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Home Depot
3.2 of 5 2,579 reviews
www.homedepot.com Atlanta, GA 5000+ Employees

Home Depot Reviews

Updated Jun 17, 2013
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3.2 2,580 reviews

                             

80% Approve of the CEO

Home Depot Chairman and CEO Frank Blake

Frank Blake

(1,684 ratings)

61% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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I love this place!

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at Home Depot

ProsSuccess sharing, room for advancement, everyones great to work with.

ConsCustomers can be rude at times.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Home Depot Client Partner responded to this review

Jun 17, 2013

Thanks for taking the time to share your comments. We understand customer service has its challenges, but we appreciate all of your hard work!

 

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Cashier (Former Employee)
New York, NY

I worked at Home Depot part-time for more than a year

ProsThere were incentives for outstanding customer service.

ConsCustomers were allowed to return almost and anything which caused conflict at times

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Home Depot Client Partner responded to this review

Jun 17, 2013

Thank you for your review and for helping us put our customers first. We know that your skills will help us continue to deliver excellent customer service!

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Slave (Current Employee)
Charlotte, NC

I have been working at Home Depot part-time for more than 7 years

ProsPromotes from within, degree not required.

Conssome managers are absolute demons and they get away with everything, hours are cut and salaried people never lose a dime.

Advice to Senior Managementkill yourself. you probably deserve it.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Jun 17, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments. We wish you were happier with your current management. Please call 1.866.698.4347 and select the option for the Associate Advice Council Group ... More

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Great Company to Work For

Human Resources Manager (Former Employee)
Capitol Heights, MD

I worked at Home Depot full-time for more than a year

ProsTeam environment. Able to work autonomously.

ConsCompeting demands with balancing the needs of the Associates and the Store.

Advice to Senior ManagementEmpower HR more.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Home Depot Client Partner responded to this review

Jun 17, 2013

Thank you for your review. Team work is vital to our success. Teams of corporate associates ensure support for all aspects of The Home Depot, with the ultimate goal of ensuring our customers come ... More

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Great Company!

Receiving Associate (Current Employee)
Midland, MI

I have been working at Home Depot full-time for more than a year

ProsGreat Pay for Retail, Good group of people to work with, lots of opportunity to grow. Profit sharing, paid vacation, paid holiday, paid sick time benefits.

ConsClicky, Sometimes poor communication, floor coverage or "lack thereof" The usuals that any retailer gets i.e: drama, others complaining etc...

Advice to Senior ManagementActually sit down and listen to your part-time and full-time associates and their ideas.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Jun 17, 2013

Thank you for sharing your review and for all of your hard work. The Home Depot strives to build strong relationships with our customers, associates, communities and vendors. We strive to create an ... More

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You get what you give!

Department Supervisor (Current Employee)
Mechanicsville, VA

I have been working at Home Depot full-time for more than 8 years

ProsTake care of the associates, flexible, the possibilities are endless if you go after it.

Conspolitics, redundancy, lack of accountability

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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A very good place to work as a student

CashIER (Current Employee)
Butler, PA

I have been working at Home Depot part-time for less than a year

ProsHome Depot has a very good business structure.

ConsYou have minimal opportunity to do things your own way.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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A great company!

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at Home Depot

ProsYou can be anything you want to be!

ConsRetail is rewarding,yet,, demanding industry to work.

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Disorganized, but with the right Store Manager...

Cashier (Current Employee)

I have been working at Home Depot part-time

ProsGood pay for experienced folks.

ConsYour experience will vary depending on the quality of the Store Manager

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Not a bad place to make a career

Department Supervisor (Current Employee)
Portland, OR

I have been working at Home Depot full-time for more than 7 years

ProsGood profit sharing program. Stock purchase program. Good company discount site. Promotions from within.

ConsScheduling isn't life-friendly. Health insurance is expensive.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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