How do employees rate IKEA?

Employees rate IKEA 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 17,079 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor. In 2019 , IKEA employees have voted their company to be one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

How can I get a job at IKEA?

To get a job at IKEA, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at IKEA and prepare for tough questions.

Do people recommend working at IKEA?

Overall, 66% of employees would recommend working at IKEA to a friend. This is based on 17,079 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at IKEA?

75% of job seekers rate their interview experience at IKEA as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at IKEA.

How do employees rate the business outlook for IKEA?

50% of employees think that IKEA has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

Working at IKEA

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3.7

based on 13,368 ratings

66% would recommend to a friend

Juvencio Maeztu

76% approve of CEO

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Mission To create a better everyday life for the many people.

Description The IKEA way.

Our story
17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad founded IKEA in 1943, selling household goods like pens, wallets, and picture frames. Småland, the province where Ingvar grew up, was a stony and rugged landscape. Smålanders are said to be thrifty and innovative, with a “no-nonsense” approach to everyday problem solving. Surely, this heritage transpires in the IKEA way of doing things and partly explains our success.

Today, around one million people are working with us, directly and indirectly, to bring our vision to life and create a better everyday life for the many people. And this is just the beginning.

Life at IKEA

Why work with us?

Who We Are

Possibilities

Our Workplace

We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer.

We’re a diverse group of down-to-earth, straightforward people with a passion for home furnishing. We come from all over the world, but we share an inspiring vision: “to create a better everyday life for the many people”. How we realise this vision is based on our shared humanistic values. These values guide our work and build our inclusive, open and honest culture. It’s all based on a spirit of togetherness and enthusiasm. We work hard, but we have fun doing it. We’re always looking for people who share our positive attitude and values.

Be yourself – your uniqueness makes IKEA better!

We believe that everyone has the right to be treated fairly and be given equal opportunities. That’s why we work actively to create an inclusive environment where every co-worker can contribute to the business, by being themselves.

IKEA values

We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer and we strive to have the same values in the way we work.

LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE
Our managers act according to IKEA values, create an atmosphere of well-being and expect the same from co-workers.

HUMBLENESS AND WILLPOWER
We respect each other, our customers and our suppliers. Using our willpower means we get things done.

CONSTANT DESIRE FOR RENEWAL
We know that adapting to customer needs with innovative solutions contributes to a better everyday life at home.

DARING TO BE DIFFERENT
We question old solutions and, if we have a better idea, we are willing to change.

TOGETHERNESS AND ENTHUSIASM
Together, we have the power to solve seemingly unsolvable problems. We do it all the time.

ACCEPT AND DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY
We promote co-workers with potential and stimulate them to surpass their expectations.

COST-CONSCIOUSNESS
Low prices are impossible without low costs, so we proudly achieve good results with small resources.

SIMPLICITY
We take an easy-going, straightforward approach when solving problems, dealing with people or facing challenges.

STRIVING TO MEET REALITY
We stay true to practical solutions to develop, improve and make decisions based on reality.

CONSTANTLY BEING “ON THE WAY”
We review what’s done today and ask what can be done better tomorrow, so we can find new ideas and inspiration.

Company updates

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IKEA is proud to support EveryYouth who stop young people falling through the cracks by helping them build a life they are proud of. 90% of homeless young people experience childhood trauma – it’s no wonder that this group is disproportionately likely to be NEET (not in education, employment or training). That is why IKEA and EveryYouth are partnering to support young people experiencing homelessness to overcome barriers to education, employment and training (EET) via funding for the EveryYouth Boost, which helps young people with targeted financial support to overcome practical barriers to EET. EveryYouth’s Boost fills crucial gaps in support, offering help with items such as work clothes, training expenses and travel which are often not included in conventional service provision. In just six months IKEA’s funding delivered 208 positive EET outcomes for young people in EveryYouth’s Network. We’re also partnering on Project Flourish, which was created in collaboration with Hays, who are a partners and Activator of The Royal Foundation’s Homewards programme. EveryYouth are supporting young people from their Network into jobs at IKEA, allowing them to put homelessness behind them for good....Show more

