The inside view from human resources operations manager Cathy Donnelly
Founded 1943 in the small village of Agunnaryd, Sweden
Based The service office is based in Wembley
Number of staff 8,500
Number of stores 18 stores in the UK and one in Ireland
Number of days’ leave A minimum of 28 days to a maximum of 38 days, inclusive of bank holidays
Employee benefits include life assurance, pension scheme, sick pay, subsidised restaurant, paid time off for child’s first day of school, interest free loans, childcare vouchers and company discount
Work ethos To give down-to-earth, straightforward people the possibility to grow
What makes the ideal Ikea employee?
“The ideal co-worker shares in the Ikea values, which include honesty, simplicity, cost consciousness, accepting responsibility, togetherness and enthusiasm.”
What sets apart working at Ikea from its competitors?
“We recognise individuals and strive to meet their needs. We support our co-workers to ensure they are competent to perform their roles and have a desire to do a better job.”
How do you strive to retain staff?
“Through our strong Ikea culture, developing our co-workers, our offer of future career opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package.”
How do you ensure employees have a good work/life balance?
“By recognising work is only one part of our co-worker’s life. We offer flexible working, career breaks and encourage a healthy lifestyle.”
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