Worst Workplace Experience - Marketing IKEA Employee Review

- Poor management practices that negatively impact employee experience. - Lack of genuine concern for employees’ well-being. - Management often appears supportive but fails to provide real assistance. - Although the company promotes a “family” culture, there is little understanding or empathy in practice. - Requesting urgent leave, childcare leave, or family care leave requires excessive proof (e.g., photos or documentation), making the process stressful. - Inconsistent communication from leadership — for example, the steering team may deny overtime while store management approves it. - Approved leave can be disrupted without proper notice, with employees being asked to return to work mid-week. - Limited or no clear career progression within the company. - Salary practices may lack transparency and fairness, with compensation not aligned to qualifications, and employees being asked to sign salary-related agreements (e.g., NOD forms). - Strong presence of favoritism in the workplace, affecting morale and fairness. - The company’s stated values, mission, and culture are not reflected in day-to-day operations, leading to a negative work environment. - Some managers may use threatening language or behavior, creating additional stress and a lack of psychological safety at work.