Is HomeSense a good company to work for as a Store Associate?

Store Associate professionals working at HomeSense have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 67 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of HomeSense employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Store Associate Jobs at HomeSense now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Store Associate interview questions at HomeSense .

Does HomeSense pay Store Associate employees well?

Store Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at HomeSense with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 67 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Store Associate salaries at HomeSense.

How happy are Store Associate professionals working at HomeSense?

96% of Store Associate employees at HomeSense would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 8% in the past 12 months. Store Associate professionals have also rated HomeSense with a 4.2 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 3.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HomeSense?

Sales Associate (297) , Store Associate (69) , Retail Sales Associate (59) , Associate (55) , Sales Associate/Cashier (29) , Sales Assistant (18) , Cashier (11) , Retail Associate (11) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Customer Service Associate (8) , Part Time Sales Associate (8) , Customer Service (7) , Merchandise Associate (7) , Merchandise Coordinator (7) , Retail Assistant (7)

What are the pros of working at HomeSense according to real employee reviews?

"The people I worked with were great and supportive" ((in 46 reviews)); "Great multinational company with good pay" ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours and understanding mangers." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great managers" ((in 32 reviews)); "Really helpful and friendly staff" ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at HomeSense according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and over worked" ((in 62 reviews)); "Pay is often close to minimum wage — This is one of the biggest complaints." ((in 14 reviews)); "No training provided other than for 2 hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "Low salary, too fast paced" ((in 9 reviews)); "It was difficult to get approved time off" ((in 7 reviews))

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HomeSense Store Associate reviews

3.6

96% would recommend to a friend

(67 total reviews)

Ernie Herrman

99% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

Store Associate employees have rated HomeSense with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 67 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Store Associate professionals have a good working experience there. HomeSense is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Store Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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67 reviews

4.0

Jan 17, 2025

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Store associate

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Pros

* Positive and uplifting work environment. * Hard work is rewarded with additional shifts it seems. * Strong emphasis on health and safety practices. * Inclusive atmosphere with minimal instances of inappropriate or discriminatory comments. * Woman-dominated workplace

Cons

* Repetitive tasks can be physically demanding and take a toll on the body. * The pace of work is constant, leaving little to no time for physical rest during shifts. * Workplace gossip may occasionally occur, though the overall environment is generally positive. * Washroom checks are duty of all employees on the floor. * Strict punctuality is enforced; repeated lateness can lead to disciplinary action, including termination.

3.0

Jan 12, 2025

average retail job

Store associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly easy job to get

Cons

working for only minimum wage

5.0

Dec 3, 2024

Good environment

Store associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment and diverse team

Cons

No cons that i can think of

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