Bureaucratic atmosphere, internal politics stops you to grow - Anonymous employee IKEA Employee Review

2.0
2 Nov 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Global Opportunities, Values and Culture is really strong but haven't seen getting implemented in IKEA Australia

Cons

true talent is leaving the company due to internal politics and bureaucracy. turnover rate is around 23%, still Senior Management doesn't want change their attitude.

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Pros

Great managers and coworkers-felt like family.

Cons

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4.0
1 Jun 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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