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Cost Plus World Market

  • Oakland, CA
  • 12 reviews
    About Cost Plus World Market...
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    Address
    200 4th Street
    Oakland, CA 94607
    Website
    worldmarket.com

    About Cost Plus World Market

    Employees
    1,000-9,999
    Industry
    Internet, Retail
    Public/Private
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    Year Founded
    1958
    Non-profit Status
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    Careers
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    Pay & Benefits

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    Pay
    Based on 12 responses
    • Average
      50%
    • Poor
      33%
    • Good
      17%
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    What's the most unique benefit or perk?
    Based on 12 responses
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    • Employee discount
      50%
    • Free Coffee
      25%
    • Oh, the laughs you just gave me!
      17%
    • Flexible Work Hours
      8%
    Poll
    8%
    of employees say healthcare coverage is good or excellent.12 responses
    Poll
    8%
    of employees say retirement benefits are good or excellent.12 responses
    Poll
    17%
    of employees say the family leave policy is good or excellent.12 responses
    Poll
    33%
    of employees say paid time off/vacation days are good or excellent.12 responses

    Growth Opportunities

    Poll
    How long do employees tend to stay?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Less than Two Years
      58%
    • Two to Five Years
      33%
    • More than Ten Years
      8%
    Poll
    83%
    of employees don't worry about layoffs.12 responses
    Poll
    Agree/Disagree: Taking a job here was a good decision.
    Based on 12 responses
    • Disagree
      8%
    • Neutral
      25%
    • Agree
      33%
    • Strongly Agree
      33%
    Poll
    42%
    of employees say good work leads to promotion.12 responses
    17%
    of employees believe their work helps make the world a better place.12 responses

    Management

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    Agree/Disagree: Managers care about employees
    Based on 12 responses
    • Disagree
      17%
    • Neutral
      8%
    • Agree
      33%
    • Strongly Agree
      42%
    Poll
    67%
    of employees say the workplace runs efficiently.12 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of employees say management is transparent.12 responses

    Work-Life Balance

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    58%
    of employees say hours are flexible.12 responses
    Poll
    Agree/Disagree: Hours are long
    Based on 12 responses
    • Disagree
      50%
    • Neutral
      33%
    • Agree
      17%
    17%
    of employees say it's easy to work remotely.12 responses
    33%
    of employees say schedules are predictable.12 responses
    25%
    of employees say taking vacation is encouraged.12 responses
    58%
    of employees say the workplace is parent friendly.12 responses

    Company Culture

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    What one word or phrase best describes the culture?
    Based on 12 responses
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    • Friendly
      25%
    • Fast Paced
      17%
    • Always Evolving
      17%
    • Collective
      17%
    • Smells faintly of coffee and desperation
      17%
    • My Store’s team is the best I’ve worked with!
      8%
    58%
    of employees are happy to work here.12 responses
    67%
    of employees say coworkers socialize.12 responses
    58%
    of employees think their coworkers are smart.12 responses
    83%
    of employees like their coworkers.12 responses

    Employees

    Poll
    Describe the average political opinions in this organization.
    Based on 12 responses
    • Very Conservative
      8%
    • Mixed
      42%
    • Somewhat Liberal
      25%
    • Very Liberal
      8%
    • N/A
      17%
    67%
    of employees say the company is mostly women.12 responses
    58%
    of employees say the company is somewhat diverse.12 responses
    83%
    of employees say the employees are diverse in age.12 responses
    About the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Crime & Safety
      NG
    2. Walkability
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    Area Feel
    Dense Urban
    Median Household Income
    $92,503
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,129
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $329,054
    National
    $184,700
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    Cost Plus World Market Reviews

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    I loved the atmosphere of the place and the products that we sold. Taking down furniture was difficult at times and setting up the store differently for seasons was a task but nothing too crazy. The downside was one of my stores managers. She was rude and had favorites. Never saw anything good in my work ethic and was overall mean in the workplace. Overall though, they are a good company to work for!
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    I've been an associate at CPWM for 4 years. We sell products that are imported from around the world, ranging from unique candies and snacks to cute clothing/accessories to affordable artisan-made furniture and decor. Products change often and there are always new and exciting offerings. The environment is extremely friendly -- the global ethos of WM attracts fun and curious employees. The stores are small enough to build a strong sense of rapport with coworkers. The job itself is quite dynamic and can involve tasks ranging from building and loading furniture to setting displays in accordance with schematics to hosting food tastings; rarely are any two days exactly the same. Raises are minimal but hard work is absolutely rewarded and there is plenty of opportunity for upward mobility, as promotion is largely from within. Scheduling is up to the individual's availability and highly flexible. Overall, it's a good time and one of the better retail experiences out there.
    I have been an employee at Cost Plus World Market for over two years now and I continue to enjoy working in the supportive, friendly group of strong, reliable, intelligent women I learn so much from. I anticipate walking in every day, greeting everyone I know, some of which go to school with me, and putting on that red apron. I have learned so much about customer satisfaction and what it means to achieve a hard-working, customer friendly atmosphere as a group. I look forward to the hustle and bustle of the holidays because we all work together so well. We also get to experience new cultures through the products, both the old and the recently added. It is for sure the best company to work for if you want to feel like you are a part of group of people who easily become some of your closest work friends.