Walgreens Employee Reviews in Deerfield, IL

The employee’s current salary is below market value for comparable roles.

Following initial training, my scheduled hours were significantly reduced, falling far short of the originally agreed-upon commitment. Despite communicating the necessity of maintaining my income due to unforeseen family medical circumstances, the company failed to uphold the initial agreement and subsequently initiated termination proceedings. Throughout my employment, I consistently exceeded performance targets, however, shift leads frequently threatened further reductions in hours unless I maintained a demanding workload. I experienced differential treatment compared to a colleague, who received guidance regarding phone usage, while I was required to store my phone in the manager’s office nightly. Following a medical issue related to a chronic condition, I was subjected to strict adherence to clock-out procedures for restroom breaks, despite providing supporting medical documentation. The company’s misconduct policy appeared to prioritize subjective interpretations over concrete actions, leading to a disciplinary action stemming from an unintentional physical interaction. Furthermore, I was formally reprimanded for attempting to address the situation with the involved colleague. Another instance involved a written warning for utilizing the water fountain while a colleague was also using the restroom, despite lacking knowledge of their presence. The termination letter contained statements that negatively impacted my professional reputation, hindering my subsequent job search efforts. I observed instances where other employees engaged in behaviors that violated professional boundaries, such as intrusive personal inquiries and disregard for personal space, without receiving any corrective action. I was similarly disciplined for comparable actions, lacking clear communication or an opportunity to provide context or a defense. The HR process appeared to solely focus on the perspective of the complainant, neglecting to consider the circumstances or allow me to respond. This experience resulted in significant distress and has had a detrimental impact on my mental health, manifesting as difficulties with personal space, social interactions, and increased anxiety related to workplace environments. This situation has also negatively affected my ability to support my family and continues to impede my employment prospects.

Retail employees consistently assume greater responsibility within the pharmacy, while the pharmacy team occasionally lacks sufficient support and collaboration from upper management. Company policy has, at times, contributed to a perception of elevated pharmacist status.

There is a reliance on an attendance tracking system, and opportunities for direct employee feedback and engagement appear limited. Advancement opportunities may also be restricted.

The organization has a significant number of long-tenured employees contributing to a challenging work environment. Executive leadership demonstrates limited engagement with frontline staff. There is a pattern of blame shifting and workforce reductions. Resistance to change and process improvements is prevalent. A formal onboarding process is lacking. Employees are frequently expected to possess expert-level knowledge of established processes and “best practices.” The company culture prioritizes risk avoidance.

Concerns have been raised regarding long-term job security and the need for enhanced leadership development opportunities.