Managers at the store & warehouse level are wonderful. When it comes to the CEO & their team, it’s clear they don’t respect or care for anyone in the store/warehouse- regardless of union status. We deserve living wages. Employee turnaround is at an all time high. We are stretched thin & stressed
What would you improve about your company's interview process?
Look past someone’s college level, vocabulary, and race. Look past someone’s mechanical answers. You overlook so much talent just because someone doesn’t speak as well or has a college degree. Women and minorities are commonly overlooked for promotion. Do b
What makes you most happy at work?
It’s books. I am a book person. I help connect people with books and that’s amazing. I love that I can use my knowledge to help others. Employees are free to be creative… There’s a lot to love. But the trade off right now seems less and less w
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Employees feel like they cannot be open about their thoughts about work. They fear retribution or retaliation from management or corporate. The demands of the job can be extreme since we are short staffed. Hiring practices seem white & male-centric. If you aren’t white, it’s hard to relate to mg
What are some of the best things about your team?
My team works hard. We collaborate frequently & are open to feedback. They are not afraid to share their opinions if something doesn’t seem effective. Our manager for our team is fair & seems to enjoy working with us. That makes a difference. Would be nice if they recognized achievements sometime
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