Messy organization, good work-life balance. - Online Specialist IKEA Employee Review

2.0
29 Sept 2025
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Pros

Good work-life balance, fun brand to work for.

Cons

The mid-level management is very bad, managers are often incompetent for the job they're doing. This affects all other areas within the company, both business wise and people wise. If you don't have ambition to grow and develop yourself in your career, this is a company where you can comfortably work for 20+ years. If you do want to develop yourself, I'd recommend to stay away. In my experience, the level of professional expertise of coworkers at this company is relatively low compared to other companies I've worked at.

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5.0
7 Apr 2026
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Pros

• Structured, delivery focused work • Data driven decision making • Independent ownership • Impact on team efficiency & customer xp

Cons

• Balancing customer facing expectations with project deadlines • Scope creep with cross team processes and reporting • Managers often leaned on me for more than my formal responsibilities, which led to overextension

4.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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