Stupidity has completely taken over - Merchandising Execution Associate The Home Depot Employee Review

1.0
12 May 2014
Recommend
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Pros

-The job is simple -Weekends off -Some good management

Cons

-Upper management is absolutely terrible - they care nothing for employees and have unrealistic expectations. They expect you to do perfect work in a time frame that is simply unattainable. It's a constant "damned if you do, damned if you don't" kind of environment. If you do the work to the quality that they expect then you're criticized for going too slow. However, if you achieve the speed that they expect then you will be in trouble for a lack of quality because their expectations are simply ridiculous. -The relationship between the MET team and store is non-existent. The store expects MET members to do everything for them but offers absolutely no help in return.

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The Home Depot Response
12y
Thanks for taking the time to share your comments. We have shared your feedback with others. Our associates are encouraged to adopt and adapt good ideas from others, and initiate creative and innovative ways of serving our customers and improving the business. Keep up the great work taking care of our customers.

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The Home Depot Response
11y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. From the top down, the key to business at The Home Depot is our commitment to not only customer service, but to our associates. Because taking care of associates is one of our core values, we’re always looking for ways to ensure our associates have equal access to growth and development opportunities. We strive to provide an environment where associates feel they’re valued, treated fairly and respected.
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