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Q&A With Menards Employees
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How employees describe working at Menards
All are friendly very likable
Getting things accomplished. Helping our guests find the products they need.
Customers that appreciate me and my helpfulness
I love it and I love to learn. This is a job for someone who loves to learn, and someone who enjoys having projects.
Profit sharing is the best part
What it's like to work at Menards
- Menards employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
- Employees at Menards report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Menards have 0 meetings
- 81% of Menards employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Menards employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 67% of Menards employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Menards employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 61% of Menards employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Menards Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 39
How often do employees get raises at Menards?
Top Employee Response
Every 6 months a .10 raise is issued after a competency test is taken and passed. Now, if you're a dedicated employee of 20 years, like myself, you stop getting raises or you're "capped out" as they call it. Unless a cost of living raise is issued from General Office company wide, you get no compensation for your dedicated hard work. In the past 10 years, I've received $1.00 raise, or cost of living, not a regular raise. Really makes a dedicated employee of 20 years feel unappreciated and expendable.
My son has worked at Menard's for 5 years. He received a nice bonus in February. He is only a part-time employee.
i can't remember- frequently in the first 6 months, then yearly. But bonus pay for weekends ($3 an hour bonus for those days).
Does Menards drug test or do a background check?
Yes drug testing and background checks
Menards does have an applicant take a drug test.
Yes. Both, background before they hire and drug test after they hire but before you start. Also drug test at random, if they have reason to feel a need or in case of on the job injury.
What kind of people does Menards like to hire?
A diversity of people. Somewhat experienced but not necessarily.
There isn't a particular type of person they like or don't like. The hiring decision is up to the Human Resource Manager and the Store Manager.
People people, hard workers, those who can work well with others but also on their own, people who can follow instructions and yet make judgement decisions once they are comfortable in their positions, people who know how to be friendly and courteous...
What kind of activities do employees at Menards participate in outside of work?
Top Employee Response
Drinking at the bar? There's no activities in place for us after work
Try to get rest as can’t sit down all day ,not even cold water to drink
What makes you the most proud about working at Menards?
The workers are great too bad he treat folks like crap, managers can’t help employee as it rule they fine for doing
It used to be the values and expectations the general manager set forth for his employees to follow at his store. Anymore, it's who you are and who brown noses the best to get what you want. Work ethic seems to have taken a back seat
How can I get hired at Menards as a recent grad?
Apply for a job or jobs at Menards. Let the Human Resource Manager know that you are a recent grad. As for hiring, it is up to him or her and the Store Manager to decide that.
Apply online, but the best way is to fill out an app in person at the store when you see the sign outside saying "We Are Hiring". A lot of times when you do that you might get an immediate first interview.
What benefits does Menards provide?
No vacation, sick time, or health insurance for part time employees
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does Menards offer?
Only if you're promoting as a department manager do they help pay for your move. And I believe they give you 2 weeks after you are to start your new job to find a place to live.
How are the healthcare options at Menards?
To expensive to have. Even the lowest plan is too much and covers nothing. You'll never make your deductible as high as it is
How are the vision insurance options at Menards?
No vision insurance
What is the best perk or benefit that Menards offers?
Profit sharing, but even that doesn't increase at a certain point. Of you're capped out you'll always make the same amount every year, therefore your profit sharing will ultimately be about the same amount, no rollover like they claim.
How are the dental insurance options at Menards?
Sucks, covers nothing
What do you wish you knew before starting at Menards?
That they stop giving raises after working a certain amount of years for them. The lack of appreciation towards their employees. No benefits, no compensations, health insurance isn't affordable.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Menards?
Polite, friendly and not shy or timid to approach guests to offer assistance
What is the dress code at Menards?
Collared shirt with a menards vest or apron. Or menards shirt you can purchase. Jeans or slacks, tennis shoes or nice casual shoes
How hard is it to get promoted at Menards?
Not hard anymore, they seem to promote whomever wants the job even if not fit or qualified.
What is Menards' internship program like?
No internship, but there's a manager trainee program available.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Menards?
Maternity leave is an unpaid leave for the mother and I believe 12 weeks total time off is given. Paternity leave is an unpaid leave for the father whos significant other just had a baby and I believe it's 4 weeks total off.
What is the PTO policy at Menards?
Not sure for full time. As a part time am stocker I get sick time 1 hour for every
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Menards?
They ask about your background and experience , they will give you some scenarios to see how you would handle certain situations
What's going wrong and how can it be improved at Menards?
Top Employee Response
Management, that's it need to treat team members as people and maybe they will be more willing to work rather than 40 quit every 2 months.
What does the leadership team at Menards need to get better at?
Talking to team members as if they are people and not slaves
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Menards?
All talk is negative, especially from management, they have never complimented me rather degrade you even when you accomplish your task.
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Should I work at Menards?
33% of Menards employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 23% are neutral and 44% would not recommend working at Menards to their friends.
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passive |
| 44% | Detractors |
