Goodwill reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(965 total reviews)

Catherine Meloy

51% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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4.0
Nov 25, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoyed my time at Goodwill for the most part. The company is very supportive and accommodating to unique needs and is very flexible with scheduling. The work itself could be a lot, but you do receive adequate breaks and downtime in my opinion. It's a great job to start out with if you've never worked a "real" job before. The benefits are also surprisingly good.

Cons

Like I said, the work was intense at times, and sometimes you don't receive the support you need to complete your tasks. You also end up wearing many hats, as I did a little bit of everything in my downtime.

2.0
Nov 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Will hire almost anyone, for better or worse. Offer generally available benefits. Training not required. Insight into company's actual workings and foot-in-the-door to retail. Easy to work a schedule and draw a paycheck without concern for advancement, longevity, or particular care for the work. Non-profit staus may encourage one to believe they are actually doing good.

Cons

Peter Principle in action. Work scheduling a mess. "Customer service" used as excuse for breaking their own policies to the detriment of employee morale and safety. Poor management goes unchecked. Revolving door of employees, due to hiring failures, disappointing working conditions, and indiscriminate firing of people. Poor pay. WASTE. Riding on the laurels of a non-profit status and history of a name. Sales promotions almost nil. Employees treated as invaluable and expendable. Could be a decent workplace if employees were much better trained and treated with value.

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