Goodwill Southern California Employer Reviews

Its a great company to provide the help that many of young and older youths need to get back to reality also open doors we never could open with out help and a small push to a start. i loved work everyone are polite and respectful there very helpful time flew by because i was busy we take lunches when wee suppose to no hold ups.the job alone treats – more... you like they want you there . – less

Honorable mission as an organization. Consistency between The Mission and reality is questionable.

working at goodwill is very hard work for not alot of money. U will see new things each day working there. u meet alot of nice people also

I worked as a Coaching Specialist for a year and observed Goodwill mistreatment of its staff. I saw workers who had dedicated 10 plus years fired and tossed aside without even a goodbye. This all stems from Goodwill's "at will policy" which allows them the right to fire you with little to no cause. I also observed a back-stabbing mentality that I thought – more... only existed in County work and was shock to see it in a non-profit. I tried to keep focus on the mission which is to help disabled workers but that also was a let down. The management would treat our group as second class citizens making them just shred books for recycling and paying them less then minimum wage justified by a loophole in the labor law. Their are some good people that work there unfortunately they probably will be fired due to some cost cutting measure. This is the unfortunate truth about Goodwill. – less

I worked as a Coaching Specialist for a year and observed Goodwill mistreatment of its staff. I saw workers who had dedicated 10 plus years fired and tossed aside without even a goodbye. This all stems from Goodwill's "at will policy" which allows them the right to fire you with little to no cause. I also observed a back-stabbing mentality that I thought – more... only existed in County work and was shock to see it in a non-profit. I tried to keep focus on the mission which is to help disabled workers but that also was a let down. The management would treat our group as second class citizens making them just shred books for recycling and paying them less then minimum wage justified by a loophole in the labor law. Their are some good people that work there unfortunately they probably will be fired due to some cost cutting measure. This is the unfortunate truth of Goodwill. – less

Have fun with co-workers while providing excellent customer service to clients and employess

I traveled from Universal City to Santa Clarita. I made sure we gave good customer service to the public that was donating items to our donation centers.I had 20 locations with 45 employees.

The best part was that everyday was different for both the employees and the donors. It was nice to explain to them what we did with the donations and how it helps – more... people. – less

Loved working for Goodwill and helping people in my community finding employement.

Good benefits, progressive, fun place to work
Good benefits, progressive, fun place to work

i work for this company for 5 years. i never get promotion. the only way to get another position if you kiss the boots of your manager. i get raises of 23 cents. every two years. the managment get 500 dollars bonus every month.

inefficient and ill managed, under appreciated. normal crew and staff are amazing people, including some lower level management. Overall the company is being inefficiently run and it frustrates me to continue spinning my wheels and seeing no improvement in either our facilities or management.

I enjoyed my time while at Goodwill. I learned a lot about how Goodwill recycles or sells as much of the merchandise donated before sending it to the landfills.