IKEA is proud to support EveryYouth who stop young people falling through the cracks by helping them build a life they are proud of. 90% of homeless young people experience childhood trauma – it’s no wonder that this group is disproportionately likely to be NEET (not in education, employment or training). That is why IKEA and EveryYouth are partnering to support young people experiencing homelessness to overcome barriers to education, employment and training (EET) via funding for the EveryYouth Boost, which helps young people with targeted financial support to overcome practical barriers to EET. EveryYouth’s Boost fills crucial gaps in support, offering help with items such as work clothes, training expenses and travel which are often not included in conventional service provision. In just six months IKEA’s funding delivered 208 positive EET outcomes for young people in EveryYouth’s Network. We’re also partnering on Project Flourish, which was created in collaboration with Hays, who are a partners and Activator of The Royal Foundation’s Homewards programme. EveryYouth are supporting young people from their Network into jobs at IKEA, allowing them to put homelessness behind them for good.

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🌸 Glad Midsommar! 🌸 (That’s “Happy Midsummer!” in Swedish) As the sun reaches its peak and nature is in full bloom, we’re celebrating one of Sweden’s most beloved traditions — Midsommar. Every year, Swedes gather with family and friends around the maypole, a flower-covered pole, to dance, sing, play games, and sit down to a delicious traditional buffet. 🍓 Homes and tables are decorated with flowers and greenery, and the air is filled with laughter, music, and the joy of being together. 💙💛 Midsommar is a celebration of summer, sharing, and togetherness — values that are at the heart of IKEA identity. We’re proud to see a little piece of this Swedish tradition blend beautifully in our stores across the UK & Ireland, making this holiday a unique and joyful moment for our co-workers and customers alike. Here’s to The Wonderful Everyday — filled with sunshine, strawberries, and shared smiles. #GladMidsommar #TheWonderfulEveryday #LifeAtHome...Show more

🌸 Glad Midsommar! 🌸 (That’s “Happy Midsummer!” in Swedish) As the sun reaches its peak and nature is in full bloom, we’re celebrating one of Sweden’s most beloved traditions — Midsommar. Every year, Swedes gather with family and friends around the maypole, a flower-covered pole, to dance, sing, play games, and sit down to a delicious traditional buffet. 🍓 Homes and tables are decorated with flowers and greenery, and the air is filled with laughter, music, and the joy of being together. 💙💛 Midsommar is a celebration of summer, sharing, and togetherness — values that are at the heart of IKEA identity. We’re proud to see a little piece of this Swedish tradition blend beautifully in our stores across the UK & Ireland, making this holiday a unique and joyful moment for our co-workers and customers alike. Here’s to The Wonderful Everyday — filled with sunshine, strawberries, and shared smiles. #GladMidsommar #TheWonderfulEveryday #LifeAtHome

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Creating Opportunity, Together At IKEA, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to belong, grow, and contribute, no matter their background or journey. We’re proud to work alongside partners like the Refugee Council and Breaking Barriers to support displaced people in rebuilding their lives, with access to skills training, employment, and community connection. This year: To date, our UPPNÅ programme has supported over 450 refugees through job readiness workshops and provided 253 paid placements across the UK and Ireland - helping to unlock long-term career opportunities. Co-workers across the business are making a difference; from volunteering their time to transform a youth space in London with the Refugee Council, to courageously sharing their own lived experiences as part of our Untold Stories series. We continue to encourage other businesses to join us, sharing our learnings and tools through our open-source Skills for Employment Toolkit. Because when people feel they belong, we all grow stronger together. Learn more about our co-workers and their Untold Stories here. #IKEA #WorldRefugeeDay #BetterTogether #WithRefugees...Show more

Creating Opportunity, Together At IKEA, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to belong, grow, and contribute, no matter their background or journey. We’re proud to work alongside partners like the Refugee Council and Breaking Barriers to support displaced people in rebuilding their lives, with access to skills training, employment, and community connection. This year: To date, our UPPNÅ programme has supported over 450 refugees through job readiness workshops and provided 253 paid placements across the UK and Ireland - helping to unlock long-term career opportunities. Co-workers across the business are making a difference; from volunteering their time to transform a youth space in London with the Refugee Council, to courageously sharing their own lived experiences as part of our Untold Stories series. We continue to encourage other businesses to join us, sharing our learnings and tools through our open-source Skills for Employment Toolkit. Because when people feel they belong, we all grow stronger together. Learn more about our co-workers and their Untold Stories here. #IKEA #WorldRefugeeDay #BetterTogether #WithRefugees

