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eNPS Score
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
IDX: 25 TOT: 53
How's the feedback proccess at Pier 1 Imports?
Not very good. No news is good news. No specific direction on your future, even if you’ve directly asked.
What kind of people succeed at Pier 1 Imports?
Very driven, 120% effort (perceived over working), self motivated, don’t have to be a team player, and direct.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Pier 1 Imports?
Be open to change, express the desire to push for positive change, and be excited about working hard.
How do you feel about Pier 1 Imports's future?
Confident in their ability to stay profitable. I expect a shift in culture, not for the good. They will need to get better at rewarding key players and working on career advancement.
How's the work pace at Pier 1 Imports?
Some areas it’s slow, some it’s unreasonably fast.
How challenged are you at Pier 1 Imports?
Challenged with volume of work being asked of us compared to the resources we have. Not challenged with regard to personal growth and advancement.
What part of Pier 1 Imports's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
ecommerce and digital marketing is growing fast, print marketing is dying
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Pier 1 Imports?
No backbiting, handle things yourself, no us vs them, stay professional at all times.
What do people at Pier 1 Imports think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Pretty good but needs to trim some fat in underproducing departments.
Does Pier 1 Imports have any remote positions?
Customer Relations
How does Pier 1 Imports make decisions around promotions?
It doesn’t. It’s usually a backfill and even then it’s mostly outside candidates. Not clear direction of growth for any role.
How's the vacation policy at Pier 1 Imports?
4 weeks per year available at beginning of the year. Prorated at start. Expires at end of year (no rollover). Up to 2 weeks paid out in the event of separation.
What do you like best about the leadership team at Pier 1 Imports?
We call all our executives by their first name and they are approachable and very supportive.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Pier 1 Imports?
The culture is collaborative, fun and challenges me to be the best I can be.
What makes you most happy at Pier 1 Imports?
It sounds silly, but it is the people.
What are some of the best things about your team at Pier 1 Imports?
Smart, fun people with passion for the brand. We treat each other with respect.
What do employees at Pier 1 Imports think about their benefits?
Pier 1 Imports employees rate their overall benefits a C- and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 56% of Pier 1 Imports employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is less than $500/mo.
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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 |
