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For over a century, The RoomPlace Furniture and Mattress stores have made its mission helping Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin residents design the homes of their dreams. Our roots date back to 1912, when Sam Berman founded Harlem Furniture, bringing furniture directly to customers doors in Chicago. Now, with over 27 locations, The RoomPlace serves a much wider base of furniture shoppers, but with the same commitment to meeting personalized tastes. Over the course of these hundred odd years, we have remained a family-owned and community-oriented business, delivering to our customers exquisite furniture at affordable prices. Aside from offering outstanding value and service, The RoomPlace has set itself apart by bringing collections of furnishings and mattresses that you simply won’t find anywhere else. We cater to the unique and eclectic tastes of our customer base, and pride ourselves in being able to offer furnishings to suit all tastes. With the continued support of our customers, read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
4
TOTAL
RATINGS
50

The Roomplace Company Culture

The Roomplace Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
A+
4.7/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

The Roomplace CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bruce Berman The Roomplace's CEO
Bruce Berman
85 /100

Diversity at The Roomplace

Women at The Roomplace

The Roomplace eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

67

The Roomplace employees are 67% more likely to recommend The Roomplace as a great place to work

67%Promoters
33%Passives
0%Detractors

Working at The Roomplace

Working at The Roomplace is rated highly by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Roomplace employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Leadership categories, putting The Roomplace’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at The Roomplace was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at The Roomplace

A+

Overall Company Culture at The Roomplace is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

The Roomplace ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

The Roomplace Employee Reviews

Out of 12 The Roomplace employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Roomplace improve their work culture.

82%
18%
Positive Reviews82%
Constructive Feedback18%

Positive Reviews From The Roomplace Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    They talked about opportunities on income
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Everyone Working together to hit are goals
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Professional atmosphere and team work

Constructive Feedback From The Roomplace Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Match the 401K and raises should come with seniority time

The Roomplace Company Information

The Roomplace Company Overview

For over a century, The RoomPlace Furniture and Mattress stores have made its mission helping Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin residents design the homes of their dreams. Our roots date back to 1912, when Sam Berman founded Harlem Furniture, bringing furniture directly to customers doors in Chicago. Now, with over 27 locations, The RoomPlace serves a much wider base of furniture shoppers, but with the same commitment to meeting personalized tastes. Over the course of these hundred odd years, we have remained a family-owned and community-oriented business, delivering to our customers exquisite furniture at affordable prices. Aside from offering outstanding value and service, The RoomPlace has set itself apart by bringing collections of furnishings and mattresses that you simply won’t find anywhere else. We cater to the unique and eclectic tastes of our customer base, and pride ourselves in being able to offer furnishings to suit all tastes. With the continued support of our customers,

The Roomplace was founded in 1912 and its current CEO is Bruce Berman. Since its inception 114 years ago, The Roomplace has grown to 600 employees.

The Roomplace Mission, Vision & Values

The Roomplace Mission & Values

For over a century, The RoomPlace Furniture and Mattress stores have made its mission helping Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin residents design the homes of their dreams. Our roots date back to 1912, when Sam Berman founded Harlem Furniture, bringing furniture directly to customers doors in Chicago. Now, with over 27 locations, The RoomPlace serves a much wider base of furniture shoppers, but with the same commitment to meeting personalized tastes. Over the course of these hundred odd years, we have remained a family-owned and community-oriented business, delivering to our customers exquisite furniture at affordable prices.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at The Roomplace

As we step into a new era of corporate responsibility, the significance of sustainable practices within our workplace cannot be understated. At The RoomPlace we believe that a commitment to the environment goes hand-in-hand with fostering a thriving and engaged workforce. Join me in exploring the remarkable impact our recycling initiative has had on both our carbon footprint and our team dynamics.

Taking the Green Leap: FY 2023 YTD Results

The numbers speak volumes: between October 2022 and July 2023, our diligent efforts in recycling have led to the recycling of an impressive 1,565,053 pounds of materials, including Corrugated Cardboard, Plastic, Styrofoam, and Paper. This remarkable feat translates to a staggering 3,132 tons of CO2 emissions avoided, aligning perfectly with our commitment to reducing our environmental impact.

Moreover, consider these striking alternatives: the recycling initiative has spared the consumption of 319,714 gallons of gasoline, saved the equivalent of 130,527 propane cylinders used for home barbecues, and offset the emissions generated by 632 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles driven for a year. Imagine, too, the energy conservation achieved by powering 553 homes for an entire year.

