Pros
Part-timers eligible for Dental, Vision (for small fee) and 401K. Part-timers participate in profit sharing bonuses. Relatively easy to get last minute time-off if you can swap shifts with someone.
Cons
Starting hourly pay varies based on "experience". No new-hire orientation, per se. Training is computer based. Part-timers only eligible for vacation if scheduled 1000 hours/year (averages to 20 hours/week). Problem is, you never average enough hours to be eligible. Inconsistant hours - may work 8 hours one week, 25 the next. Difficult to budget time and money. Extremely poor new-hire and on-going training. Extremely poor communication between store management and hourly employees. Nepotism. A lot of favoritism. Part-time cashiers (not sure about other departments) are scheduled to be "On-call" 1 day a week, which requires you to call in to see if you are needed. The draw-back is, you cannot make any plans for that day. Lack of leadership and people skills in those who hold positions of authority. Does not appear to be any developmental focus in this area at all. A lot of turn-over. Doctor's note required if you call out sick. For a part-timer, this may mean a week's pay or more if you do not already have insurance. Very difficult (if not impossible!) to go full-time.