Elevating our Neighborhoods, one step at a time For over 30 years, we've not only talked the talk, we've walked the walk by serving our customers and the communities in which they live by providing exceptional value, along with the largest selection of top brand athletic, dress, fashion and casual footwear for the entire family, and by creating jobs, opportunities and, in many cases, careers. read more
WSS Company Culture
WSS Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
WSS' Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
A-Environment
BManager
C+Meetings
C+eNPS
C+WSS CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
Eric Alon
62 /100
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Diversity at WSS
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
D+
Diverse employees at WSS have rated Executive Team, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WSS
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies
F
Women at WSS have rated Executive Team, Leadership, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
WSS 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
Recommend to a Friend?
0
WSS employees are 0% more likely to recommend WSS as a great place to work
| 44% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at WSS
Working at WSS is rated below average by 36 employees, across various culture dimensions. WSS employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting WSS’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at WSS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WSS
D+
Overall Company Culture at WSS is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
WSS ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWSS Employee Reviews
Out of 4 WSS employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WSS improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From WSS Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They always ready for the day and the work
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They're very hard workers & always come in ready to work
Constructive Feedback From WSS Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Two raise my pay $11.75 . Also benefits be more
WSS Company Information
WSS Mission, Vision & Values
WSS Mission & Values
Elevating our Neighborhoods, one step at a time For over 30 years, we've not only talked the talk, we've walked the walk by serving our customers and the communities in which they live by providing exceptional value, along with the largest selection of top brand athletic, dress, fashion and casual footwear for the entire family, and by creating jobs, opportunities and, in many cases, careers.
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | wss.su/ |
WSS Competitors
WSS competitors include Vans, Famous Footwear, Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, and Payless ShoeSource. WSS ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WSS 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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WSS Employees
36 employees at WSS have reviewed WSS 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 36 WSS employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WSS are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at WSS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WSS are not very pleased with their team. 36 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at WSS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WSS believe the environment at WSS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WSS is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at WSS work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WSS are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WSS - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
WSS KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of WSS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 WSS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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WSS CEO & Leadership
WSS CEO - Eric Alon
62 /100
Eric’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Eric in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Eric Alon’s employees rank WSS in the Top 15% for Executive Team, in the Top 25% for Environment, and in the Top 50% for Manager. When compared to WSS’s competitors, Eric Alon ranks below Vans CEO Doug Palladini.
WSS Leadership
The WSS Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Eric Alon and VP of Store Ops Plutarco Mendoza
Eric Alon CEO / President
Eric Alon serves as the CEO / President of WSS.
Plutarco Mendoza VP of Store Ops
Plutarco Mendoza serves as the VP of Store Ops of WSS. Plutarco currently resides in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
WSS Salaries
How much does WSS pay?
How much do people at WSS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WSS is $113,388, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,935, or $57 per hour.
At WSS, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $182,951 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $47,020 annually. Average WSS salaries by department include: Design at $99,539, Customer Support at $65,287, Business Development at $113,404, and Legal at $175,562. Half of WSS salaries are above $118,935.
10 employees at WSS rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 34 ratings) while 10 employees at WSS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $239k | $239k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
$113,388*
Average Compensation
$118,935*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WSS Salaries by City
WSS Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WSS
Diverse employees at WSS score the company 57/100 across various culture categories, placing WSS in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WSS across various culture dimensions.
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WSS Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
WSS PTO
WSS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. WSS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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WSS Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding WSS
Who is the CEO of WSS?
WSS CEO is Eric Alon, their score by employees is 62
What is the salary for Editor in WSS?
Editor average salary in the US is 80k
What are the salaries in the IT in WSS?
The average salaries for IT in WSS is 97k
Who are WSS competitors?
WSS main competitors are Vans, Famous Footwear, Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, Payless ShoeSource
What are the benefits at WSS?
WSS perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy
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