Don't do it! - Anonymous employee Ashley Furniture Employee Review

1.0
Feb 15, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are literally none. You'll find some awesome coworkers as someone else said, but everyone is interviewing - so don't get attached.

Cons

IT at Ashley furniture is a black hole, according to the chairman of the board and owner - Ron Wanek. I have never seen a company care less about its employees than Ashley. You are one of 26,000 employees and its made clear that you wouldn't be missed if you left. If you go back in history a bit on this website, you can see that it used to be a good place to work - all of that has changed. New executive leadership and new stringent rules about core hours made this place the hell hole that it is now. The entire 3rd floor is disorganized and management only looks out for each other. You are a nobody, and don't forget it. Brown nosers and butt kissers are rewarded heavily; while people that just work hard and head home to their families after work are left behind. There are TONS of other IT jobs in the Tampa area with better pay, more flexibility, and better work life balance - another opportunity won't be hard to find. If you are being recruited from out of state, they do that on purpose because the rumors of what a terrible company it is to work for haven't traveled your way yet. The IT community in Tampa is small and people talk. Beware!

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Ashley Furniture Response
8y
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review about your experience at Ashley Furniture. We take feedback from both our current and former employees very seriously, and we use this feedback to create a better environment for our employees. The people of Ashley Furniture Industries help this company truly define itself. We are committed to continuous improvement as a company while sticking to our Core and Growth Values. For these reasons, we strive to provide the best support possible to our employees and we apologize for not meeting your expectations. If you’d like to discuss these issues in more detail, please feel free to reach us at opinion@ashleyfurniture.com so that we can best address your concerns.

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Pros

Great hours; Mon-Fri 9-5:30 with occasional travel help to other locations. Good benefits. Fair pay. I love my job!!

Cons

Lots of constant change coming from upper management. Must be able to adjust on a dime.

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Ashley Furniture Response
17h
Thank you for your feedback and for your more than three years with Ashley Furniture. We're thrilled to hear that you love your job and appreciate the consistent schedule, benefits, pay, and opportunities to support other locations. We also appreciate your perspective regarding the pace of change within the organization. As we continue to evolve and improve, we recognize that adapting to change can be challenging. Feedback like yours helps us better understand the associate experience and the importance of clear communication during times of transition. Thank you for being part of the Ashley team and for sharing your experience. We appreciate your dedication and contributions.
2.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Really the only positive aspect of working in office in tampa is the employees.

Cons

The company doesn’t seem to care about their in-office employees. Over the years they have stopped giving any perks to working for their corp office - there used to be a sense of care with company picnics, raffles, warehouse furniture sales for employees, EOY bonuses, even holiday parties, but all that is gone now. They don’t even offer separate PTO and sick time, it’s all lumped in together. But wait, that’s not all. Last year an employee came dressed up as ICE for Halloween and HR didn’t do anything about it, which was shocking to so many employees but with the political leaning of the C suite, I can’t say that’s surprising at all. And finally, there have been a handful of layoffs over the past few years and one thing you should keep in mind is if you get laid off for any reason, no matter your tenure at the company you will only get one week of severance. There have been several ex employees who have worked for 5+ years and have had very little compensation for it. Save your time and go apply for a company who actually cares about the people who work for them.

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Ashley Furniture Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of the talented and dedicated associates who help make our workplace successful every day. We are disappointed to hear that your experience has not reflected the culture and sense of community we strive to create. Feedback regarding employee engagement, workplace experiences, communication, and benefits is important to us and is regularly reviewed and actioned by our leadership team. We recognize that employee expectations evolve, and we remain committed to evaluating opportunities that help us support our associates and strengthen our culture. We value all perspectives and encourage associates to continue sharing feedback through the channels available to them so we can learn, improve, and create a better experience for everyone. Thank you again for your candid feedback.
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