"NSF independently tests, audits, certifies, trains and consults for the food, water, health science, sustainability and consumer product sectors." read more
NSF Company Culture
NSF Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
NSF's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
D-Team
D-CEO Rating
FCompensation
FDiversity
FNSF CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies
Kevan Lawlor
17 /100
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Diversity at NSF
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies
F
Diverse employees at NSF have rated Compensation, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NSF
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-89
NSF employees are -89% more likely to recommend NSF as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 89% | Detractors |
Working at NSF
Working at NSF is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. NSF employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting NSF’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Flint, MI. See below in detail how working at NSF was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NSF
F
Overall Company Culture at NSF is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
NSF ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 10 NSF employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NSF improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From NSF Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My coworkers and the subject I work in are great
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Colleagues who are in the same boat
- What are some of the best things about your team?Very, smart, engaging people who are always happy to help
Constructive Feedback From NSF Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?It may be too late to save the company. When the largest departments are Legal and HR, you aren't selling a quality service anymore.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Individual employees need to feel empowered.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Market analyses make me feel undervalued, as does the recent dumbing down of all of the job titles.
NSF Company Information
NSF Company Overview
"NSF independently tests, audits, certifies, trains and consults for the food, water, health science, sustainability and consumer product sectors."
NSF Mission, Vision & Values
NSF Mission Statement
NSF International is dedicated to being the leading global provider of public health and safety-based risk management solutions while serving the interests of all stakeholders, namely the public, the business community and government agencies. Our mission is carried out by over 2,700 global employees, including microbiologists, toxicologists, chemists, engineers, and environmental and public health professionals.
NSF Values
- We demand the highest ethics and integrity from our professionals
- We operate using sound scientific principles
- We respect and care for each other
- We promote personal and professional growth
- We foster innovation and creativity
- We demonstrate social and environmental responsibility. And finally
- we are committed to winning and being the best.
| Headquarter | Ann Arbor, MI |
|---|---|
| Website | nsf.org |
| Founding Date | 1944 |
| Company Status | Private |
NSF Competitors
NSF competitors include UL Solutions and SGS. NSF ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NSF compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
NSF Employees
13 employees at NSF have reviewed NSF across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 13 NSF employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NSF are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at NSF, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NSF are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at NSF are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NSF believe the environment at NSF is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NSF is bureaucratic. About 57% of the employees at NSF work 8 hours or less, while 29% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at NSF are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining NSF - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Flint, MI about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Flint, MI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 66% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
NSF KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no NSF employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand NSF's KPIs and OKRs.
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NSF Salaries
How much does NSF pay?
How much do people at NSF get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NSF is $113,391, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,319, or $54 per hour.
At NSF, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $221,041 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $41,928 annually. Average NSF salaries by department include: IT at $92,386, Product at $147,606, Legal at $221,041, and Business Development at $96,195. Half of NSF salaries are above $113,319.
8 employees at NSF rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 24 ratings) while 7 employees at NSF rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $208k | $208k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $267k | $267k | 100th Percentile |
$113,391*
Average Compensation
$113,319*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
NSF Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at NSF
Diverse employees at NSF score the company 30/100 across various culture categories, placing NSF in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NSF across various culture dimensions.
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NSF Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
NSF PTO
NSF's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. NSF's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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NSF Careers
NSF Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in NSF on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
HR | 17% | |
Business Development | 17% | |
Product | 17% | |
Executive | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Kirksville | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
Ann Arbor | 17% | |
Edgewater | 17% | |
Farmington | 17% | |
Jonesborough | 17% | |
Other | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding NSF
Who is the CEO of NSF?
NSF CEO is Kevan Lawlor, their score by employees is 17
What is NSF eNPS?
The eNPS for NSF is -89
What is the salary for Senior Designer in NSF?
Senior Designer average salary in the US is 113k
What are the salaries in the Legal in NSF?
The average salaries for Legal in NSF is 221k
Who are NSF competitors?
NSF main competitors are UL Solutions, SGS
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