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Updated 7 Mar, 2025
Overall Rating
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4.1/5
based on 197 reviews

positive trend 2% above industry's average

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Rating distribution

Category Ratings

4.2

Work-life balance

4.0

Company culture

4.0

Job security

3.8

Work satisfaction

3.7

Salary

3.6

Skill development

3.1

Promotions

What employees say about J. C. Penney?

Insights from employee reviews on AmbitionBox

Workplace insights

Hybrid

Hybrid

100% employees reported

Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday

90% employees reported

Flexible timing

Flexible timing

76% employees reported

No travel

No travel

80% employees reported

Gender based rating

3.9
female

Rated by Women

70 reviews

4.2
male

Rated by Men

121 reviews

J. C. Penney is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 197 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with ... Read more
J. C. Penney is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 197 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.

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Latest J. C. Penney Employee Reviews

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Operations
5.0

  •  posted on 07 Mar 2025

Engineering & Manufacturing
1.0

  •  posted on 04 Mar 2025

Dislikes:
Nothing as of now
  • Salary - Poor
  • +6 more
Business Intelligence & Analytics
1.0

  •  posted on 02 Mar 2025

Dislikes:
  • Salary - Bad
  • Skill development - Bad
  • +4 more
Operations
3.0

  •  posted on 12 Feb 2025

Dislikes:
Since the company is operating at a loss, there will be no promotions or salary hikes. The... read more
  • Job security - Poor
  • +1 more
Business Intelligence & Analytics
5.0

  •  posted on 11 Feb 2025

Read J. C. Penney Reviews based on designations

4.5
 Senior Analyst

 (7)

3.6
 Senior Engineer 1

 (7)

4.7
 Lead Engineer

 (7)

4.8
 L2 Engineer

 (7)

4.5
 Senior Software Engineer

 (6)

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Is J. C. Penney a good place to work for?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 from over 197 employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have a positive experience working at J. C. Penney. Work-life balance holds the highest rating at 4.2, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.1. Read reviews about work-life balance and career growth on AmbitionBox.
How does J. C. Penney’s employee rating compare to the industry average?
J. C. Penney’s employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 exceeds the industry average of 4.0 out of 5 for companies within the Retail sector. This rating reflects that J. C. Penney generally provides a better employee experience compared to many of its industry peers, indicating stronger overall satisfaction among its workforce.
Does J. C. Penney pay their employees well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, J. C. Penney employees rate their salary and benefits at 3.7 out of 5, based on 197 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about J. C. Penney salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at J. C. Penney, click here .
How is the work culture at J. C. Penney?
Work culture at J. C. Penney is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 197 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating a generally positive environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The strong rating reflects a supportive and engaging atmosphere at J. C. Penney. To read reviews specifically about work culture at J. C. Penney, click here .
How is the job security at J. C. Penney?
Based on 197 reviews on AmbitionBox, J. C. Penney employees rate job security at 4.0 out of 5. This high rating reflects strong employee confidence in the stability and security of their roles at J. C. Penney, indicating that most employees feel secure in their positions and trust the company to provide a reliable work environment. To read reviews about job security at J. C. Penney, click here .
Is work from home available at J. C. Penney?
According to 28 AmbitionBox reviews, J. C. Penney does not currently offer any work-from-home options. All employees work from the office, reflecting a fully on-site work arrangement. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.

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