Herman Miller
Herman Miller is an office furniture, equipment and home furnishing manufacturer and retailer.
ukstore.hermanmiller.comRating based on 14 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Herman Miller
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Herman Miller get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
60% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people get sick pay
Do Herman Miller pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
At a minimum, everyone is entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from the government. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Herman Miller?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
100% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Herman Miller?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Herman Miller get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Herman Miller enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
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Most people recommend their team
Do people at Herman Miller recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Herman Miller?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Herman Miller?
Most people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Herman Miller is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How Herman Miller ranks
Herman Miller ranks 1st to work for out of furniture manufacturers.
- 1 Herman Miller
- 2 Lang and Potter
- 3 Egger
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 12 July 2026.
Herman Miller job reviews
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Best thing
It's convenient for me, and the job is easy work
Worst thing
Sometimes there is a lack of communication
Report this reviewHGV class 1 driver at Herman Miller, April 2025