Training
H&M is committed to the important business value; "We Believe In People". That commitment is supported with our in-store training programs, seminars and workshops, which are available to all of our employees. Our H&M principle is to recruit talent from within the company whenever possible. This means that our staff has incredible opportunities for development within many different areas. For example, our new managers have the opportunity to participate in our paid training program (lasting up to 15 weeks) which takes place within our stores. This gives each future manager valuable insight into the H&M culture that they will use to develop other employees. Helping our employees to develop their skills and strengths is a great benefit to all of us and our continued success and growth. Every new employee hired is guaranteed an orientation day and a training plan that will follow our company training philosophy, "learning by doing".
The length of the training depends upon the individual's job role. Training with H&M is a hands-on experience that allows each individual to play a greater role in their training process and their personal development. Questions, constant feedback and follow-up will ensure the best growth potential for the individual.
All positions offered in H&M are contingent upon proper completion of our training program. Once completed, the individual is able to begin working in their new home store with a greater awareness of the H&M and their responsibilities within the company.
Benefits Plan
At H&M, we believe in offering our employees the most competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package available. In addition to a fair and competitive compensation plan, the H&M benefits package will include:
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage (options available for Full-time and Part-time staff)
- Domestic Partner Health Coverage
- Generous Vacation Package
- Wellness Days
- Company paid holidays, including your Birthday
- Employee Discount
- Commuter Benefit (Parking & Transit)
- Referral Bonus Program
- 401K Retirement Plan with a generous company match
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Leave
- Jury Duty
- Worldwide Travel Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death (100% company paid)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Bereavement Time
- Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
As a growing company in the United States, our list of benefits will continue to expand as rapidly as we do. Eligibility for benefits listed above may depend upon position, hours worked and length of service at H&M.
Workplace Relations
"We Believe in People" is one of H&M's values that we communicate to all of our employees worldwide. H&M has an "open door" policy, granting all employees the right and possibility to discuss any work-related issue directly with the management.
Naturally, we also believe in our employees right and ability to decide who should represent them in the workplace. We also respect each employee's individual right to choose to become member of a union.
H&M follows this policy in all countries, since freedom of association is one of our basic beliefs.
It is very important for H&M to maintain good relations with all of our employees, as individuals and also with the organizations that represent them. We follow all collective agreements negotiated with the unions legally representing our employees in the various H&M workplaces all over the world.