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Here at IKEA U.S., we are lucky to have so many incredible co-workers who make our success as a company possible and contribute to our commitment to creating better homes, better communities, and a better planet. Today we’re excited to share that IKEA Retail U.S. is raising starting wages for all U.S. co-workers to $16 per hour, beginning January 1, 2022, with some hourly wages starting at $17 or $18 per hour depending on location. A majority of U.S. co-workers will also receive the “One IKEA Bonus,” a performance-based payout totaling $76 million in the U.S., in addition to the one-time Ingka UPPSKATTA gift of $17 million to be distributed among all U.S. co-workers. We have also enhanced our comprehensive benefits packages to include a minimum of five weeks paid time off, education assistance, back-up child care, adult care and more. Each day we strive to take steps to create a great place to work for all of our co-workers, and we’re excited to expand these benefits to help our co-workers create a better life at home for themselves and their loved ones.
Over the past year, people in the U.S. continued to seek a new meaning of home, and we’re honored and humbled to have played a role in their journey by providing the products and solutions to meet their needs. In fiscal year (FY) 21, we saw one of our most successful years to-date at IKEA U.S., and we couldn’t have done it without our co-workers, customers and neighbors. As we reflect on FY21 and look toward what’s next, we have plans to continue to grow business by bringing new store formats to city centers, remain committed to becoming climate positive by 2030, and continue efforts to impact climate change and social injustice by working together through collaboration and advocacy on issues that impact everyone. Across the U.S., teams came together to navigate another extraordinary year. They adapted to their new reality and continued to help the many people create better homes, better communities and a better planet.
UPPSKATTA! Let's say it together: OPP-scat-tah! It's the Swedish word for "appreciate," and at IKEA, we have so much to be appreciative for. For starters, our superstar co-workers. Today, Ingka Group announced a one-time $128 million USD financial gift of appreciation to distribute among all co-workers across the globe. Throughout the last 18+ months, our co-workers have made extraordinary efforts to meet our customers' needs in these extraordinary times, and we're immense!y grateful for their perseverance and support. Read more about the UPPSKATTA gift here: https://bit.ly/3bpzXNM
Of the 34,000+ people we surveyed for this year’s Life at Home Report, the 40% of those who felt positive about their home in 2021 also saw their mental wellbeing improve. At IKEA, we want to begin a conversation about mental wellbeing when it’s needed most. Through our research – and through personal experience – we’ve learned that a home you love can help protect your mental wellbeing. To explore and understand more about the connections between home and mental health, check out our Life at Home Report 2021
The last 12 months have been challenging for so many, with more than one in four people saying their mental health has suffered. At IKEA, we believe a balanced approach to mental wellbeing helps us get the most out of life, and we think that starts in our home. The IKEA Life at Home Report 2021 provides new insight into mental wellbeing and the critical role our homes play in our mental health. Explore the report here:
Did you know that we sell over 1 billion meatballs a year? 🧆 To continue selling these juicy bites, we’ve taken a climate friendly approach by throwing our plant ball into the mix. This helps us to reach our goal of becoming climate positive by 2030 while still giving our customers the IKEA classic they love so much. 😋
We’re #NowHiring for leaders in our Customer Fulfillment Centers across the U.S! At IKEA, we believe in a workplace culture that embraces diversity and prioritizes the wellbeing of each and every employee – because work should always be so much more than just a job. To learn more about our Customer Fulfillment Centers and how to become a warehouse leader. Visit www.seeacareerwithus.com
From businesses and governments to people at home, we all have a part of play in protecting the home we all share. To continue our part in combatting climate change, IKEA is joining COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference as a partner to furnish key areas of the venue in Glasgow. COP26 is a critical moment to inspire change and enable the many to take ambitious climate action and deliver real change, and IKEA is happy to be a part of the process. 🌎
It is critical that we act now to address the climate crisis. We applaud the Biden administration for the bold sustainability initiatives proposed in the Build Back Better Act. We at IKEA understand that this will require sacrifices to make a positive difference, and we are committed to continuing to do our part to mitigate climate change. Read our full statement to Congress as they consider the Build Back Better Act.
Be there or be square! 🔲 Next week, IKEA U.S. Chief Digital Officer Umesh Sripad and other brand leaders will come together at Adweek’s #Brandweek to discuss recent innovations in the marketing industry. On Thursday, he’ll share the progress IKEA U.S. has made toward delivering a more seamless and convenient customer We can’t wait to see you there!
