ZAO Magnolia: employee feedback

In addition to supermarkets, which we are already so used to, popularity is gaining and another format of stores - the so-called "market near the house." It is something middle between a large trading network and an ordinary store. At the same time, prices in such locations are generally higher than in large retail networks, and the level of service is better than the same traditional "Soviet grocery".

Today we will talk just about such a network of "market near the house." It is called "Magnolia". Feedback from employees about these stores will help us to find out how it works here, how difficult it is to get settled, and how, in the end, the ordinary staff feels themselves.

About company

Let's start with the fact that Magnolia is about 150 stores all over Moscow and Moscow region, which are located in sleeping areas and near large residential buildings in order to provide services in close proximity. The stores are typical mini-format supermarkets: they provide a fairly wide range of products but, taking into account space savings on layouts, in a slightly truncated assortment. And of course, the orientation of the stores of the network is aimed at providing food and essential goods.

Advantages, as the reviews about Magnolia stores show, the network has a lot. This and the fact that you can buy ready-made fresh dishes in the event that there is no strength to cook something yourself; And the fact that shops are open around the clock, which means that you can buy the necessary products even in the middle of the night.

Sphere of activity and vacancy

In the framework of this article, we are interested in the issue of work in ZAO Magnolia. Feedback from employees is what will help us clarify this issue. Recall that "Magnolia" - a network of round-the-clock market. Accordingly, the vacancies here are the same as in all supermarkets, - the personnel engaged in organizing the company's activities; People working in the hall; Cooks and those who work in the kitchen; As well as security and cashiers. As a temporary activity and additional earnings, employment in the trading floor can be considered - most often students are accommodated here. As for other vacancies, the change of staff is less active - and this is confirmed by the feedback of employees about the Magnolia chain of stores.

However, more information about vacancies can be found in job advertisements or on the official web portal. There is also information about the requirements for a person who wants to get a job.

The official information speaks about the advantages that the work in Magnolia has. We will quote feedback from employees, but for now, let us point out the advantages of work in this company offered by the organizers. These are: the provision of uniforms, free staff meals, the opportunity to choose a store, located as close to your place of residence. Also, those who are accommodated in the Magnolia, offer bonus cards with discounts on purchases, the opportunity to grow on the career ladder, for non-residents - settle in a free hostel. And of course, those who want to get into the office offer social protection, a stable salary and a guarantee, and those who are interested in working on other vacancies (in the hall, cashier, promoters on the street) - the opportunity to earn without burdening schedules and shifts, the prospect of increasing incomes . Let's try to analyze some of these statements in order to understand how true they are, and whether the employee's opinions about the company "Magnolia" coincide with them.

Location:

So, as far as the place of work is concerned, the company is doing fine with this. Since we are talking about a fairly extensive network of supermarkets, anyone who wants to settle down here can find a sales point near their place of residence. Due to this, the employee simplifies the issue of the road home and work, and also reduces transportation costs; There is more free time. This is definitely a plus, which every Magnolia store can boast of. The feedback from employees shows the same thing - the ability to choose the place where you will work is very important.

How to get a job?

To get to work in Magnolia, as elsewhere, you need to pass an interview. It can take about an hour of your time - you just need to visit one of the staff centers and wait until you are called. Further, the company's managers will begin to ask you questions about where you worked before, whether you have any experience, how you will act in this or that situation, if you get a job in one of the shops of the Magnolia network. Reviews of employees, in general, do not note anything supernatural in this interview, the only thing is that some complain about the inattention of those who conduct all this procedure or even frank indifference to the one who came to work. Such reviews can be found a lot. Perhaps, only a few consultants in the department responsible for cadres do this, but for this reason the opinion about the whole company is being spoiled. In any case, if you reveal this attitude to yourself, do not worry, let it remain on someone else's conscience. The main thing is to prove yourself worthy and show it on the best side.

How to pay?

