Home Depot Employer Reviews

Although the company itself is great to work for as their work/life balance ethic parallels with mine, when it comes to actual execution of this the reality appears to be fairly different from the philosophy. In Canada a new employee time schedule has been introduced called FAST. A computer is now setting up the work schedule which, I've been told, – more... is based on sales done over the previous 2-3 years. The employees are completely governed by a computer. The department supervisors rarely make schedules adjustments and so now there are departments with no sales associates at all during certain times of the day. This increases customer DIS-satisfaction which, in fact, completely goes against THD's Customer First policy.
I personally enjoy having 2 days off in a row consecutively. That way I can have my work/life balance. This rarely is the case with sales associates. – less

In many large companies, management styles vary. I did decide that a it was time for me to move on. Staffing was not applied appropriately in time of need. I would be only one on floor with 4 on hand and when busy, no one could be found. I simply felt I was being used to much. That encouraged me to move on.

The benefits are great. They have profit sharing, medical, they will even help pay for school. Training for any department is done very well, and the company values its customers as well as their employees.

My job consists of working outside all day lifting and loading heavy merchandise. I love doing physical work so the job suits me, however we are usually understaffed. This causes customers to be angry, because there's not enough service to be offered to them.

I have learned to use the fork-lift, which I love driving. I've also learned that my favorite – more... kind of job involves physical labour. The hardest part of my job is working while understaffed. It puts more stress on us, however I don't mind the stress due to me being a very hard and fast paced worker. – less

My typical day at work would include checking all the paint dispensers, refilling, mixing peoples paint colour choices, editing miss-tints, helping clients choose colour schemes, stock shelves etc.

I learned about proper paint application, refacing, staining, tints etc.
The hardest part of this job was the fast pace environment and not enough staff – more... to go around, this was also the enjoyable part as it kept us busy and constantly interacting with customers. – less

Not a bad place to work. good people. stay active and busy. good place to get a good sweat on

Most co-workers were very friendly and helpful. It was similar to a family atmosphere which I believe customers enjoy seeing. One large problem was management trying to weed that family atmosphere out by promoting more of a colder and "professional" attitude. This company needs to try to get away from the more scripted, automated way of treating customers. – more... I'm getting feedback from people who have visited the store and they don't appreciate the scripts they're getting from associates. – less

I loved my co-workers, it is a great job to learn about business', but of course very seasonal, not many full time positions offered.

A typical day for carpet installations would be; To assisted with measuring, cutting, and installing carpeting; Tracked and record material and labour costs and created invoices; Secure carpeting to floor or other surfaces using staple gun; Measured, cut, and installed resilient floor covering using adhesive.

While working in the paint department, I learned a great deal about the paint industry and, thanks to their training, a great deal about paint and related products. The co-workers were friendly and very helpful. Management was brought up from the ranks which was good for morale but some tended to lack management skills. It spite of this, most learned – more... on the job and performed very well. I enjoyed the fast pace and the knowledge obtained. – less

It is a great place to work ! The people make the difference...I enjoy working with customers on their projects. I have learned so many skills that I have put to good use over the years on home renovations.
I have been on the health and safety committee,employer of choice committee, and operational committee.

There were times that are pleasant day specially if the customer gave good comments on your service. Usually most days are unpleasant during weekend when there's a huge customers bothering you.

As a cashier I enjoyed helping and interacting with customers each day. This enabled me to develop excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I also enjoyed working in a busy environment. And I also learned to work as part of a team with co-workers and management.

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-co-workers were friendly

Typically customer service is the most vital aspect of the job. I learned how to better communicate with customers. Management was very helpful and represented a team outlook at work. Co-workers were very nice and made going to work that much more enjoyable. Hardest part was getting to know how the computer systems work within the company. The people – more... I worked with were the best part of the job. – less

Fast paced, equal opportunity; Employee gets a lot of scope to learn, show their capabilities and grow.

Fun work place with the staff and also meeting new people everyday. During peak season in summer work becomes very busy.

Like the people i worked with and the job in tools was fine .But did not like cleaning under shelf's as it mad me sick .

It was at Home Depot that I was taught the meaning and importance of customer service. Everyone was nice to me, it was like a small family and the people I came into contact with, genuinely wanted to help and engage with customers. The hardest part of the job for me was probably adapting to the long hours. However that was easily done with the presence – more... of the enjoyable staff. The pay was good and the hours were not too bad. It gave me a chance to continuously interact with pleasant customers as well as learn some tips about Customers should and should not be treated regardless of the situation. Very excellent in motivating their employees even when they are not doing their best. Lastly their training was very beneficial, they used examples which occur regularly in the workplace as opposed to a theoretical example of what might happen, resulting in their employees being prepared for difficult situations. – less

Great place to start and continue a carreer.
If you are prepared to work hard you will be rewarded.
Always learning something new everyday,mangement always available for information/talks, rallies most days, get to review previous days buisness, good feedback.
great co-workers.
hard to say goodbye at end of shifts.