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Q&A With Pier 1 Imports Employees
We give kudos to our associates for creating a one-of-a-kind culture within the company. At Pier 1, we are committed to being successful as a business while also living our values every day—challenging each other, supporting each other, and fostering a fun, friendly and open environment where we can all reach our potential—we want you to feel like, "This place right here, this is me."
How employees describe working at Pier 1 Imports
Connect the online store content more to the content of the former stores. Fun finds at low prices and lots of sales. Your current price points seem to be inflated so even the sales price is too high for the merchandise. You cannot compete with wayfair and etc with your current content/pricing .
all would have been very positive if the pay was more competitive
Review from Sales Dept
In retail there is always a high turnover of Associates, but in my 9 years of employment I’ve never worked with anyone unpleasant or difficult. I credit this to my two Sales Leads, they make
Review from Sales Dept
Low wages and declining associate benefits are not conducive to keeping good people.
Review from Sales Dept
Overall it's a good company and sells good products. They could stand to appreciate sales associates more.
Review from Sales Dept
What it's like to work at Pier 1 Imports
- Pier 1 Imports employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
- Employees at Pier 1 Imports report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Pier 1 Imports have 1 meeting
- 94% of Pier 1 Imports employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Pier 1 Imports employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 20% of Pier 1 Imports employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Pier 1 Imports employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
- 79% of Pier 1 Imports employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Pier 1 Imports Employees
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What are your coworkers at Pier 1 Imports like?
Mostly friendly. Just like most companies, some people don't carry their weight.
Mostly good, very few bad eggs.
Mostly respectful, professional, friendly, hard working.
How's the work life balance at Pier 1 Imports?
Top Employee Response
Always expected to do more. Rarely get a raise. Bonuses don't reflect individual performance and too weighted on company performance metrics. Hours vs pay are not balanced.
Was pretty bad, worked 50 hour weeks for months straight. Getting better. I'm working 50 hours per week, every other week now.
Depends on the department. For me, not very good.
What's the office vibe like at Pier 1 Imports?
Top Employee Response
The corporate headquarters (home office to us) is fun, friendly, and fast-paced. There are a lot of fun activities throughout the year including merchandise give-aways, company lunches, associate appreciate weeks and free food trucks.
not too serious, not too relaxed.
Professional and friendly. Less startup and more traditional corporate.
Do they drug test at all there?
Top Employee Response
Drug tests are given for positions that require the associate to drive a company vehicle and positions in the distribution centers and fulfillment centers.
If drug use during work is suspected
On suspicion of use
What should I wear for an interview at Pier 1 Imports?
Professional attire
Dress pants and blouse if female, dress pants and shirt with a collar if male, with dress shoes.
How common is it to switch departments or teams at Pier 1 Imports?
A Pier 1 store isn't broken down into teams or departments as far as work assignments. Every employee knows the store and can help a customer in any area.
Happens sometimes. Usually in a reorganization to avoid layoffs. Sometimes to backfill for a position without incurring increases in budget.
Do people talk about their political views openly? Or do u gotta keep that secret?
not talked about too much.
It's not talked about much
Does Pier 1 Imports drug test or do a background check?
Pier 1 Imports does a background check.
What's the interview process like at Pier 1 Imports?
They will ask you some work experience questions and then take you into the sales floor to do some mock suggestive selling.
What do you wish you knew before starting at Pier 1 Imports?
That they were going under!
What is the daily attire at Pier 1 Imports?
Mostly business casual. They’re pretty relaxed recently if lower than Director level.
What is Pier 1 Imports' policy towards pets in the workplace?
No pets!
What's the work from home policy like at Pier 1 Imports?
Pier 1 just adopted a work from home policy. 1-2 days per week, depending on your team's ability to be productive out of the office.
How flexible is your work schedule at Pier 1 Imports?
Depends on your department (VP). Some are ok with a flexible schedule, others expect you in your seat 8-10 hours per day.
What are the team outings like at Pier 1 Imports?
Not a lot of outings to comment on.
What's the office layout like at Pier 1 Imports?
Land of cubes. Some groups have opened up their space to be more collaborative.
How much diversity is there among employees at Pier 1 Imports?
Pretty much equal when compared to the local demographics and that of our customers.
How's the morale at Pier 1 Imports?
Medium, could experience more opportunity for individual growth. Hopefully the last few years of running very lean will allow for the company to experience some growth soon.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Pier 1 Imports?
How uncertain the company leadership was in understanding the correct course for the future.
What would cause you to leave your job at Pier 1 Imports?
A job with more responsibilities and a little better pay. Continued lack of interest by management in my career growth.
How often do raises happen at Pier 1 Imports?
Annual cost of living, rarely a merit increase. Again, this also depends on the leadership of the department.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Pier 1 Imports?
Work life balance for most of Pier 1 is good. Some departments are not good. Depends on the leadership.
How rewarding is your job at Pier 1 Imports?
Not very. But that’s my job. Other jobs are very rewarding.
How common are layoffs at Pier 1 Imports?
Occasional. Departments that experience good growth are rarely affected. Usually about once per year as a reorganization practice.
How do you feel about going to work at Pier 1 Imports everyday?
Some days are rewarding, many are just about putting out today’s fires.
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Should I work at Pier 1 Imports?
22% of Pier 1 Imports employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 31% are neutral and 47% would not recommend working at Pier 1 Imports to their friends.
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passive |
| 47% | Detractors |
