Frustrating in terms of technology & willingness to hear a divergent point of view, very good in terms of social ethics. - IT IKEA Employee Review

2.0
Jan 26, 2011
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Pros

Very ethical in terms of how they treat benefits and work life balance (usually). The product is decently made at a pretty good price. Many of the people are really ok sorts.

Cons

They were unwilling to make the leap that IT projects do not do well when the main mode of work is "jump in, fix it, and be a hero", vs "put some thought in to get it right the first time"

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

I have a very empathetic and flexible manager. Although I do meet the requirement to be in office three days a week many others do not and don’t seem to suffer for it. My work can be challenging at times, but due to the slow pace of most things here I rarely feel overwhelmed.

Cons

This is, without equivocation, the most sclerotic organization I have ever been a part of. The management structure and reporting lines are inscrutable and even after 3 years I barely understand how my team fits into the larger picture. My job is a data role, and although getting access to data has improved somewhat, it is still one of my biggest blockers.

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