Steelcase Inc Employer Reviews

A typical day is building file cabinets and bookshelves for 8-10 hours a day. Your co-workers always change so you dont get to know anyone for a long period of time. The hardest part of this job was not knowing your end time for your shift. The most enjoyable part was building atleast 400-600 cases in 10 hours with great co-workers.

There is a need for change management especially at lower levels. Many of the employees have been there too long and are resistant to change. There are some really good people that work for Steelcase Inc. however. Sadly enough, the company has lost some truly dedicated employees that I encountered during my time there.

-Long days and long nights
-Learned good communication and advisory skills
-Management was fair
-Worked with great people
-Unloading
-Communicating with co-workers about how to do a certain part of the job

I do quite a bit of corporate troubleshooting. I had a recent request to investigate and resolve issue related to equipment reliability and associated work histories in order to maintain certification in one of our Model Shops and five of our Testing Laboratories. I researched the certification requirements. Investigated current state, outlined a project – more... plan (resources, time-line etc.). Initiated the plan which is approximately 90% complete. I learned (and I find this to be very typical of such situations) huge communication issues. Lack of understanding of standards and associated processes and procedures. Lack of documented Standard Work, work/performance histories (No methodology to manage the process, quantify performance or trend and analyze process and equipment/system issues). Management in general were very supportive once I was able effectively communicate their current state and the deficiencies and associated solutions that were needed. As is usually the case (from my experience) that the people were qualified and more than willing to do the right thing. After I had a team of Trades people and Technicians bring the equipment back to a point of qualification and instituted standard work and associated training as needed I have no doubt that they will be in a position to autonomously sustain the equipment qualification, associated performance histories and thus their accreditation. I will monitor the process and procedural compliance over the next 6 months, meeting at least every 30 days with the managements staff to provide feedback and provide additional assistance if need be. The hardest part of the job (as is quite typical) was communicating to area management that the heart of the issue was the lack of sufficient management and communication in general. The best part was the amount of cooperation, the will to do the right-thing attitude, and their ability and openness to accept the change that these improvements required. – less

benifits were good pay was good but I worked there back in 1990 the job security was bad because after 12 years of being in company the just sent there work over seas and layed of employees back to 21 years of service so I guess they were not so loyal to the employees but I was able to have a job for 12 years though just wosh I couild still be there – more... making the kind of money they paid back in 1990 through 2002 – less

this was a temp job

did not really enjoy the experence

but was a good staff and management team

worked in mailroom for 5 months

I started at Steelcase in 1981 in the payroll department from there I went into the Accounts Payable and Receivable department. The company decided to downsize in 2009 and I retired with honors. I also received a watch for 25 years service. I went back to school and graduated from GRCC in 2012 with my Associates in Business/Office Admin

As Assistant to the Business Manager for the CEO, there is never a quiet day in the office.

I learned how to work in a professional, fast-paced work environment with highly intelligent individuals.

The management was questionable, I liked my co-workers, I was always busy, and the pay was good.

A typical day at work consisted of a friendly environment and productive workplace. I was able to learn new skills and enhance prior skills. Management was always helpful and willing to teach. Co-workers were cooperative in team projects. Although work loads can be challenging I never found it hard to complete a task. The most enjoyable part of the – more... job was being able to use my skills and learning new things. – less

A productive and fun place to work. Steelcase has a unique culture that allows employees to work in whatever manner best suites their skill sets. They are constantly giving employees opportunities to utilized their skill set and grow as an employee and individual.

Good place to work. Safe and clean. Team work is always looked for in all areas. training is all parts of required jobs

Typical day at the office would include working on a variety of projects for different clients. Meeting with clients to share concepts and receive feedback. Meet with clients to discuss new projects.

As a whole, Steelcase used to be the company to work for. I am not sure you can say that anymore. They have off shored a very large percent of their entry level positions. Almost all of their enty level finance positions were sent to Malaysia. Those positions that require same time zone presence were sent to Mexico. I gave 19 years to this company and – more... was let go once my counterparts in Malaysia were secure in their position. – less

Fun and exciting to work for. Great management and great benefits. 3 different shifts that accommodate to a busy lifestyle.

The company is a leader in the industry and there is a reason for that......they are very demanding, compensation is on the low side until you move up in either OP Management or corporate level. Very well organized and represents Lean Principle Standards very well.

Once a thriving people oriented, customer focused company, that has lost its direction. Leadership within the company is lacking.

I would still be working at Steelcase, if the company didn't close my facility in January 2012

number 1 in the world and did everything to stay there, great with employees, pay was great, career advancement was there