Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware is a retailer. They sell home improvement and gardening products, tools, and hardware.
acehardware.comRating based on 251 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Ace Hardware
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Ace Hardware get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
58% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 207 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Ace Hardware give paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
82% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 235 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Ace Hardware do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
86% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 237 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 57% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 31% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 200 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Ace Hardware worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 242 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do Ace Hardware workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
68% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 220 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Ace Hardware workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
34% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 178 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Ace Hardware?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
73% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 198 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Ace Hardware managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 227 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Ace Hardware?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 220 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Ace Hardware job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
88% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Ace Hardware good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
83% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Needs improving
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Part-time workers don’t get health insurance
Do part-time workers at Ace Hardware get health insurance?
Most people who work part-time don't get health insurance.
How we know this
86% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they don't get health insurance.Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
We believe all workers should get health insurance, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Ace Hardware feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 222 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Ace Hardware get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Ace Hardware?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 226 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Ace Hardware enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
71% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 194 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Ace Hardware recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 248 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Ace Hardware?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 222 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Ace Hardware?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 34% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 219 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters only partly understands what's happening
Do people think Ace Hardware’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
61% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 220 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Ace Hardware is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 218 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How Ace Hardware ranks
Ace Hardware ranks joint 6th to work for out of home improvement retailers.
- 5 Home Depot
- 6= Ace Hardware
- 6= Lowe's
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 11 February 2025.
Ace Hardware job reviews
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Best thing
I like meeting new people and learning more things everyday I work
Worst thing
I don’t like that this is considered retail with a lot of retail like qualities
Ace Hardware Second Shift Supervisor, January 2025
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Best thing
It’s not hard and I can help a lot of people easily.
Worst thing
It can be overwhelming with staff
Ace Hardware Store Manager, December 2024
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 250 Ace Hardware employees
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 200 Ace Hardware employees