Terrible, unscrupulous company values - Designer Wren Kitchens Employee Review

1.0
Jan 17, 2015
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Pros

Wages if you actually get paid correctly which is rare

Cons

poor management, wages were never paid correctly, staff do not work as a team (attracts very selfish people), Store manager only works part time hours. Things started out great working for Wren, with their shiny showrooms and friendly staff. In my first month selling I finished 2nd in the store and 6th in my area for sales. Unfortunately before that month was over I had a car crash and was injured. I was told by the store manager not to worry my job is safe. They will find me other duties instead of sales. This is where everything started to go wrong. The customer service for Wren is non existent I found myself dealing with customers from a year ago that no one had bothered with. During my time I had to arrange for a new sink for a customer this got stolen within 3 days, 2 days later I was getting verbal and physical abuse from a customer due to the same person who stole the sink hadn't turned up for 3 appointments with them. Again the same designer changed delivery for one of my customers without telling the, by the time I noticed (I was constantly tied up with everyone's customer service issues training staff that just didn't get how to use a computer repairing parts on the showroom, sourcing various items for customers that had either been skipped or stolen) it was too late to change the delivery back. Of course complaining about this to management would just fall on deaf ears. Which isn't surprising when they mean about lateness but quite often come in 3 hours late themselves, or spend time crying for no reason. Oh and to top it all off I was paid incorrectly on the last pay packet before Christmas. I even witnessed someone getting stapled with a staple gun in the toe and nothing being done about it because 'the guy can sell'. I have never worked for such a disorganised, unscrupulous company in my life. I will not be recommending anyone works here or buys from here in the future.

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
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Pros

I’ve been with Wren Kitchens for about a year now, and my experience has been nothing but positive. The company continues to grow and expand, which creates great opportunities to learn new things and develop professionally. The environment is very collaborative and supportive. There’s a great balance of autonomy in your role while still having the support of teammates and management when needed. My manager has been especially great at providing coaching, guidance, and encouragement that has helped me continue to grow in my role. The benefits are also very competitive, and I really appreciate that there are multiple options available so you can choose the plans that best suit your lifestyle and needs. The PTO offering is competitive as well, which makes it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Overall, it’s been a rewarding experience working for a company that values development, teamwork, and continued growth.

Cons

None that I can think of!

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Wren Kitchens Response
2mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough and thoughtful review of your experience with Wren! It's so great to hear that your time with the company has been so positive and that you've found the environment supportive and full of opportunities to grow. We're also pleased to hear that the benefits and PTO offerings have helped to support a healthy work-life balance. It's especially encouraging to hear that the support and coaching from your management team have helped you develop in your role. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of the Wren team, we wish you success in your role!
4.0
Jan 20, 2026
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Pros

Strong opportunity to learn and retain role-specific knowledge. Hands on experience with Salesforce (CRM). Encouraged to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently without over reliance on support. Coworkers are consistently helpful and collaborative within departments. Team culture is supportive and driven to help each other succeed. Customer service processes within the call center are generally well structured. Company provides the necessary tools and supplies to do the job.

Cons

Role requires constant attention to detail, which can be mentally taxing. In some cases, answers for client inquiries require escalation, delaying resolution. Cross department communication and processes outside of the call center can be unclear or inconsistent. Certain policies add extra steps that slow down issue resolution for customers. Pay is acceptable but could be more competitive for the level of responsibility. Fixed schedule (9:00–5:30) offers limited flexibility.

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Wren Kitchens Response
4mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share such a comprehensive and thoughtful review of your experience with us. It really helps us deeply understand how our teams feel and understand where improvements may need to be considered. We're really pleased to hear that you've found the team culture supportive, the training and tools effective and that you've had the opportunity to build strong role-specific knowledge and experience. We also appreciate your honest and constructive feedback regarding workload, attention to detail, escalation processes, cross-department communication, flexibility, and compensation. These are important considerations, and insights like yours help inform ongoing discussions around how we can streamline processes, improve clarity between teams, and continue to support our frontline colleagues. If you have any further feedback, suggestions or would like to explain your experience in further detail please don't hesitate to contact us at LetsTalk@Wrenkitchens.com. Thank you again for your openness and engagement. We appreciate your contribution and are glad to have you as part of the Wren team.
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