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Beatties Stationery Limited

I was hired with Beatties through Indeed. I've read the reviews and chose to ignore them because you don't know if positive ones are fake, and you don't know if negative ones were made by former workers who are disgraced for faults having nothing to do with Beatties. My review is not fake to upsell the company, nor to disgrace them as a result of my employment  being terminated yesterday.
If you speak with the average employee there, many of them have been there for 10+ years, sure they complain, but the complaints they have are the type of complaints everyone would have anywhere they work (i.e. work sucks in general, wouldn't we all prefer to just sit at home and get paid to wear p.js)
My position was within the Warehouse, job title "Picker". This review is based on that position only and I can't offer an opinion on any other position as I didn't experience them. As a picker, you use a system of shelving schematics printed on order sheets to find, and collect items to fulfill various online orders. If you've never been exposed to the language of shelving schematics, it's very easy to learn. This is something you do over and over all day, every day, 5 days a week and 8-8 1/2 hrs a day. The pay is more than min wage for this position. the only reason I say it's not enough to provide is simply because the cost of living is too high, not because of the company. I found this type of work fun, but if you don't like repetition, you will not like this task.Like my title says though, there are many different departments so if you like doing sales, tech support or installation of furniture, then there is a job task in existence you could be happy doing.
The management was incredibly nice, coworkers from all departments were nice and the company offers it's employees a variety of benefits and job perks. Whether you like doing the job you were hired to do there or not, the bottom line is that this is an excellent company to work for. You may hate being a cashier or a delivery driver, but it could be worse....there's other companies out there that will give you the same job to do, but not offer you nearly as much in exchange. Good companies are hard to find people! 
The hiring/interview process is a little annoying and higher maintenance as compared to other companies, but I assure you in the end, it's definitely worth it.  I did mention I was terminated, that was simply because circumstances from my personal life made me unreliable, and Beatties is not to be blamed for that, nor am I. If they ever in the future offered me my job back, I'd take it without a second thought.
Thank you Beatties, you proved that there are still some good companies that exist!

The company has been around for 160 year and its still growing. We now cover the GTA, Hamilton, Waterloo, Fort Erie and Niagara  for office products, business machines and even custom designed office furniture.  If an employee wants to develop their skills, there are educational supports to get them there.  

TEAM / OPPORTUNITIES
I started with Beattie Stationery in 2018, and I have to report it is home to a friendly, and happy group of employees.  Most people here have worked with the company for decades, so it proves once people work here, they stay...because they like it.  

CULTURE
The company is truly invested in the environment, and has committed to ongoing projects to reduce emissions, reuse,and recycle.  In addition, the staff and management both participate in charity drives and community development. It is refreshing to be surrounded by so many people who care about others and actually give back. Staff Appreciation Pizza Lunches and Social committee functions too! 

SALARY/BENEFITS
Pension, Benefits, Wellness, competitive compensation, annual salary reviews, Employee Assistance Program, Discounts, Corporate discount programs... 

MANAGEMENT
The leaders of this company are very approachable.  You can bring ideas to the table, and they are actually interested.  By building product lines and services, the leadership has expanded our market while competitors are losing ground. Its nice to be a part of something that is getting bigger...and better... 


OVERALL
If you are looking for a place to grow, and a company that invests in its staff... this is the place to be.  I have worked in  retail, offices, call centers, and even in a union for a while... This is the first time I have felt really appreciated for what I contribute here.  It motivates the people here to work hard, and be happy doing it.

I have read some negative posts regarding Beatties lately so I thought I would write my review to hopefully show the positive this Company has to offer.

I have been here for over 30 years starting out as a young rookie paying my dues and working my way up through my department. Its nice to know you are treated like family here, If you have a concern you can go to your Manager or Department Head and they will listen, you may not always get the outcome you wanted but at least you can voice your idea’s or concerns. I have found over the years if you have done your homework and researched any idea and you can show a better way of doing a process ,saving money, generating sales -  it will get implemented.
Beatties has always emphasised and rewarded Its employees for great customer service – Employee recognitions for “Great Job Done!” and Customer compliments when service was exceeded is always shared within the company.
Also the Company has always been involved In the Community. From sponsoring local sports teams, fundraising for local charities, or helping out their employees when medical or family emergencies arises. 
 I have seen staff complain and leave for better opportunities, only to come back to the Beatties family months or years later.   Hmm  “The grass is always greener” comes to mind.

No company is perfect and there is always room for improvement but overall a great place to work for!


