Fake Helpful Smiles in Every Aisle - Anonymous employee Hy-Vee Employee Review

4.0
1 Nov 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Ability to work in different departments. Customer service is the highest priority of your job, which in turn tends to make customers nicer to be around. If you want to be a manager and are willing to put in the work, more than likely (eventually) you will be one. This job that I started in high school, got me through both my undergraduate and graduate degree programs. You either get into it to become a manager, or it motivates you to finish school, so you don't have to deal with these people anymore (both of which I see as positives).

Cons

Most customers are nice, but I assume as in with all retail environments, people can be jerks. Seniority isn't respected, unless you become a manager. Although not in a cubicle, the job can be a little like "Office Space," in that if you screw something up, you have to hear about it from 30 different people. Also a lot of Seagull Management happening.

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Wonderful and supportive store manager with a stellar staff. I felt empowered and supported.

Cons

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5.0
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Pros

Hy-Vee is a great company that truly cares about the communities we serve. Our 14 fundamentals drive both the customer and employee experience, guiding how we treat and serve our customers and each other. Leadership actively seeks employee feedback and uses it to drive meaningful change across all locations. There is a wide variety of jobs and career opportunities in many different areas of the company from retail to supply chain, IT, marketing, and so many more. obust employee benefits include tuition assistance for degrees, certifications, and foundational learning at little to no cost to employees, and the company focuses on promoting from within for most leadership roles.

Cons

As a 24/7 retail business, scheduling can be demanding in some roles — though the variety of positions means there's flexibility to find the right fit. With a large, decentralized workforce spread across hundreds of locations, consistent employee communication is an ongoing area of focus and improvement.

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