1-800 Contacts reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(634 total reviews)
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John Graham

84% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

1-800 Contacts has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 634 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The 1-800 Contacts employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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634 reviews
1.0
Jun 27, 2014

Directionless

Anonymous employee
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Pros

As you've heard already, the 20/20 Grille is great and being able to attend free movies twice a year is a plus. Take your children to work day is something my girls look forward to each year as well.

Cons

As you've heard already, there are many. The Executive decision to combine the two different worlds of the company have been extremely disheartening for us agents. There are now FAR fewer opportunities for advancement with this combination. Things continue to change without ample notice or discussion. Going from not knowing what is happening to an immediate change is quite difficult to deal with. I've been here for many, many, years and stayed because of the culture and family atmosphere. But I fear these benefits no longer outweigh the feeling of disappointment, stress, and confusion that have dominated my mind over these last few months. I fear my remaining time with the company is growing short.

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1-800 Contacts Response
12y
We appreciate this Associate's comments. 1-800 CONTACTS welcomes all feedback, both positive and negative. Negative responses cause us to either change course of action or better communicate action we're already taking to make the company a better place to work. As this Associate mentions, we did combine our Rx and Call Center departments to create a larger department. One key advantage for doing so was to create additional career pathways and opportunities. This has allowed associates move laterally and vertically among business channels. If an associate feels as though they don't have a clear understanding about career pathways, we encourage them to talk with their leadership team or HR about career mapping and opportunities. 1-800 CONTACTS prides itself on being a performance based culture. Only the best and most talented are selected for positions within the organization. We have found this to be successful as the end result is the exceptional customer experience. As far as undoing the changes, this is not possible. The organization will make the best decisions for the entire organization. Our leadership team in the Customer and Compliance group has already conducted over 20 townhall style forums to educate on the changes made and will continue to have more. Additionally, managers have an open door policy as well as the HR department to discuss and allay concerns and doubt. The vast majority of the Company as well as our parent Company, Thomas H. Lee Partners remain very optimistic for the outlook and future of 1-800 CONTACTS.
3.0
Mar 13, 2012
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Pros

Subsidized meals On site gym with personal trainers Excellent team members as management is picky about who they hire Regular Team building Yearly training budget They consider new technologies and do use them if they make sense

Cons

Management has stated that they are amazed by how much work we get done, but then we are paid as if we are average. No bonus structure. You start out with only 10 days PTO, 6 holidays, and 3-4 sickdays. This is really low compaired to other software shops. Raises are done annually and don't recognize that you might be under payed for what you do for the company and your experience. HR is focused towards being great for the call center agents and is missing the picture for the entire IT group. Managers don't have enough power over HR

2.0
Dec 17, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Work from home position is a plus

Cons

The ceo just told us that “we know you aren’t being paid well enough. So now we will offer you a financial advisor to meet with” rather than just paying us more.. make it make sense

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1-800 Contacts Response
1y
I very much appreciate your comments and the feedback given! Each year as we review the results of our Employee Engagement survey we look for opportunities to provide more financial freedom and literacy to our associates. Based on the feedback we have received from our associates over the last few years, we have implemented Employee Ownership Programs which provide equity options and ownership to all of our associates. As part of our 2024 engagement survey, we asked our associates what benefits our organization could offer to improve their day-to-day lives. Based on the responses, we heard an overwhelming number of associates requesting how to manage their earnings. This jump-started the idea; can we offer financial wellness coaching to each employee? After the work of many, we have found a partner that offers tools and coaching for those looking to invest, pay off debt, buy a home, family planning, and much more. We hope this free tool will be a great resource for you, as well as many others! If you have concerns about your salary, we encourage you to share them with us. We value your dedication and the years of service you’ve contributed to our organization. Your growth and success are important to us, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to your manager for support and guidance. We are invested in your development and the career opportunities within the Customer Department and beyond! Thank you again, John Halvorsen VP Customer Compliance
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