Poor leadership, team structure and lack of accountability - Anonymous employee Hy-Vee Employee Review

2.0
Dec 31, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay was reasonable Many great co-workers

Cons

Leadership lacks accountability for messes they create and would rather shift blame to lower level employees Too much moving leadership for any kind of consistency or follow through on strategic planning Team structure was very flat, creating a bottleneck of work and confusion on who to report to or where to go with issues or questions. No clear feedback on areas of improvement or career growth opportunities

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Pros

Great people and ample breaks

Cons

Hard to move up or get more hours

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Hy-Vee is a great company that truly cares about the communities we serve. Our 14 fundamentals drive both the customer and employee experience, guiding how we treat and serve our customers and each other. Leadership actively seeks employee feedback and uses it to drive meaningful change across all locations. There is a wide variety of jobs and career opportunities in many different areas of the company from retail to supply chain, IT, marketing, and so many more. obust employee benefits include tuition assistance for degrees, certifications, and foundational learning at little to no cost to employees, and the company focuses on promoting from within for most leadership roles.

Cons

As a 24/7 retail business, scheduling can be demanding in some roles — though the variety of positions means there's flexibility to find the right fit. With a large, decentralized workforce spread across hundreds of locations, consistent employee communication is an ongoing area of focus and improvement.

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