo-Ann Stores.
Kris Arabia Vice President of Product Development and Global Sourcing
Kris Arabia serves as the Vice President of Product Development and Global Sourcing of Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.. Kris started... read more
Mike Arnoult Regional Vice President
Mike Arnoult serves as the Regional Vice President of Jo-Ann Stores, LLC.. Mike started at Jo-Ann Stores, LLC. in July... read more
How much do people at Jo-Ann Stores get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Jo-Ann Stores is $130,362, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,886, or $57 per hour.
At Jo-Ann Stores, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $245,015 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,542 annually. Average Jo-Ann Stores salaries by department include: Communications at $232,856, Operations at $128,172, Admin at $72,126, and IT at $82,834. Half of Jo-Ann Stores salaries are above $119,886.
423 employees at Jo-Ann Stores rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1263 ratings) while 413 employees at Jo-Ann Stores rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 417 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Jo-Ann Stores employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Graphic Designer, and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Jo-Ann Stores employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $93k | $93k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $224k | $224k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $296k | $296k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $435k | $435k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Jo-Ann Stores score the company 50/100 across various culture categories, placing Jo-Ann Stores in the Bottom 10% 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 Jo-Ann Stores across various culture dimensions.
Jo-Ann Stores' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Jo-Ann Stores' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Jo-Ann Stores' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Jo-Ann Stores applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Engineering | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 33% | |
Admin | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Jacksonville | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Streetsboro | 33% |
Acquiring a position in Jo-Ann Stores' Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Jo-Ann Stores? Employees are not so happy at Jo-Ann Stores and rate their office perks as terrible. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Jo-Ann Stores employees say they’re sometimes bored at work. Additionally, 60% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
Who is the CEO of Jo-Ann Stores?
Jo-Ann Stores CEO is Wade Miquelon, their score by employees is 42
What is Jo-Ann Stores eNPS?
The eNPS for Jo-Ann Stores is -56
What is the salary for Brand Manager in Jo-Ann Stores?
Brand Manager average salary in the US is 117k
What are the salaries in the Product in Jo-Ann Stores?
The average salaries for Product in Jo-Ann Stores is 164k
Who are Jo-Ann Stores competitors?
Jo-Ann Stores main competitors are Target, Walmart, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby