Our Purpose

To inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives.

Employee Value Proposition

At Kohl’s, our mission is to inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives. And there’s no more rewarding job than that. Because it’s not just about selling things. It’s about letting customers know that the things that make their lives better are within their reach. We build great brands, launch new technologies to make shopping easier, contribute our time and dollars to improve the world we live in and dream up ways to empower our customers and Associates to create a life they love. Our Associates make a difference in the lives of our customers. Let us make a difference in yours. Welcome to Kohl’s.

Put Customers First

Putting customers first means we…

See customers as a constant source of inspiration and guidance.
Take a “yes we can” approach to everything we do.
Support the communities and causes our customers and Associates care about.

Act with Integrity

Acting with integrity means we…

Earn trust by living up to our commitments.
Treat others with respect and fairness.
Make decisions that support the reputation of the organization.

Build Great Teams

Building great teams means we…

Communicate openly and embrace diverse perspectives.
Actively promote the empowerment, engagement, and continuous development of all Associates.
Recognize and celebrate greatness.

Drive Results

Driving results means we…

Work with a sense of urgency and accountability.
Seek out information to make smart decisions.
Offer up new ideas and solutions beyond the status quo.

Did You Know?

468k digital recognitions - Associates sent over 468k digital recognition cards in 2018. We know greatness when we see it and we aren't afraid to say it.
Over 1,000 courses - We're passionate about learning, and with over 1,000 online and in-person courses to choose from, there's never a shortage of development opportunities.
$750 million - Throughout our history, we have given more than $750 million to support communities nationwide.