Great people - tyrannical CEO - Senior Management HNI Employee Review

3.0
19 Nov 2014
Recommend
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Pros

People are excellent / managers are good with a great work ethic / the business units; Allsteel, Hon, etc. are solid businesses. Rapid Continuous Improvement culture is

Cons

The biggest obstacle to progress is the CEO, Askren. An individual who shows no respect to people, bullies them and acts condescending. He rules by fear and position.

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Pros

Great leadership, great company culture

Cons

Uncompetitive salary compared to other large scale companies

2.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Collaborative and approachable team environment with sufficient staffing to support operational needs. Well-designed offices that showcase the company’s strengths in workplace furnishings.

Cons

Agile implementation presented some initial challenges and required a significant adjustment period for teams.

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