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At IKEA, we’re committed to creating compassionate, inclusive homes and communities, because we believe our differences make us stronger. Today, on IDAHOBIT, we’re celebrating Everyday Allyship: the small, meaningful actions that help create a more inclusive world. We asked our co-workers what allyship means to them, and their answers were clear - it starts with listening, and learning. We're proud to mark IDAHOBIT with our iconic STORSTOMMA rainbow bag, now in its sixth year with 100% of profits supporting LGBTQ+ charities across the UK and Ireland. So far, we've donated over £165,826 to 16 incredible organisations and thanks to your support through Rainbow Cake sales (and yes, the cake will be back soon!) together, we have been able to enable 4,000 life-changing conversations through Switchboard. Together, we can keep making a difference. Because when we listen, we learn. And when we learn, we grow together. Learn more about LGBTQ+ inclusion and Everyday Allyship here: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/ #bettertogether #IDAHOBIT2025 #IDAHOBIT...Show more

At IKEA, we’re committed to creating compassionate, inclusive homes and communities, because we believe our differences make us stronger. Today, on IDAHOBIT, we’re celebrating Everyday Allyship: the small, meaningful actions that help create a more inclusive world. We asked our co-workers what allyship means to them, and their answers were clear - it starts with listening, and learning. We're proud to mark IDAHOBIT with our iconic STORSTOMMA rainbow bag, now in its sixth year with 100% of profits supporting LGBTQ+ charities across the UK and Ireland. So far, we've donated over £165,826 to 16 incredible organisations and thanks to your support through Rainbow Cake sales (and yes, the cake will be back soon!) together, we have been able to enable 4,000 life-changing conversations through Switchboard. Together, we can keep making a difference. Because when we listen, we learn. And when we learn, we grow together. Learn more about LGBTQ+ inclusion and Everyday Allyship here: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/ #bettertogether #IDAHOBIT2025 #IDAHOBIT

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Hej from 214 Oxford Street. 👋 Today we opened the doors to our new store in the heart of London on one of the world’s most dynamic shopping streets, welcoming visitors from the city and beyond. IKEA Oxford Street provides customers with a unique shopping experience, offering both small furniture items that can slot into a FRAKTA bag as well as larger items to order from IKEA’s extensive product range. From iconic IKEA showrooms, home inspiration, kitchen and PAX planning appointments and a re-shop and re-use section, to an IKEA-first Live Studio – customers won’t be short of areas to explore. Join us in celebrating this milestone moment with a meatball or two. #IKEAUK #OxfordStreet #TheWonderfulEveryday...Show more

Hej from 214 Oxford Street. 👋 Today we opened the doors to our new store in the heart of London on one of the world’s most dynamic shopping streets, welcoming visitors from the city and beyond. IKEA Oxford Street provides customers with a unique shopping experience, offering both small furniture items that can slot into a FRAKTA bag as well as larger items to order from IKEA’s extensive product range. From iconic IKEA showrooms, home inspiration, kitchen and PAX planning appointments and a re-shop and re-use section, to an IKEA-first Live Studio – customers won’t be short of areas to explore. Join us in celebrating this milestone moment with a meatball or two. #IKEAUK #OxfordStreet #TheWonderfulEveryday

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IKEA photo of: Mann macht einhÃ¤ndig Handstand

IKEA awards & accolades

FORBES Canada's Best Employers, Forbes and Statista, 2026
Canada's Greenest Employer 2025, Media Corp, 2025
Infojobs Awards, Infojobs, 2025
Randstad Awards: Empresa mas atractiva para trabajar en Retail España, Randstad Award, 2025
Best Marketer to Work With, Best Marketer to Work With, 2025

Glassdoor Awards

Best Places to Work

2019 (#16)

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Jobs at IKEA

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Employee reviews at IKEA

IKEA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 13,368 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IKEA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Employee reviews

Shelf stackerCurrent employee

5.0

Great people and benefits with no real downsides

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