Abt reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(261 total reviews)

Mike, Ricky, Jon & Billy Abt

87% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Abt has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 261 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Abt employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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261 reviews
5.0
Jul 12, 2014

78 years strong.

Recommend
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Pros

#1 in consumer reports #1 place to work for chicago tribune. Family owned business that really cares about the employees. Great pay, 401k, gym, clean working environment, and only getting bigger.

Cons

That there isn't a second location in Arizona.

4.0
Jul 11, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

It is a giant family for better or worse. Bob and sons (especially Bob) are very receptive to new ideas. It doesn't matter if you're warehouse, managerial or sales, they appreciate hearing your input. They are very compassionate. I've felt very comfortable approaching and making suggestions. You don't get that in most places! The customer service is second to none and it is rewarding to know I am a part of a prestigious and respected company. The pay is good and for the most part you can do whatever you want as long as it is for the good of the customers and the company.

Cons

Nothing out of the ordinary. Some politics. Some "make-it-up-as-we-go-along" mentality. But that has been working or for decades! The worst part are the hour requirements to be eligible for PTO and holiday pay. 5 star rating if this was reverted back to 37 hours.

5.0
Jul 10, 2014

#1 in the country

Recommend
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Pros

If you work hard in your position, you will get noticed. If you lose track of the goal (taking care of the customer), it will get noticed. Just like any other company, there are benefits and there are issues. There may be loose ends in management, but I have yet to work at a job that hasn't had some of the same (and more) issues. At every job, there will be personalities that do not match, ideas that do not mesh, and opportunity overlooked. Abt as a company has been thriving for 78 years, and it shows. The owner has been a great leader. He is very present at the store and cares deeply for his company and employees. He works hard for what he has earned and I would think wants each and every single employee to work just as hard. The business has been family owned and should be run as a family. Relation or not. His sons are following his direction in the best way, and I am sure they will continue the legacy.

Cons

Abt's motto is taking care of the customer: "say yes to any reasonable request." Unfortunately this idea can spoil some customers and then those customers take advantage of the company/employees. People need to understand the difference between necessities and wants.

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