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Deseret Book is a trusted resource for publishing, retail, and wholesale products serving members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. read more
Deseret Book Company Culture
Deseret Book Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Deseret Book's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
ACEO Rating
B+Leadership
B+Team
B+Work Culture
BDeseret Book CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sheri Dew
74 /100
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Diversity at Deseret Book
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Deseret Book
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Deseret Book have rated Outlook, Work Culture, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Deseret Book eNPS
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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-1
Deseret Book employees are -1% more likely to recommend Deseret Book as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Deseret Book
Working at Deseret Book is rated highly by 19 employees, across various culture dimensions. Deseret Book employees are most satisfied about Manager, CEO Rating, and Leadership categories, putting Deseret Book’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Salt Lake City. See below in detail how working at Deseret Book was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Deseret Book
B
Overall Company Culture at Deseret Book is rated B
Last updated months ago
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25%
Deseret Book ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Deseret Book Employee Reviews
Out of 22 Deseret Book employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Deseret Book improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
Positive Reviews From Deseret Book Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The posotive behaviors and active listening after they ask a question
- What makes you most happy at work?Intetacting with customers a d helping them with their needs
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Mood, kindness, peaceful music, clean, pretty
Constructive Feedback From Deseret Book Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Hourly rate should be hire
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The pay is below market rate and there is a sense that there is a benefit of working for a church company that should somehow compensate for lower pay.
Deseret Book Company Information
Deseret Book Company Overview
Deseret Book is a trusted resource for publishing, retail, and wholesale products serving members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Deseret Book was founded in 1866 and its current CEO is Sheri Dew. Since its inception 160 years ago, Deseret Book has grown to 900 employees.
Deseret Book Mission, Vision & Values
Deseret Book Mission & Values
PEOPLE: We are committed to giving excellent service to our customers, authors, and our owner. We value people and their accomplishments, and therefore commit to reward their efforts as members of the Deseret Book team. PRODUCT: We are committed to providing on a timely basis quality products, quality service, and fair prices. PROGRESS: We are committed to expanding our line of products and services to meet the growing needs of our customers. POSITION: We are committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism and leadership in the bookselling industry and in the community.
Deseret Book Vision Statement
Deseret Book is committed to support the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by providing scriptures, books, music, and other quality products that strengthen individuals, families, and our society
| Headquarter | 57 W. South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84101 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.deseretbook.com |
| Founding Date | 1866 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | deseretbook.applicantpro.com |
Deseret Book Competitors
Deseret Book competitors include Noble. Deseret Book ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Deseret Book compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Deseret Book Employees
Deseret Book has 900 employees. 19 employees at Deseret Book have reviewed Deseret Book 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 19 Deseret Book employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Deseret Book are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Deseret Book, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Deseret Book are pleased with their team. 19 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Deseret Book are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Deseret Book believe the environment at Deseret Book is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Deseret Book is moderate. About 78% of the employees at Deseret Book work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Deseret Book are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Deseret Book - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Salt Lake City about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Salt Lake City employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 81% 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.
Deseret Book KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Deseret Book employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Deseret Book's KPIs and OKRs.
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Deseret Book CEO & Leadership
Deseret Book CEO - Sheri Dew
74 /100
Sheri’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Salt Lake City. Deseret Book’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Customer Support department and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Deseret Book’s competitors, Sheri Dew ranks right above Noble CEO Demos Parneros. Under Dew’s leadership, Deseret Book employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Leadership. Compensation and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where Deseret Book could stand to see real improvement.
Deseret Book Leadership
The Deseret Book Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Sheri Dew, VP Jeff Clark, and VP, Product & Branding Laurel Day
Sheri Dew CEO / President
Sheri Dew serves as the CEO / President of Deseret Book.
Jeff Clark VP
Jeff Clark serves as the VP of Deseret Book.
Laurel Day VP, Product & Branding
Laurel Day serves as the VP, Product & Branding of Deseret Book. Laurel started at Deseret Book in November of 2017.... read more
Boyd Ware VP of Publishing
Boyd Ware serves as the VP of Publishing of Deseret Book.
Dee Williams Chief Financial Officer
Dee Williams serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Deseret Book.
Rob Johnson VP Digital
Rob Johnson serves as the VP Digital of Deseret Book.
Deseret Book Salaries
How much does Deseret Book pay?
How much do people at Deseret Book get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Deseret Book is $107,016, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,676, or $50 per hour.
At Deseret Book, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $219,174 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $36,378 annually. Average Deseret Book salaries by department include: Legal at $219,174, Admin at $55,504, HR at $112,843, and Design at $91,725. Half of Deseret Book salaries are above $105,676.
14 employees at Deseret Book rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 37 ratings) while 11 employees at Deseret Book rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $82k | $82k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $103k | $103k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $207k | $207k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $266k | $266k | 100th Percentile |
$107,016*
Average Compensation
$105,676*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Deseret Book Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Deseret Book
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Deseret Book across various culture dimensions.
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Deseret Book Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
Deseret Book PTO
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Deseret Book on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 33% | |
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Engineering | 33% | |
All Industries | 33% |
Candidates By Location
West Jordan | 33% | |
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Layton | 33% | |
San Francisco | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Deseret Book
What is Deseret Book address?
Deseret Book location is at 57 W. South Temple
Who is the CEO of Deseret Book?
Deseret Book CEO is Sheri Dew, their score by employees is 74
What is Deseret Book eNPS?
The eNPS for Deseret Book is -1
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in Deseret Book?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 148k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Deseret Book?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Deseret Book is 71k
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