Salaries here can not be called low - the cashier is paid 25 thousand rubles a month, in addition there is a chance to get another 5 thousand bonuses if you show an example of exemplary labor. On some vacancies, you can achieve more, but the level of responsibility, respectively, is higher. As reported about the store "Magnolia" reviews of employees who have already worked at the checkout, the main thing in this business is to be on the alert. If there is a shortage of funds, the cashier will be responsible for it on his own. To prevent this from happening, you should always monitor the visitors of the store when you leave your place of work.

The same is required when working in any other position - in the "Magnolia" team is responsible for everything that happens with the property of the company. But the attentiveness of the employee here is paid not only by salary, but also by bonuses.

What team and bosses?

In occasion of the guys working in the store, the reviews, most often, are positive. So it was led - a person can easily find a common language with those who are with him "in the same boat." If you get a job in the trading floor, here you will get acquainted with such, as you, young, active people looking for work. Plus the same position on the career ladder - and you have new comrades ready to help in this or that situation.

To the authorities here, as elsewhere, are treated poorly. Many comments of those who have already worked in the Magnolia or continue their work activity, testify to the injustices of the heads of departments, their inhuman attitude towards subordinates and, in general, the intolerance of their characters.

Working conditions

Labor in the shops of Magnolia (Moscow) reviews of employees are called difficult because of the busy schedule and a large number of responsibilities that lie on any of them. Let's give an example similar to the one already mentioned above: a person sitting at the checkout should monitor the goods, because he is responsible for the shortage. Therefore, the cashier, in addition to punches, must also require the guard to look at the visitors, and he himself - pay attention to the visitors leaving the shop floor, so that they can not bear anything.

If you take any other position (for example, the person making the layout of the goods), then the situation will be similar. He needs to decompose a certain number of units in different departments, while simultaneously it is necessary not to forget about other functions in parallel. Simultaneously, all this is quite difficult, but it is precisely this pace that must be maintained throughout, in fact, the entire working day. Plus, the uncomfortable form that "Magnolia" provides (reviews of staff say that it is humiliating).

But they feed here. The employee can buy any goods for the amount of 65 rubles in order to feed independently. Again, on the site of feedback on work in the company it is noted that this is enough for a light snack, and you can not eat with this money.

Attitude to the staff

An important factor in any company is a kind of "care" about the employee, a human attitude towards him. According to the management of the company, the employee for them is the main value, because only with its help the store can achieve any success. However, in practice things are sometimes different.

It can not be said that in all stores the employee is treated poorly and does not put him in anything, no. There are testimonials that the heads of some departments or even store directors helped in certain situations, when it was in their power. The human attitude of some leaders is to some extent present here.

But there are also negative reviews. For example, how in stores can be rude to communicate with subordinates, and even without any reason. There are reviews that refused to pay wages when the employee was going to retire. The management of the store found a formal reason to fire an employee without payment.

In general, as elsewhere, there is no single-mindedness. Sometimes in the "Magnolia" network there is an injustice and misunderstanding between some employees, and sometimes vice versa - positive examples of interaction based on kindness, respect and mutual understanding.

Benefits

So, we learned some information about working in the network of "Magnolia" marketplaces, both based on feedback, and presented on the official website of the company. It's time to structure them.

First and foremost, the main advantage is that it is possible to earn money. If you need money and have a desire to work - you will be equipped here, will give the opportunity to study, try and grow. This is certainly. The second is a convenient territorial location. Due to a large network stores "Magnolia" can be found almost everywhere. With the road problems will not arise.

Various bonuses like premiums or free meals for 65 rubles - this, of course, is nice, but not so much.

disadvantages

Negative aspects of work in the Magnolia are also there, this: a high degree of responsibility on some vacancies; Not quite a comfortable uniform; Possible misunderstandings with the personnel department and superiors.

No matter how negative feedback there are, a huge number of people work in the stores to this day. This means that anyone who is interested in this, will find a way to adapt to the conditions that have arisen. Therefore, if you want to work - feel free to try your hand at Magnolia! Good luck!