Walgreens reviews

3.0

33% would recommend to a friend

(37,088 total reviews)
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Mike Motz

24% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Walgreens has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 37,088 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Walgreens employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

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5.0
Feb 9, 2010

Working for Walgreens

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Well, based on my experience, they offer intensive training in the management trainee position, both on the computer and hands on in all the department, which prepares you to better handle the different roles that you take in that position. Everyone was very friendly to me and I liked their open door policy from store manager all the way up to the district manager. Even though you have to be flexible with your time, they are willing to work with you in the even that you have appointments or an emergency. Best of all, if you have mastered your current position duties, you can apply for a promotion to the EXA position, and move up from there. All in all, I loved this company when I worked there.

Cons

Well, as much as I love this company, like all others, there are downsides. For example, since you are working shifts, the time you leave depends on what time your replacement comes...or not! So you can be stuck working a double shift. Or you may be off duty one day and if a person who is scheduled to work that day does not come in, you may be asked to fill in. I guess the upside to that is extra pay. Another example, is that you work on the holidays, which does not work well for people with children, since most day cares or schools are closed on holidays.

2.0
Feb 8, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

-Get to work with plenty of good people. Employees are well-chosen (at least in my store). -Learning how to manage people should be a valuable skill. -Learning all aspects of the store from the front end to the pharmacy.

Cons

-If you have bad managers, you will suffer. Fortunately my store has two good ones (and I think I'm one of those!). -Irate customers. -It pays better than unemployment (just barely!)... -Upward mobility requires massive hours at work. Store managers work 6+ (10+ hours per day) days per week. Ridiculous! -Can't the biggest drugstore chain in the world afford better equipment? The registers are in serious need of upgrading, along with the photo lab equipment. Seem that they spend most of the money on the pharmacy.

3.0
Feb 8, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

job always available in this economy. Need to come up with inventive ways to be competitive. need to have more training

Cons

have more time to spend with patients. AT times can seem like a assembly line. need more techs for help.

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