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Q&A With Walgreens Employees
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How employees describe working at Walgreens
Some of the private label brand products we offer really need to be improved upon. Especially, private label food items.
Review from Marketing Dept
It is a Good Company. Mostly Fair. I would like to see management working with the Digital Scheduling system to better schedule as it is not his strong point. Have a good system it just needs to be better utilized. My manager really should delegate scheduling to his Assistant Manager who's suposd to
Review from Customer Support Dept
It would be ok I would say. Wish they would stop making us stay open on the holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Would be good if nobody shopped on Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Review from Sales Dept
Raises based on moving to busier stores
Review from Operations Dept
It’s not that great. They push you through training very quickly, which is just a bunch of videos and assessments and throw you into whatever job you’re doing. The little help they do offer is telling you that’s the best way to do it, j
Review from Customer Support Dept
What it's like to work at Walgreens
- Walgreens employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
- Employees at Walgreens report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Walgreens have 0 meetings
- 74% of Walgreens employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Walgreens employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 51% of Walgreens employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Walgreens employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 56% of Walgreens employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Walgreens Employees
IDX: 50 TOT: 119
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Walgreens?
If you’re a manager you don’t have a life.
How's the feedback process at Walgreens?
You have an engagement survey. But nothing happens after. Everyone knows upper management is disconnected but they really don’t care.
How do you feel about going to work at Walgreens everyday?
It’s challenging. I love my work. But I hate the environment at Walgreens. No appreciation what so ever.
How's the morale at Walgreens?
In the pits. Staff are overworked underpaid and after 2 years of Covid everyone expected to be at least acknowledged but was still treated badly so everyone is looking for other opportunities
Does Walgreens have a volunteer program?
No
What are company outings like at Walgreens?
In my district none
What is the daily attire at Walgreens?
Casual Business attire no jeans.
What kinds of community outreach does Walgreens participate in?
Red nose, vitamin angels and some local networks.
Is it possible to switch teams at Walgreens? If so, what is the process?
Walgreens does not like staff to switch districts. You have to threaten to leave to be transferred. And you may have to actually leave before anyone listens. There is a disconnect between staff and management
What is the hardest interview question Walgreens asks?
My interview was very simple.
What is the onboarding process like at Walgreens and how long does it last?
The onboarding is done online they give you a very limited time to finish units that take forever. And then they use them against you in the future
How hard is it to get promoted at Walgreens?
Unless you want to be a manager to a failing store and miraculously turn it around with no staff and stay at work all day and night while you’re only paid
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Walgreens?
You have to suck up to upper management. And still you may get nothing.
What do you wish you knew before starting at Walgreens?
That the hiring district manager was lying in everything he offered
How often do employees get raises at Walgreens?
Never. They will always calibrate your review and show you’re a bad worker
What is Walgreens' internship program like?
Non existing
How can I get hired at Walgreens as a recent grad?
Just accept less than market value. They will take you.
What kind of people does Walgreens like to hire?
New grads and younger people because they are gullible and pay them peanuts. New grads have student loans so they will take anything.
What kind of relocation or moving stipends does Walgreens offer?
None
How are the vision insurance options at Walgreens?
Yes
How are the dental insurance options at Walgreens?
Yes
What is the PTO policy at Walgreens?
Bad
How's the vacation policy at Walgreens?
You earn PTO after 6 months of service
What kind of activities do employees at Walgreens participate in outside of work?
They use to do Basketball, softball. I know in my last store we did nothing.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Operations team at Walgreens?
They are quick to remove anyone not meeting often unrealistic goals. So opportunity is always available. They do not look at improvement only a numerical goal. You meet it or you suffer the consequences. There is often 3-4 people in line to replace you..
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Should I work at Walgreens?
22% of Walgreens employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 20% are neutral and 58% would not recommend working at Walgreens to their friends.
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passive |
| 58% | Detractors |
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