Sterling Jewelers – “Good working environment however compensation and benefits are slightly below average”

Pros

Sterling provides a relaxed environment to work in. Many, but not all of the Senior Management in place respect spending time with your families. This company will afford you that opportunity. Also, I believe this company more than others has a desire to promote from within if possible. Also, if you are into Jewelry this is a good place to work because of the employee discount.

Cons

The downside of working at Sterling is that even though the company is doing very well on the profit line, those results do not always translate to the average worker. Merit increases are so low that you end up having to get raises on top to keep you at the minimum level for your position. Also the 401K program is not competitive with a 25 cent match

Advice to Senior Management

Continue practice of Manager's Home Office meetings to keep people in the loop of the companies strategies going forward