IKEA Thailand has announced the recruitment of over 100 full-time and part-time positions during the event “IKEA Open House Welcoming New Colleagues”. This initiative aims to build a team in preparation for the opening of “IKEA Sukhumvit,” the fourth IKEA store in Thailand, set to launch in late 2023. Everyone is invited to grow together with IKEA in a way that allows them to be their true selves, reinforcing the vision of providing opportunities for personnel without restrictions on education level, age, gender identity, or personal preferences, promoting an open work environment that embraces diversity and truly offers equality. Interested individuals can register to fill out job applications in advance via the IKEA Thailand website or join the open house event at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, 2023.

IKEA's vision is to ‘create a better everyday life for the many people’ and reflects the belief that a happy work life is one where everyone can express their potential in an open and non-discriminatory environment. IKEA emphasizes its core culture and values (IKEA culture and values), which are the heart and essential qualities that the company constantly seeks in its team members. These include 8 principles: collaboration, care for people and the planet to create sustainable change, consideration of value and cost-effectiveness, simplicity and authenticity, innovation and development, meaningful courage to be different, sharing and responsibility to move forward together, and leading by example in a “speak the truth, do the truth” manner.

Ms. Sirin Asansilarat, Store Manager of IKEA Sukhumvit, IKEA Thailand shared the intention behind the recruitment of operational team members at IKEA Sukhumvit, stating, “The opening of IKEA Sukhumvit is a project that all IKEA staff are proud of and eagerly await, as it is the first city store in Thailand. With IKEA's commitment to delivering convenient services and creating memorable experiences for our customers, the most important thing is to have personnel who share the same ideals and values as the organization. At IKEA, we have a culture and values that embrace diversity, regardless of who you are, your age, gender identity, or education level. IKEA is ready to provide opportunities in an open work environment. Just apply for the positions that interest you and match your skills. Once you have the opportunity to join IKEA, we are committed to supporting your career advancement while also promoting a good quality of life through equitable benefits for both full-time and part-time employees, as well as providing intensive training courses to enhance work skills.”

A World of Open Work Through the Voices of IKEA Employees

Listen to inspiring stories from various IKEA employees, from career advancement from part-time to full-time roles without needing a degree, to representatives of older employees who believe that age is not a limitation for developing abilities. The work atmosphere allows everyone to be their true selves and embraces diversity while reducing disparities in job opportunities and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Employees also appreciate the great benefits at IKEA, such as family care leave, parental leave for new fathers, and employee-priced food and beverages.

Be yourself and enjoy working fully at IKEA Sukhumvit

Ms. Sirin added, “IKEA's promise is that all employees will be treated equally, regardless of their differences and diversity. This workplace will be a safe space that supports everyone to be themselves and express their potential freely, making every working day at IKEA a happy time.”

For more details about IKEA's culture and values, please visithere. If you believe these characteristics resonate with you, you can register to fill out your job application details in advance atIKEA Thailand website and join the open house event at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.