The staff and management are like a corporate family.  We are charity minded, and give back to our community. Free Pizza days for staff, and social committee raffles....the Management shows us we are all part of the team.

Management are approachable and work with the staff by clearly defining expectations and developing the employee skills and education. 

I have worked in many environments, but I find this culture to be friendly, supportive and fair.

The directors and CEO challenge themselves personally to raise the bar, and lead by example.  It is a pleasure to come to work, and I really love the people I work with. They keep me on my toes!

I feel challenged, and supported working here.  Its a wonderful thing to work for a company that values your contribution.  

Hardest part of the job is when a few teammates complain about lack of opportunity but they don't take advantage of the ways to grow within the company.  There are all sorts of people in the world, but its hard to listen to those who choose to complain and not try to better themselves. just my opinion, for what its worth.

I have been selling/managing in the copier market for 34 years. I made a career switch to Beatties just over 2 years ago and I wish I had made the move 10 years ago! This company is well managed, they invest in their processes and more importantly they have the knowledge and resources to support what they sell. The work atmosphere is professional and friendly while management is approachable. Beatties has a number of business units and in my experience communication across the various divisions has been exceptional. A 160 year old family run business with  many employees having  30+ years experience with Beatties speaks volumes.

Beatties is definitely service centric where a positive customer experience is important unlike many organizations that make that claim in their pitch presentations but fail to deliver.

Beatties  has a basic formula , simply be an adult and perform to expectations. Anyone that has any grievances in my humble opinion may have fallen short on that formula.


I worked at Beatties Stationery Ltd. for close to twenty years, and during that time I gained valuable experience and built strong relationships with colleagues and customers. The day‑to‑day work was generally steady and predictable, and the company has a long history in the community.

However, one consistent challenge throughout my tenure was the advancement structure. Career growth often appeared to depend less on performance, skill, or dedication, and more on aligning with certain internal personalities and office politics. Employees who were willing to navigate those dynamics tended to progress, while others—regardless of work ethic or tenure—often found themselves overlooked.

For individuals who value a merit‑based environment with transparent development pathways, this may be an important consideration. The company has potential, but a more objective and performance‑driven approach to internal mobility would significantly improve the employee experience.

Worked there for many years, it's not an experience I would ever want to repeat.  Some co-workers were nice, but the company had a tendency to promote those who bullied the hardest, including a manager who was sleeping with his employees.

Minimum wage was the standard and frequent battles between egotistical managers often got employees caught in the middle.  Unrealistic and unattainable expectations were often placed on employees.

Additionally, promises were made to employees and then reneged upon frequently, while the employee was blamed for management not following through with their promises.

I remember when minimum wage was going up, and an employee was given a raise to the new minimum approximately 2 weeks before it was set to become the new minimum and they considered that generous.

They'll frequently do the bare minimum that is legally required of them, and tell you that they're being generous with it.

I had the pleasure of working at Beatties for roughly 6 years. I left due to personal circumstances. They really made my work, family life balance, when I needed that. If you want to learn and work hard, you will definitely reap the benefits of Beatties. It is family run and will always work with you when it comes to family situations. I enjoyed my time at Beatties and made some amazing friendships that i will carry for the rest of my life! I consider my very lucky for the time I spent at Beatties and truly enjoyed every minute!! I would recommend working for Beatties, it was a local company in Southern Ontario and the core values stay the course through all of the years!!! Had many social activities that really brought the Beatties team together and it made things more enjoyable to be part of that team, if you participated!! Thank you to the entire organization, from our entire sales team to my Managers for making this experience, an experience I will never forget!!! Here's to another 160 years!!!

Coworkers are friendly and work as a team. On going training available. Usually get cost of living wage increases annually. Technicians carry parts inventory in their cars and travel to customer sites.  Service calls are dispatched one call at a time. Technical Support is available from other technicians at Beatties and from the Manufacturer's support sites. For those busy days, you can choose to work through lunch or late and bank the time or get paid overtime.

Worked here as a delivery driver for 10 years. This company offers no opportunity for growth, not in the logistic side. Pay is below average and not in line with the work performed daily which includes heavy lifting and stairs. Many of the drivers myself included suffer back issues.
Several long term drivers that opted to leave for better opportunities were not even asked why they were leaving and management made zero effort to try to keep those long term employee's.
  The work is steady, pay is below average,

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Inside sales 1 salary reported	$42,500 per year
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Furniture installer 8 salaries reported	$19.31 per hour
Business development manager 8 salaries reported	$62,500 per year
Machine technician 4 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour

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