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      Pike Nurseries

      Part of Armstrong Garden Centers

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      Pike Nurseries Reviews

      4.2

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (204 total reviews)

      Monte Enright

      95% approve of CEO

      73% positive business outlook

      Pike Nurseries has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 204 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Pike Nurseries employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      204 reviews
      1.0
      18 Aug 2015

      Trainee

      Manager trainee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      There is a ton of exposure to different plants. There is also a handful of employees and managers that are genuinely great people.

      Cons

      There is no consideration for an employee's life outside of work. The managers work 60 to 70 hours a week and expect their employees to not have a life either. Training is a joke. Every every time I had to work with the trainer I wanted to quit. She does not have a plant background nor any sort of gardening experience, and talks down to employees continuously especially when you have a different viewpoint then she does. It's a shame that employees will not make as much as she does when they have the expertise and amazing customer service that she preaches about us not having. Pike nurseries would do well with rehiring someone that's a better trainer and able to communicate better with different types of learning needs instead of firing people that don't meet her standard.

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      Pike Nurseries Response
      9y
      Dear Former Associate, while we appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback, we certainly would have preferred an opportunity to discuss this in a more personal and direct manner. As the number one independent garden center in the nation and as an employee-owned company that has been in business over 127 years, we are proud of the work that we do, the teams that we work with and the customers we serve. We work hard to get our jobs done and it's not always an easy job. However, the reward of working outdoors, alongside the best team in the industry makes it worth it! If you have more specific information that you would like to share, please feel free to contact me directly at mwilliams@pikenursery.com or (770)921-1022. Regards, Mindy Williams, Human Resources Manager
      2.0
      4 Sept 2015

      Very dissatisfying. Wouldn't recommend it.

      Cashier
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good entry level position that will earn you experience and references. Will help you learn basic sales knowledge and how to deal w irk customers of all kinds.

      Cons

      Management has a rotating door. Policies and managers are often inconsistent, leading to confusion and discrepancies with customers. Corporate treats hourly store employees like peons.

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      Pike Nurseries Response
      9y
      Dear Former Associate, while we appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback, we certainly would have preferred an opportunity to discuss this in a more personal and direct manner. As the number one independent garden center in the nation and as an employee-owned company that has been in business over 127 years, we are proud of the work that we do, the teams that we work with and the customers we serve. We work hard to get our jobs done and it's not always an easy job. However, the reward of working outdoors, alongside the best team in the industry makes it worth it! If you have more specific information that you would like to share, please feel free to contact me directly at mwilliams@pikenursery.com or (770)921-1022. Regards, Mindy Williams, Human Resources Manager
      1.0
      21 Jul 2015

      Management position

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Working alongside those who enjoy the plant world, and helping customers achieve their gardening goals.

      Cons

      This company abuses employees by not following through with agreements, working them excessive hours in the spring -- particularly those in management, and not addressing concerns promptly or at all. Old equipment which needs replacing and exposes a dangerous environment to employees and customers. Often understaffed, which cause unnecessary stress for those who are working. Low wages. Little time off. High turnover.

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      Pike Nurseries Response
      10y
      As the Human Resource Manager and on behalf of the Pike team, we take this forum and comments made, very seriously, I invite you to contact me directly at mwilliams@pikenursery.com to discuss in detail your concerns and comments listed. We are always looking for meaningful and relevant feedback and would like to address your comments directly. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Mindy Williams
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