CJSC Magnolia: employee reviews

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

In addition to the supermarkets that we are already so used to, another format of stores is gaining popularity - the so-called "market near the house". It is something between a large retail chain and an ordinary store. At the same time, prices at such points are usually higher than in large retail chains, and the level of service is better than the same traditional "Soviet grocery stores".

Today we will talk about just such a network of "markets near the house". It's called Magnolia. Feedback from employees about these stores will help us learn how it works here, how difficult it is to get a job, and how the simple staff ultimately feels about themselves.

About company

Let's start with the fact that "Magnolia" is about 150 stores throughout Moscow and Moscow Region, which are located in residential 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, they offer a somewhat reduced assortment. And of course, the orientation of the chain's stores is aimed at providing food and essential goods.

Benefits likeshow reviews about Magnolia stores, the network has a lot. This is also the fact that here you can buy ready-made fresh dishes in the case when you don’t have the strength to cook something yourself; and the fact that stores are open around the clock, which means that you can buy the necessary products even in the middle of the night.

Field of activity and vacancies

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 to better clarify this issue. Recall that Magnolia is a network of convenience stores. Accordingly, the vacancies here are the same as in all supermarkets - personnel involved 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 income, employment in the trading floor can be considered - students are most often employed here. As for other vacancies, the change of personnel is less active for them - and this is proved by the feedback left about the Magnolia chain of stores by employees.

However, more information about available vacancies can be found in job advertisements or on the network's official portal. It also provides information on the requirements for a person who wants to get a job.

Official information speaks about the benefits of working at Magnolia. We will give feedback from employees later, but for now we will indicate what are the advantages of working in this companyoffered by the organizers. These are such as: the provision of uniforms, free meals for staff, the ability to choose a store located as close as possible to your place of residence. Also, those who get a job at Magnolia are offered bonus cards with discounts on purchases, the opportunity to grow up the career ladder, for non-residents - to settle in a free hostel. And of course, those who want to get a job in the office are offered social protection, stable earnings and a guarantee, and those interested in working in other vacancies (in the hall, cashier, promoters on the street) have the opportunity to earn money without being burdened by schedules and shifts, the prospect of increasing income. Let's try to analyze some of these statements in order to understand how true they are and whether the opinions of employees about Magnolia coincide with them.

Location

So, as for the place of work, the company is doing great with this. Since we are talking about a fairly extensive network of supermarkets, anyone who wants to get a job here can find a retail outlet near their place of residence. Due to this, the issue of the way home and to work is simplified for the employee, as well as transportation costs are reduced; there is more free time. This is definitely a plus that every Magnolia store can boast of. Feedback from employees suggests the same - the ability to choose where you will work is very important.

How to get a job?

To get a job at Magnolia, like everywhere else,an interview is required. This can take up to an hour of your time - you just need to visit one of the recruitment centers and wait to be called. Further, the managers of the company will start asking 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 Magnolia stores. Employee reviews, in general, do not note anything supernatural at this interview, the only thing is that some complain about the inattention of those who carry out this entire procedure or even outright indifference to those who came to get a job. There are many such reviews. Perhaps only a few consultants in the HR department behave this way, but for this reason, the opinion of the entire company is spoiled. In any case, if you reveal such an attitude towards yourself, do not be upset, let it remain on someone else's conscience. The main thing is to prove yourself with dignity and show your best side.

How do they 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 work. In some vacancies, you can achieve more, but the level of responsibility is correspondingly higher. According to the reviews of employees who have already worked at the checkout about the Magnolia store, the main thing in this matter is to be on the alert. If a shortage of funds is suddenly revealed, the cashier will be responsible for it independently. In order not tohappened, you should always keep an eye on the store visitors when you leave your place of work.

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

What team and bosses?

As for the guys working in the store, the reviews are mostly positive. It just so happened - a person can easily find a common language with those who are "in the same boat" with him. If you get a job in a trading floor, here you will meet people like you, young, active people looking for part-time jobs. Plus the same position on the career ladder - and you have new comrades ready to help in this or that situation.

Here, as elsewhere, the authorities are treated badly. Many of the comments of those who have already worked at Magnolia or continue their career testify to injustice on the part of department heads, their inhuman attitude towards subordinates and, in general, intolerance of their characters.

Working conditions

Work in Magnolia stores (Moscow) is called difficult by employees because of the busy schedule and the large number of responsibilities that lie on any of them. Let's give an example similar to the one already mentioned above: the person sitting at the checkout must monitor the goods, since he is responsible for the shortage. Therefore, the cashier, in addition to punching checks, must alsodemand that the guards look after the visitors, and he himself - pay attention to the visitors leaving the trading floor so that they do not take anything out.

If you take any other position (for example, a person who lays out goods), then the situation will be similar. He needs to decompose a certain number of units of production in different departments, while in parallel he must not forget about other functions. It is quite difficult to do all this at the same time, but it is precisely this pace that must be maintained throughout, in fact, the entire working day. Plus, the awkward uniform provided by Magnolia (staff reviews say it's humiliating).

But they feed here. An employee can purchase any product for the amount of 65 rubles in order to eat independently. Again, the company's job reviews site notes that this is enough for a light snack, and you can't get enough of this money.

Attitude towards staff

An important factor in any company is a kind of "care" for the employee, a human attitude towards him. According to the company's management, the employee is the main value for them, since only with his 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 badly and does not put him in anything, no. There are reports 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 inpresent to a certain extent.

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

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

Benefits

So, we have learned some information about working in the Magnolia supermarket chain, both based on reviews and presented on the company's official website. It's time to structure them.

First of all, the main plus is that it is possible to earn money. If you need money and have a desire to work, you will be settled here, given the opportunity to study, try and grow. This is definitely. The second is a convenient territorial location. Due to the large network, Magnolia stores can be found almost everywhere. There will be no problems with the road.

Various bonuses like bonuses or free lunches for 65 rubles are, of course, nice, but not so essential.

Flaws

There are also negative aspects of working at Magnolia, these are: a high degree of responsibility for some vacancies; not very comfortable uniform; possible misunderstandings withHR department and superiors.

No matter how many negative reviews there are, a huge number of people work in 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!