FDE is consistently working to Amaze our Team Members through our culture and Team Member focused programs. We highlight our Teams through consistent recognition and value feedback through our Peakon Survey. Ashley Cares is the collection of programs and events that FDE has in place to amaze our team members, guests, and our communities.
Why Choose Us?
Culture
Growth
Benefits
Compensation
FDE Culture
Ashley Cares
Hope to Dream
For every mattress sold in one of our stores, a portion of the proceeds is utilized to purchase and donate beds for children, aged 3-16, in need within our community.
Give a Day
Every FDE Team Member is encouraged to volunteer one day per year with an approved organization and be paid by FDE for that day.
Corporate Chaplains
Corporate Chaplains offer support through: grief care, hospital visits, marriage and parenting support, aging parents support, and stress management.
Life Resource Events
Life Resource events are quarterly events to support our team members in areas everyone will face at some point in their life: Finances, Relationships, Health, and Wellness.
Team Member Relief Fund
The Team Member Relief Fund serves as a financial bridge for team members who suffer an unanticipated life event.
Smart Dollar
SmartDollar is our FREE employee financial wellness program that helps you get on a budget, out of debt, and save for your future.
Hope to Dream
Learn more about FDE's commitment to our Hope to Dream program through Ashley's Hope to Dream Spotlight Video.
Team Member Recognition
Anniversary
FDE Celebrates Team Member anniversaries through certificates awarded at Team meetings and through monetary awards for significant tenure.
Birthday
All Team Member birthdays are celebrated at FDE through an additional PTO day.
Shining Stars
The Shining Star program awards those who go Above and Beyond, live out FDE’s mission, are a positive example, and role model. They are awarded a certificate and a monetary prize.
Top Performers Club
Retail Sales Associates have the opportunity to compete to be Top Performers. These top performers are recognized as Presidents and Premiers which represent a specific level of accomplishment at FDE.
FDE Growth
FDE places a high priority on the needs of our Team Members coaching them to best self. All Team Members have the opportunity to grow within FDE through our performance development programs and available professional training. FDE also reinvests back into the business to fuel company growth. When the company grows, Team Members have the opportunity to grow.
FDE is committed to growth and continues to re-invest into the business year after year to add new stores and increase same store sales to provide opportunity for current and new Team Members.
Performance Development
Performance Development and Evaluation Plans
FDE conducts Quarterly Performance Evaluation and Development Plans which allows for Team Members to work with their manager to: cast vision for the future, agree to performance standards and objectives, and clearly define an action plan tied back to the team member’s WHY.
Annual Performance Evaluations
Similar to FDE’s PEDP process, annual reviews are also conducted.
Internal Growth Opportunities
FDE always seeks to elevate our current Team Members and invests in their career growth. Over 10% of our team members received internal promotions in 2022.
Professional Training
FDE knows that learning never ends for successful professionals. There are a multitude of training opportunities that are provided in both trainer led classes and self-led online learning.
Leadership Toolkit
Our Leadership Toolkit is a set of skills, concepts, and processes that support our Leaders and Team Members on their journey to best self. The Toolkit allows us to live out Strategic Anchor #1, placing a high priority on our team members coaching them to best self.
Ashley Discovery
Ashley Discovery is our online Learning Management System which allows us to provide online training for all Team Members.
Manager Essentials
Manager Essentials Training provides all FDE Leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead their teams effectively.
Culture Academy
Culture Academy is designed to reinvigorate current Team Members in FDE’s Culture and provide refreshers on tools useful for best self-journey.
FDE Benefits
We are committed to Amazing our Team Members and one way we do this is by offering a comprehensive benefit package supporting you in your needs for health care, financial wellness, and long-term care.
Fountain Health
Transform Health Insurance From Reactive to Proactive. Fountain Health provides preventative coverage including:
Brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) with AI (artificial intelligence)
Full CCTA (coronary computed tomography angiography) with AI Heart Analysis
Four Annual Wellness Visits with Provider
Full Blood Profile
Early Cancer Testing
Bone Density Analysis
Continuous Glucose Monitor
Nutritional and Exercise Workshop
Multivitamins
401k Retirement Plan
FDE is focused on ensuring Team Members have an opportunity to plan for their future. We offer a generous 401k matching contribution – 50% up to 6%. All Team Members are eligible after 6 months of employment.
Paid Time Off
FDE provides generous Paid Time Off policies to ensure our Team Members have the ability for a work-life balance. In addition to our PTO Policy, FDE also provides Team Members with Paid Major Holidays and an additional PTO day for birthdays.
Referral Bonus
Team Members are our most important asset. There are always opportunities for current Team Members to refer new Team Members. FDE provides bonuses for these valuable referrals.
Additional Benefits
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Healthcare Concierge Service
Telemedicine
Accident Insurance
FDE Compensation
FDE’s vision is to be the employer of choice in every community we serve. We offer competitive and comprehensive compensation to all team members through base compensation, bonuses, and additional perks.
Sales Compensation
Uncapped Income Potential
All FDE Sales Team Members have uncapped earning potential that allows for individuals to exceed commission expectations.
Above Industry Average Commission Percentages
FDE offers a 5.5% Commission on all future and mattress sales, and 20% commission on protection plans.
Extensive Sales Bonus Opportunities
FDE offers aggressive weekly bonus plans for all sales associates, sales managers, and regional sales leaders if overall sales, bedding, and protection targets are achieved. In addition, quarterly “Jackpot” bonuses can be earned for top performers.
Corporate Compensation
Competitive Salaries
FDE conducts annual salary benchmarking to ensure we are paying competitive salaries.
PUAR Program
FDE offers executive leaders a long term incentive program through the use of Phantom Appreciation Units (PUAR).
Corporate Bonus Program
FDE Corporate bonuses include: Company and Quarterly KPI, Company and Non-Specific KPI, Non-Specific KPI, and Quarterly KPI
Additional Compensation
Annual Merit Increases
Discretionary Bonuses