Headquarter1000-46 Rohlwing Road
Lombard, IL 60148
United States of America
Websitewww.theroomplace.com
Founding Date1912
Tel630.261.1600
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.theroomplace.com/careers
Social Sites

The Roomplace Competitors

The Roomplace competitors include Rooms To Go, Bob's Discount Furniture, and Ashley Furniture. The Roomplace ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Roomplace compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    The Roomplace's Logo
    The Roomplace
    4.7/5
  2. #2
    Rooms To Go's Logo
    Rooms To Go
    3.8/5
  3. #3
    Bob's Discount Furniture's Logo
    Bob's Discount Furniture
    3.3/5
  4. #4
    Ashley Furniture's Logo
    Ashley Furniture
    2.5/5
  • We're not just a furniture store - You can build your career in other areas of the business like Information Technology!
  • Gearing up for our hiring event at our newest showroom in Woodridge, IL!
  • Celebrating the success of our great leaders!
  • "It's like we are a big family"
  • Grilling for the team!

The Roomplace Employees

The Roomplace has 600 employees. 4 employees at The Roomplace have reviewed The Roomplace across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 4 The Roomplace employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at The Roomplace are pleased with their total compensation at The Roomplace, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at The Roomplace are pleased with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at The Roomplace are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at The Roomplace believe the environment at The Roomplace is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Roomplace is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at The Roomplace work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at The Roomplace are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining The Roomplace - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.

The Roomplace KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no The Roomplace employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand The Roomplace's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

The Roomplace CEO & Leadership

The Roomplace CEO - Bruce Berman

Bruce Berman The Roomplace's CEO
85 /100

The Roomplace’s CEO Bruce Berman started in this role in 2021. Bruce’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Compared to The Roomplace’s competitors, Bruce Berman ranks right above Rooms To Go CEO Jeff Seaman. Under Berman’s leadership, The Roomplace employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Leadership. Meetings and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where The Roomplace could stand to see real improvement.

The Roomplace Leadership

The The Roomplace Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Bruce Berman, VP of Sales Benjamin Macias, and Director of Sales Wael Kawash

  • Bruce Berman  CEO / President

    Bruce Berman CEO / President

    Bruce Berman serves as the CEO / President of The Roomplace.

  • Benjamin Macias VP of Sales

    Benjamin Macias serves as the VP of Sales for The RoomPlace. Benjamin started at The RoomPlace in December of 2007.... read more

  • Wael Kawash Director of Sales

    Wael Kawash serves as the Director of Sales for The RoomPlace. Wael started at The RoomPlace in December of 1997. Wael... read more

  • Jasmine Sakic VP of Customer Care

    Jasmine Sakic serves as the VP of Customer Care for The RoomPlace. Jasmine started at The RoomPlace in September of... read more

  • Richard Cawley Chief Financial Officer

    Richard Cawley serves as the Chief Financial Officer for The RoomPlace. Richard started at The RoomPlace in September of... read more

  • Cara Wallace Vice President of Marketing

    Cara Wallace serves as the Vice President of Marketing of The RoomPlace. Cara currently resides in the Greater Chicago... read more

  • Tara Knightly Vice President Of Merchandising

    Tara Knightly serves as the Vice President Of Merchandising of The RoomPlace. Tara currently resides in the Greater... read more

  • Tim Adams Vice President of Sales

    Tim Adams serves as the Vice President of Sales of The RoomPlace. Tim currently resides in the Greater Chicago Area.

  • Brian Mikes Vice President, Information Technology and Vice President Operations

    Brian Mikes serves as the Vice President, Information Technology and Vice President Operations of The RoomPlace. Brian... read more

The Roomplace Salaries

How much does The Roomplace pay?

How much do people at The Roomplace get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Roomplace is $72,776, or $34 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $74,658, or $35 per hour.

At The Roomplace, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $141,292 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,375 annually. Average The Roomplace salaries by department include: Customer Support at $53,694, Admin at $53,253, Finance at $62,296, and Communications at $74,658. Half of The Roomplace salaries are above $74,658.

3 employees at The Roomplace rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at The Roomplace rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$46k
$46k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$61k
$61k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$71k
$71k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$129k
$129k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$194k
$194k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$245k
$245k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$268k
$268k100th Percentile
$72,776*
Average Compensation
$74,658*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

The Roomplace Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at The Roomplace

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Roomplace across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

The Roomplace Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

The Roomplace PTO

The Roomplace PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

The Roomplace Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Roomplace

What is The Roomplace address?

The Roomplace location is at 1000-46 Rohlwing Road

Who is the CEO of The Roomplace?

The Roomplace CEO is Bruce Berman, their score by employees is 85

What is The Roomplace eNPS?

The eNPS for The Roomplace is 67

What is the salary for Sales Rep in The Roomplace?

Sales Rep average salary in the US is 102k

What are the salaries in the Design in The Roomplace?

The average salaries for Design in The Roomplace is 80k

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