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Hy-Vee

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 107 reviews
    Address
    5820 Westown Pkwy
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
    Website
    hy-vee.com

    About Hy-Vee

    Employees
    10,000+
    Industry
    Food & Beverage, Retail
    Public/Private
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    Year Founded
    1930
    Non-profit Status
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    Careers
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    Pay & Benefits

    Poll
    Pay
    Based on 107 responses
    • Good
      44%
    • Average
      34%
    • Excellent
      14%
    • Poor
      8%
    Poll
    What's the most unique benefit or perk?
    Based on 107 responses
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    • Flexible Work Hours
      77%
    • bonuses every quarter
      9%
    • 248 stores to transfer to
      5%
    • Bonuses for profitability
      3%
    • Free Coffee
      2%
    • Tuition Assistance Program
      2%
    • Lunch is provided
      1%
    Poll
    22%
    of employees say healthcare coverage is good or excellent.107 responses
    Poll
    30%
    of employees say retirement benefits are good or excellent.107 responses
    Poll
    29%
    of employees say the family leave policy is good or excellent.107 responses
    Poll
    14%
    of employees say paid time off/vacation days are good or excellent.107 responses

    Growth Opportunities

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    How long do employees tend to stay?
    Based on 107 responses
    • Less than Two Years
      28%
    • Two to Five Years
      50%
    • Five to Ten Years
      16%
    • More than Ten Years
      6%
    Poll
    79%
    of employees don't worry about layoffs.107 responses
    Poll
    Agree/Disagree: Taking a job here was a good decision.
    Based on 107 responses
    • Strongly Disagree
      1%
    • Disagree
      2%
    • Neutral
      18%
    • Agree
      48%
    • Strongly Agree
      32%
    Poll
    51%
    of employees say good work leads to promotion.107 responses
    51%
    of employees believe their work helps make the world a better place.107 responses

    Management

    Poll
    Agree/Disagree: Managers care about employees
    Based on 107 responses
    • Strongly Disagree
      1%
    • Disagree
      8%
    • Neutral
      18%
    • Agree
      38%
    • Strongly Agree
      35%
    Poll
    76%
    of employees say the workplace runs efficiently.107 responses
    Poll
    52%
    of employees say management is transparent.107 responses

    Work-Life Balance

    Poll
    88%
    of employees say hours are flexible.107 responses
    Poll
    Agree/Disagree: Hours are long
    Based on 107 responses
    • Strongly Disagree
      2%
    • Disagree
      20%
    • Neutral
      45%
    • Agree
      33%
    • Strongly Agree
      1%
    22%
    of employees say it's easy to work remotely.107 responses
    58%
    of employees say schedules are predictable.107 responses
    25%
    of employees say taking vacation is encouraged.107 responses
    70%
    of employees say the workplace is parent friendly.107 responses

    Company Culture

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    What one word or phrase best describes the culture?
    Based on 107 responses
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    • Friendly
      54%
    • Customer Care
      19%
    • Fast Paced
      15%
    • Work hard, play hard
      7%
    • Always Evolving
      4%
    • Competitive
      1%
    • Essential
      1%
    48%
    of employees are happy to work here.107 responses
    89%
    of employees say coworkers socialize.107 responses
    65%
    of employees think their coworkers are smart.107 responses
    87%
    of employees like their coworkers.107 responses

    Employees

    Poll
    Describe the average political opinions in this organization.
    Based on 107 responses
    • Very Conservative
      2%
    • Somewhat Conservative
      9%
    • Mixed
      72%
    • Somewhat Liberal
      1%
    • N/A
      16%
    78%
    of employees say the ratio of men to women is about 50/50.107 responses
    36%
    of employees say the company has average diversity.107 responses
    74%
    of employees say the employees are diverse in age.107 responses
    About the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Crime & Safety
      C+
    2. Walkability
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Median Household Income
    $74,787
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $988
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $210,200
    National
    $184,700
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    Hy-Vee Reviews

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    Long hours average pay mandatory weekends. Co workers are decent. Benefits for part time workers are nearly non-existent. Little to no support from management. Employee told me today as a newer employee if I don’t like it here there’s the door. I didn’t mind the job I was just fine the change in policy frustrating. Be prepared when you take an entry level position that you will be looked down upon by office workers even if you have the same degree, you will work long hours. However it is cool that they at least offer part time employees some benefits and the store is “employee owned” and you get bonuses if the store turns a profit.
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    Love the job, the atmosphere, and the people. Hy-vee is a great place to work and I am very happy being employed there. Coworkers and managers are always ready and willing to help when you have questions either about the job or from the customers. Pay is fairly decent for a grocery store, but the great benefits make up for it!
    I worked in the deli at one of the Hy-Vee branches and overall was pleased with my experience. I had no difficulty in asking for time off and they were very accommodating with availability. I also enjoyed my coworkers and didn't dread going into work. If I was basing my rating on my experience alone I would have given them 5 stars, however, I know my experience was not universal. Other departments didn't have nearly the freedoms that I had. In addition, they made numerous cuts to other individuals' pay and hours. A woman who had worked for Hy-Vee for over 20 years had her hours reduced from 40 to 25 along with a $3 cut in pay. Another woman, who in my entire time working there did not call out a single time was fired due to there being "too many full time workers" despite the fact the store was hiring and rather desperate for employees. The idea that the business is "employed owned" is a bit dramatic, with its goal to simply be to make money.