Michaels reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(9,672 total reviews)

David Boone

36% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Michaels has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 9,672 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Michaels 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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10K reviews
4.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Collaborative Culture: The environment is built on a strong, supportive team dynamic where people genuinely look out for one another. High Impact: There is significant room to influence operations. If you are driven, you can implement new plans and see a direct improvement in team performance and metrics. Growth Opportunities: For those willing to put in the work, there is a clear path for professional development and the chance to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Cons

Work-Life Balance: The demands of the role can be heavy, especially during peak seasons or high-volume projects, making it difficult to maintain a consistent personal schedule. Shifting Priorities: The retail and distribution landscape moves fast, and "pivoting" is a daily requirement. It can be challenging to stay on track when corporate or operational goals change frequently. Pay Competitiveness: While the experience is valuable, the compensation doesn't always feel aligned with the high level of effort and the complexity of the workload compared to other industry players.

3.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Love working at my local Michaels. Management is good, coworkers are competent and friendly.

Cons

Terrible pay, customers can be rude and demanding. Corporate doesn't care about you at all.

4.0
May 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I like that Michael’s often asks their employees for feedback on operations. We see that changes that we suggest. I can tell they’re constantly thinking of and making changes to streamline our processes.

Cons

Events are occasionally sprung on us a few days beforehand.

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