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Posts from March 2017

Mar 31, 2017
See You at Conscious Capitalism 2017!!

Calling CEOs and executive teams, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants and others who are committed to elevating humanity through business – the Conscious Capitalism 2017 conference April 18-20 in Philadelphia is an event not to be missed! In its 9th year, this conference is filled with opportunities for both personal and professional growth and development for people in all different stages of their careers. Attendees will hear from top-tier speakers on topics related to workplace leadership,
Mar 29, 2017
Proud to be One of People Magazine’s Companies That Care

We’re jumping for joy here at The Container Store! Today we were named to People’s first annual “50 Companies That Care” list, jointly chosen by People Magazine and Great Place to Work. We came in #13 on the list, which was based on more than 368,000 surveys from individuals employed by U.S. businesses across a range of industries. As with all the 2017 “50 Companies That Care,” we were selected based on the generosity of our benefits and charitable work, as well as personal accounts from our
Mar 24, 2017
18 Years—80 Parties!

Being named to Fortune’s annual list of 100 Best Companies to Work For EIGHTEEN years in a row is more than enough reason to celebrate. And celebrate we did! You probably already saw the kick off to the celebration at our Home Office and Distribution Center on Facebook.But we don’t want you to miss seeing the enthusiasm, creativity and unique flair our stores put into their celebrations (like the party animals in our Atlanta Perimeter store in the photo above!).
Mar 17, 2017
Three Tips for Standing Out in a Job Interview

The recruiting process often mirrors being at a dinner party. Think about the last time you were seated next to someone you didn’t know – it may have been uncomfortable trying to make conversation! But if you were lucky, you ended up next to a guest who was curious about you, offered up interesting and thought-provoking questions, and ultimately made your evening more enjoyable. Similarly, employers want to spend time with candidates who are interesting and can market themselves. Companies love
Mar 16, 2017
Celebrate Brain Awareness Week

As we celebrate Brain Awareness Week, we’re looking back on The Center for Brain Health’s 2017 lecture series, The Brain: An Owner’s Guide. The Container Store is tremendously proud to have sponsored another terrific series of lectures that covered everything from Alzheimer’s research, to the power of the teenage brain. Best of all, each lecture is now available to view by following the links below! Alzheimer's: Conquering the Coming Epidemic, Gregory Petsko, PhD The Eye as a Window into the
Mar 09, 2017
18 Awesome Years on Fortune’s “100 Best” List!

We’re thrilled to announce that The Container Store has been named to Fortune’s annual list of 100 Best Companies to Work For for the 18th consecutive year. That’s EIGHTEEN AWESOME YEARS on this employer of choice list!!!! We’re proud to have landed at #49 on the list this year, which is based on employee ratings of their workplace culture…including the level of trust they feel towards leaders, the pride they take in their jobs and the camaraderie they experience amongst co-workers. “Being a
Mar 03, 2017
It’s Your Turn to Dream BIG!

The Dream BIG scholarship is BACK! For the fifth year, the National Retail Federation is collaborating with University of Phoenix to award 20 full-tuition scholarships to people in the retail industry who want to enhance their careers through education. Despite what we typically think of as a “scholarship,” this one isn’t designed for college students – it’s for retail professionals who are interested in advancing their education to achieve everything that they hope and dream for! Over the