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VOKES FURNITURE

I am a return current employee at Vokes. I've found in the beginning it was a negative place with alot of attitude and struggle in all areas from the top down. 
However over last year or so I've seen transparency from management and owners. The continuous improvement is a huge factor and is applied to the production as well as the people relations. Family like atmosphere  and as far as there being favorites it's not true. Since the implementation of LEAN training the dedication and commitment of those willing to learn and grow with the company is prevailing, and  the negativity and poor attitudes have seem to taken care of themselves. 
Respect for people is the highest priority at Vokes, above all including production and its trully a great place to work. 
There is a future at Vokes, if you're interested in joining the team and being a part of the growth. The example of change is amazing to see and be apart of. 
I am fortunate to be on this team and the principals  being used at work are universal to all areas of life.

Owners and management and leaders are all extremely understanding, helpful and supportive. 
In my experience they ve gone above and beyond what many employers would do for their employees.
They practice what they preach and believe in it.

At Vokes we make stunning, solid wood furniture and we couldn't do it without an AMAZING team!  Every day we make magic happen, as we learn and grow together.

Our focus is quality for our customers, and quality of life for our people.  Vokes' recognizes that employees are our most important asset, and we are committed to improving our culture and investing in our people.  

There is plenty of room for growth and learning opportunities within the company and we take enormous pride in the products that we make.
  
Employees are empowered and encouraged to make improvements in their processes and work as a team.  We have learned that the key to quality is in thorough training and standardized work.  We invest the time up front to ensure that new employees get the attention and training that they need to do a great job.

Great team, great opportunities, great products!

I am not sure why people are saying its toxic. I've worked here for a lot of years and it is a stressful job, but that's because we are always picking up the slack for other people. I have never once seen a manager belittle an employee. I have seen managers trying to retrain an employee and as soon as that manager walks away, they rolls their eyes and do it the way they want. There is zero respect for management and senior staff and its sad. We have people who shouldn't be here because they cause a lot of problems. They've been given so many chances and yet they act like they do nothing wrong. 
So if you are a hard worker and want to do well and support the company then yes you should work here. If you are lazy and a complainer then don't apply.

Fast paced environment, there is always work to be done. Easy going atmosphere, we all make mistakes from time to time. Being a team player is essential. Hard work and ambition is actually appreciated (and I don't just mean a pat on the back). Management on the floor helping when needed (not hiding in an office expecting everyone else to pick up the slack). A little sawdust is better than grease, grime, and oil. Organizational skills are definitely an asset. Amazing place to work, if you put the effort in.

Vokes Furniture is a toxic place to work. There is very limited training and expectation for perfect if quality is not met you are screamed at. The owner's wife has zero Management training or ability to communicate effectively with employees. There is little pay and always management has threatened on numerous occasions the company going into bankruptcy horrible it's an extremely toxic environment and most managers belittle you all day. Empty promises.

No raises, no benefits, no communication.
Management uses threats, manipulation and intimidation to push employees around. They will tell you one thing and do another. They lay people off with seniority and keep others hired the week prior. It seems like once your adequately and properly trained they let you, possibly to avoid giving raises. This is not ongoing reliable full time employment.

I find it hard to understand why certain behaviors are allowed to continue. These behaviors have led to low moral throughout and the loss of several good employees. Attendance seems to be optional for some and bullying and harassment are not punished and sometimes even rewarded. There are double standards everywhere. More consistency is needed from management if this company hopes to succeed.

No benefits ever, and favouritism for some workers, can tell right from the beginning. Company is always at risk of bankruptcy, and they will get rid of you after they catch up on back orders, always behind because most workers leave or get let go before the 3 month mark. Be surprised if the doors stay open another year. Nothing good about this place.

I have been at Vokes Furniture since July of 2020 and it has been a great experience so far! I can’t get over how busy we are! One of my roles is hiring for the company and looking for new talent. We have been working on a new training program so that we can make it easier for new people and they want to stay with us. It’s seems that was a problem in the past but we are working at getting better. 

Vokes provided a relaxed working environment although it was fast past most times needing to keep up to productivity and ensure quality standards.  The job at times can feel a little mundane and repetitive with little to no room for advancement.  However management was easy to get along with and so were the other employees overall.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Woodworker 1 salary reported	$39,520 per year
Sprayer 1 salary reported	$56,196 per year
Packager 1 salary reported	$35,360 per year

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