Haworth Reviews

Pros

Sure is a good group of people, having a starbuck cafe here doesn't hurt either. Management is focused on a culture of accountability and they don't shy away from saying that - refreshing! Constantly reinventing ourselves. Values based organization - not many companies can truly say that! You feel like you are part of something bigger!

Cons

Still a ways to go to be connected across the business groups...

Advice to Senior Management

Stay the course, keep the momentum; this reinvention is exciting but can be overwhelming so just be aware of that.

Pros

Nice building. Sorry that's about all I liked.

Cons

Terrible void of leadership at executive ranks and no vision by the CEO. Culture is like stepping back in time 30 years.

Pros

Benefits are standard with other manufacturers within the industry.
Car allowance, cell phone, lap-top
401k
Pension after five years of service.
Good products.

Cons

Quotas are now being set so high, they are impossible to obtain with the dealers that sell Haworth. A&D representatives are not helpful. Global accounts managers steal accounts from BDMs and management allows it. All of the current dysfunction stems from not having any true leadership.

Advice to Senior Management

When turnover is very high, it effects morale. It would help to have Sales Directors and Sales Vice Presidents that actually have sales experience.

Pros

used the time to learn and grow on my own in order to get out of there

Cons

salary less than par, mid level management strategy lacking and ran Calgary into the ground, biast promotions.

Pros

Nice co workers, taking risks, the future seems exciting

Cons

The executive leadership was more interested in their own personal opinions than hearing the staff comments

Advice to Senior Management

Improve communication and there are areas of real disorder

Pros

The people. The people are great to joke with and be comfortable around. This helps greatly in a high-stress environment.

Cons

Where do I begin...
I was personally hired into Haworth as a resource on the SAP Project. Since my time at the company, and being a part in the SAP "implementation" (if thats what you want to call it), I have witnessed firsthand as the company's management has carelessly steered this project into the ground. They have done so with extremely over-the-top and unrealistic timelines, causing project resources to cram half-baked development/configuration into Productive environments and thus forming a whirlwind of chaos. Throughout this time, Haworth has also refused to pay for qualified SAP professionals, therefore leaving many ill experienced IT resources to struggle in stopping the bleeding and fallout from the entire mess. One of the most infuriating of the issues, is that Haworth has shelled hundreds of thousands of dollars on purchasing SAP software, hardware, and consultant hours for certain add-on SAP applications, and will then throw them out on a whim months later..... wasted money that could have been better spent in hiring qualified resources to do the job right the frst time.

Zero Leadership/Project Vision/Scope PLUS Unrealistic Deadlines PLUS Underqualified Resources PLUS Wreckless Spending EQUALS = COMPLETE CHAOSS!!!!!

Do yourself a favor SAP'iens - look elsewhere for an SAP job. Did I mention they pay peanuts for SAP Salaries too! I am talking 40-50% of what you can expect to make at a similar company for the same position in the same area (West MI)!

Advice to Senior Management

If I had one suggestion, it would be to fire those at the top making these poor, short-sighted calls, hire some real leadership, and clean up this mess! At this point, Haworth has been doing well as a business in the furniture market, however, I foresee this company never becoming a market leader due to it's extremely poor managment.

Pros

Salary is good,people are great. Overall just a great place to work. Bonus payouts have been really spectacular. Going in the right direction, for management to be more open with the members on the floor.

Cons

Not enough time for training new temps or hires, not getting all the correct tools to get the job done properly. Not getting enough input from members, when they want to make a change.

Advice to Senior Management

Just to keep open and honest to all members about change, and listen to our members and try to use their input, before making changes, instead of saying, just do it, this is the way it's going to be.

Pros

big family,lot of opportunities,a lot of different jobs that you can learn and be signed off,you do not have to have a college degree to get somewhere with this company.

Cons

communication could be a lot better,HR needs to have better knowledge and work more with members,
Benefits are decent but I am sure for the size of company Haworth it there is better and cheaper out there

Advice to Senior Management

stop the favoritism,be truthful,lead with leadership and not fear,listen better to members on their opinions and ideas,more round tables and monthly meetings

Pros

It's a global company (although there is no exposure to other offices)
Wide variety of product
Does some interesting research

Cons

Significantly underpaid degree qualified staff
Lack of strong management
Lack of understanding of financial implications / cost of jobs
No efforts to train staff or get them involved in development activities
Very American style of management - do as I say and don't ask questions

Advice to Senior Management

Pay your staff what they are worth.
Be honest and don't lie to them
Be more organised - have a plan

Pros

The only thing I can think of is that because it is one of the larger employers in a small town it is good to work here if you don't want to move.

Cons

Due to the poor leadership skills of all levels of management we end up dealing with many operational issues causing stress to deal with constant crisis situations

Advice to Senior Management

I don't see any evidence that Haworth management learns from any problem. Please begin to build a learning organization. Dictating direction without any support to get things done leads to the chaos that seems constant.