Michaels reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(9,671 total reviews)

David Boone

36% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Michaels has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 9,671 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Michaels employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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10K reviews
1.0
Jul 22, 2025

Toxic and Chaotic Environment

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hybrid schedule in corporate office

Cons

Multiple layoffs happening each month, decisions on impacted are made haphazardly, pay VERY low and not looked at on a regular basis, no bonuses have been given in a few years, very high turn on leaders and senior leadership, favoritism and micromanaging is ramped, very negative environment to work in. Work life balance is not happening. Getting emails/texts in the late evening and weekends is unacceptable!

1.0
May 19, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The projects are focused on the maker, and are creative and challenging. Sadly not enough pro's to weigh out the cons.

Cons

During Covid we thrived as a company to come together and streamline productivity. Then we were told we weren't productive enough so we came back to the office. they monitor your badges to see when you come in and leave, and any discrepancies they talk to you. THEN they eliminate more than half your team and shift their projects onto your workload, and if you talk about being overworked or burned out, and ask for help to prioritize- they throw it back on you as if your working on things that don't need attention. Manipulative and cannot trust leadership. If you consider this company they need to clear out leadership first. Pay is NOT industry standard. do your research and don't let them use you!

1.0
May 10, 2023

DO NOT! Warning!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great teams to work with, and genuine people. Still a few good ones left,

Cons

- mistreatment of employees, and mis management, - Poor compensation and no bonus’s or raises. - leaders treat you like this job is a biggest blessing, and hang the potential to be let go over your head. - This company WAS great to work for but upper management and leadership have completely changed the company dynamics and values. - They cut your team in half and expect the same output, They turn it around to it’s your fault for not managing your bandwidth. Overworked!

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