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Ten IKEA U.S. Co-workers Return From IWitness Ambassador Trips Here and Abroad

(Conshohocken, PA – June 13, 2016) – IKEA U.S. announced today that ten IKEA U.S. co-workers have returned from their IWitness Ambassador trips; five went to Cambodia to visit and experience the IKEA Foundation funded ‘Soft Toys for Education’ programs managed by Save the Children and five others visited the IKEA Group Wind Farm in Cameron County, Texas. The Cambodia trip was a meaningful experience for co-workers to learn more about the IKEA  Foundation’s ‘Soft Toys for Education’ campaign. Since 2003, this program has contributed $97.7 million (€88 million) to Save the Children and

IKEA US Chooses 43 Charities as Winners of the IKEA Life Improvement Challenge

IKEA U.S. is pleased to announce today that 43 charities across the U.S. will be receiving IKEA makeover and product donations as a result of winning this year’s IKEA Life Improvement Challenge. Additionally 77 other charities, who were first and second runner ups, will win an IKEA product donation. IKEA wants to play a part in creating a better life for the many people, as well as communities touched by IKEA business. While IKEA works on a global level to improve the lives of people in developing countries, IKEA also wants to be a good neighbor in its local communities. The IKEA Life

IKEA U.S. to Host First-Ever National ‘Career Meet & Greet’ Event April 7th Aims to hire 2,000 new co-workers

Conshohocken, PA – Apr. 4, 2016 – IKEA U.S. today announced its first-ever National ‘Career Meet & Greet’ hiring event, taking place on Thursday, April 7 in all 41 IKEA U.S. stores and four distribution centers. To support current growth plans, IKEA U.S. plans to hire more than 2,000 co-workers.* Open positions include hourly permanent and seasonal opportunities. Interested candidates are also invited to go to http://www.IKEA-USA.com to find an IKEA hiring store event. The ‘Career Meet & Greet’ hiring event will take place in all IKEA store restaurants and four distribution centers. Here

IKEA U.S. Listed on the 2016 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® List

(Conshohocken, PA – March 3, 2016) Today FORTUNE announced that IKEA U.S. is listed on the 2016 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list. “I’d like to thank my fellow 14,000 U.S. co-workers for their contribution in making IKEA a great place to work,” said Lars Petersson, IKEA U.S. President. “It’s gratifying that our unique culture and values, together with the investments that we’ve made in our co-workers, help to make working at IKEA a great experience for co-workers.  And happy co-workers contribute to a good shopping experience for our customers.” “The 100 best workplaces are

IKEA U.S. thanks its co-workers with a holiday gift that makes life at home more enjoyable

(Conshohocken, PA - December 9, 2015) IKEA co-workers across the U.S.1 received a Roku 2 streaming media player as a ‘thank you’ holiday gift. This was another opportunity for IKEA to show gratitude to its co-workers and say ‘happy holiday’. Just a few days prior, IKEA Group thanked its co-workers with a contribution of $1,1822 2  into their Tack! retirement funds. “IKEA is a great place to work, and we’re always looking for ways to make a positive contribution to our co-workers’ lives. With our annual holiday gift, it’s another token of   appreciation and gratitude to each and every co-

IKEA Group thanks its co-workers with a $111 million total contribution into the Tack! retirement fund

(Conshohocken, PA- December 4, 2014) IKEA Group announced today that in its second year of contributions to the Tack! retirement fund - the IKEA Group loyalty program - $111 million total will be allocated into retirement funds of co-workers around the world. “This is our second year for our IKEA Tack! Retirement program. Tack, the Swedish word for ‘thank you’, is a way to show appreciation to each IKEA co-worker for contributing to the growth of the company,” commented Lars Petersson, IKEA U.S. President. “I’m happy to announce that all full-time IKEA U.S. co-workers will receive a

IKEA US Receives 100 Percent on 2016 Corporate Equality Index

IKEA US recognized as a progressive company and great place to work in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 14th Annual Scorecard on LGBT Workplace Equality(Conshohocken, PA – November 18, 2015) IKEA US announced today that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. This year, the 2016 CEI report  rated 1,027 businesses, evaluating their

IKEA US Announces FY15 Results

IKEA is growing while making investments in co-workers and initiatives to reduce impact on the environment(Conshohocken, PA – November 5, 2015) IKEA US announced today that the company continued to grow in FY15;[1]  IKEA US store sales increased by 4.5 percent and total sales – including ecommerce – increased by 8.6 percent outperforming both retail and home furnishing sectors.2 Additionally, IKEA US wind farm investments in Hoopeston, Ill and Cameron, TX

IKEA US once again raises its minimum hourly wages

Average minimum hourly wage will increase to $11.87(Conshohocken, PA – June 24, 2014)  IKEA US announced today that it will again raise its minimum hourly wage in existing stores. Effective January 1, 2016, the average minimum hourly wage paid in IKEA US stores will increase from $10.76 to $11.87, a $1.11 or 10.3% increase. This is $4.62 above the current federal minimum wage.  In June 2014, IKEA US announced  its new minimum wage structure, which bases minimum hourly wages on local living costs for co-workers.

IKEA US Receives Notable Score of 90 in the 2015 Corporate Equality Index

Recognition Honors Diverse IKEA US Co-worker Population(Conshohocken, PA - November 19, 2014) IKEA US is pleased to announce today it has received  a score of 90 on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This national benchmark survey reports on corporate policies and practices relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workplace equality. The CEI IKEA ranking clearly demonstrates and measures the success of the IKEA Group’s values based on the principle that every co-worker can expect fair treatment and equal

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