Target
- Minneapolis, MN
- 602 reviews
About Target
Employees
10,000+
Industry
Retail
Public/Private
Public
Year Founded
1902
Non-profit Status
—
Careers
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Pay & Benefits
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- 36%
- of employees say healthcare coverage is good or excellent.604 responses
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- 35%
- of employees say retirement benefits are good or excellent.604 responses
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- 43%
- of employees say the family leave policy is good or excellent.604 responses
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- 38%
- of employees say paid time off/vacation days are good or excellent.604 responses
Growth Opportunities
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- 67%
- of employees don't worry about layoffs.604 responses
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- 49%
- of employees say good work leads to promotion.604 responses
- 43%
- of employees believe their work helps make the world a better place.604 responses
Management
Poll
- 63%
- of employees say the workplace runs efficiently.604 responses
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- 43%
- of employees say management is transparent.604 responses
Work-Life Balance
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- 76%
- of employees say hours are flexible.604 responses
- 34%
- of employees say it's easy to work remotely.604 responses
- 53%
- of employees say schedules are predictable.604 responses
- 22%
- of employees say taking vacation is encouraged.604 responses
- 61%
- of employees say the workplace is parent friendly.604 responses
Company Culture
- 53%
- of employees are happy to work here.604 responses
- 90%
- of employees say coworkers socialize.604 responses
- 72%
- of employees think their coworkers are smart.604 responses
- 89%
- of employees like their coworkers.604 responses
Employees
- 77%
- of employees say the ratio of men to women is about 50/50.604 responses
- 34%
- of employees say the company is very diverse.604 responses
- 77%
- of employees say the employees are diverse in age.604 responses
- Crime & SafetyC-
- WalkabilityA+
- DiversityA
- NightlifeA+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$41,531
National
$55,322Median Rent
$838
National
$949Median Home Value
$180,760
National
$184,700Target Reviews
602 reviews
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My first job (ever) was with Target. They were really kind about it during the hiring process. After I got hired, I found it difficult to navigate their call system and I didn't know who to contact for my questions and for my situation.
Everyone goes through orientation, which was interesting to see a bunch of different people starting different jobs (I was a cashier, other people were going to be working in Electronics, Sales Floor, etc). I trained with seasoned employees in the front lines, which was a good way to start to know the people already there. Overall, it was a decent experience and I definitely don't regret it!
Everyone goes through orientation, which was interesting to see a bunch of different people starting different jobs (I was a cashier, other people were going to be working in Electronics, Sales Floor, etc). I trained with seasoned employees in the front lines, which was a good way to start to know the people already there. Overall, it was a decent experience and I definitely don't regret it!
I personally find Target to be an example of people with good intentions, but not good methods. They seem to consistently work against their own self interest. Changing titles alone will not lead to a more streamlined business structure. Who cares if cashiers are called check lane advocates? They constantly schedule less people than are necessary every single night. Then they are surprised when inspections don't end up with good results. You can only expect human beings to be able to accomplish so much in a given amount of time. And I wholeheartedly expect things to get worse each time they increase their wages. You absolutely cannot pay every team member the same wage. Cashiers should never make the same wages as employees that have to operate machinery, stock items, and spend significant portions of their shifts in freezers and other inhospitable environments. I applaud the effort, but I find the corporate "culture" abhorrent. Their anti-union stance is terrible.
I work within the grocery department and I am having a great time being there! I am a morning person, so my schedule usually starts at 5-6am. Working when the store is still closed feels really nice since you have time to reorganize your department before the doors open. There are a bit of struggles here and there with using the equipment to get the job done because other departments like to hog all of them to themselves. The grocery side seems to get pick on here and there, but I believe it is because we are more successful then any other department in the store. I enjoy my time working there and meeting friendly coworkers there as well!