Great company with good values, great place to work, really bad managers in some stores!!! - Operations Manager The Home Depot Employee Review

4.0
Jul 29, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company, great benefits, great stock options, great bonuses, great company to build a career and make money- you can really support your family well on a HD salary.

Cons

Managers are not very educated, they don't know the business- they get promoted because "they know somebody" and as a result- they have no skills to manage, lead, teach and develop. They hold good people back from advancement, and discourage workers by their actions. They overwork the "good " workers and allow those who don't work to continue being slackers. I could go on and on... I worked for HD for over 8 years and gave up on the company due to very very very bad Management!!!

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The Home Depot Response
12y
Thank you for taking the time to share your comments. We wish you had been happier with your management. We do provide an Associate Advice Council Group (AACG) for our associates to express their concerns.

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The Home Depot Response
10y
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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