Walgreens reviews

3.0

33% would recommend to a friend

(37,153 total reviews)
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Mike Motz

24% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Walgreens has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 37,153 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Walgreens 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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1.0
Apr 10, 2018

Run far far away!

Recommend
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Pros

Prescription insurance. I love the team of people I work with. They are awesome. There are over 10,000 stores in over 20 countries so there is lots of places to transfer to.

Cons

After 14 years in store management and receiving very good annual reviews the company is suddenly treating me like I'm one of their worst employees. After checking around it would appear they are going after long-time employees. People Like Us make too much money and have had our pay Frozen for the last 7 years and does not appear there will be any changes anytime soon. This company used to Treasure and celebrate it's long time Talent. The starting pay for management has been cut drastically. There never used to be a cap but there has been now for the last 7 years and the bonuses either do not exist or are a joke compared to what they used to be. Payroll has been cut substantially and while they keep promising to cut the workload they come up with new things for us to do despite the lack of people. It has become the norm to do more with less. The review standards to which you are graded against is a constant moving and very vague Target. You are never praised for all the improvements that you make even when they are adopted by the entire District. I could go on but then I am sure someone reading this is already thinking oh I'm just a disgruntled employee. Think what you will but beware just the same.

2.0
Apr 6, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

We are seen as a point of care within the hospital and have had success in specialty. We are viewed as a point of care and as a trusted partner of the hospital. We have developed a patient-centered care culture.

Cons

The company has always treated us like a step child. We are not valued equally when compared to the other onsite's located a bigger or better funded hospitals. Ironically , we have had more growth and success versus our sister store down the road. Why, is a bigger question that HR may have to deal with. Additionally, as a whole I believe the culture has changed. When I fist started with company, prior to pharmacy school, it felt like I was a apart of a family. This is definitely not the current situation. We are no longer valued and are viewed as dispensable. Personally, a little appreciation and gratitude for many who work so hard to deliver great patient care would go a long way. There are no more incentives for pharmacists. The bonuses have been depleted to the point of nonexistence. Even, annually raises are no more. So, if you do not work in Chicago where a union exists, say hello the new business model. AKA turnover, turnover, turnover in the district/DMV will continue. Yeah, there tons of RXM, RXMO, RMGO or other management positions available, but whats the point if the individual is not provided with the resources and tools to succeed. Finally, ever since the last Walgreens retired, we have seen a shift to a business model that does not look through the eyes os a pharmacist. Now, it seems as though the top priority is no longer the patient, but the bottom line. This does not align with my values. I strongly believe, if this direction continues, patient care and outcomes in the district will be negatively impacted.

2.0
Mar 31, 2018

Did not meet expectations

Recommend
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Pros

Remodeled office space, PTO , store discount, average pay.

Cons

Little collaboration, communication, development. Call center mentality, true leaders don't stay.

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