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Sobeys Inc. is a national grocery retailer in Canada. They serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
122
TOTAL
RATINGS
742

Sobeys Company Culture

Sobeys Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
Sobeys' Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Sobeys CEO

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
Francois Vimard Sobeys' CEO
Francois Vimard
66 /100

Diversity at Sobeys

Women at Sobeys

Sobeys 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?

1

Sobeys employees are 1% more likely to recommend Sobeys as a great place to work

38%Promoters
25%Passives
37%Detractors

Working at Sobeys

Working at Sobeys is rated below average by 122 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sobeys employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Sobeys’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Sobeys was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Sobeys

C

Overall Company Culture at Sobeys is rated C

Last updated 10 days ago

Bottom
40%

Sobeys ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Sobeys Employee Reviews

Out of 39 Sobeys employee reviews, 46% were positive. The remaining 54% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sobeys improve their work culture.

46%
54%
Positive Reviews46%
Constructive Feedback54%

Positive Reviews From Sobeys Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Helping people with their needs . I have customers come look specifically for me for help because I can always help them.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The customers are nice and care for us .
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Not the company, its the location

Constructive Feedback From Sobeys Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Or benofits are below average snd my dentist said they are paying at a 1988 pay rate . Pension needs to improve and top rate of a grocery employee is less than costcos rate
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Heavy work load, head office wants to cut hours. No one cares about us
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Management and operations for the future.

Sobeys Company Information

Sobeys Company Overview

Sobeys Inc. is a national grocery retailer in Canada. They serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than

Sobeys Mission, Vision & Values

Sobeys Mission Statement

We are a family nurturing families - is our collective passion and mission to nurture the things that make life better, including great experiences, families, communities and the lives of our employees.

Sobeys Values

  • Always Place the Customer First
  • Get it done with Passion and Integrity
  • Stay Real
  • Proudly Serve our Communities
Headquarter
Websitewww.sobeys.com
Founding Date1907
Tel902-752-8371

Sobeys Competitors

Sobeys competitors include George Weston Limited. Sobeys ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sobeys compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Sobeys' Logo
    Sobeys
    3.2/5
  2. #2
    George Weston Limited's Logo
    George Weston Limited
    2.5/5

Sobeys Employees

122 employees at Sobeys have reviewed Sobeys across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 10 days ago.

Overall, the 122 Sobeys 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 Sobeys are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sobeys, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Sobeys are generally satisfied with their team. 122 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Sobeys are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Sobeys believe the environment at Sobeys is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sobeys is comfortably fast. About 52% of the employees at Sobeys work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Sobeys are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Sobeys - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sobeys is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Sobeys employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.

Sobeys KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Sobeys' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Sobeys employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Sobeys CEO & Leadership

Sobeys CEO - Francois Vimard

Francois Vimard Sobeys' CEO
66 /100

Francois’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Francois in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Francois Vimard’s employees rank Sobeys in the Top 5% for Office Culture, in the Top 15% for Environment, and in the Top 40% for Manager.

Sobeys Leadership

The Sobeys Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Francois Vimard and VP Operations Denis Gingras

  • Francois Vimard  CEO / President

    Francois Vimard CEO / President

    Francois Vimard serves as the CEO / President of Sobeys.

  • Denis Gingras VP Operations

    Denis Gingras serves as the VP Operations of Sobeys.

Sobeys Salaries

How much does Sobeys pay?

How much do people at Sobeys get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sobeys is $131,120, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,884, or $62 per hour.

At Sobeys, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,716 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,786 annually. Average Sobeys salaries by department include: Design at $123,806, Engineering at $140,743, Product at $164,446, and Marketing at $121,171. Half of Sobeys salaries are above $130,884.

29 employees at Sobeys rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 87 ratings) while 27 employees at Sobeys rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 30 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$72k
$72k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$102k
$102k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$123k
$123k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$181k
$181k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$236k
$236k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$278k
$278k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$298k
$298k100th Percentile
$131,120*
Average Compensation
$130,884*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Sobeys Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Sobeys

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sobeys across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Sobeys Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Sobeys PTO

Sobeys' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Sobeys' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sobeys' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time50%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo33%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo33%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo34%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sobeys

Who is the CEO of Sobeys?

Sobeys CEO is Francois Vimard, their score by employees is 66

What is Sobeys eNPS?

The eNPS for Sobeys is 1

What is the salary for Group Product Manager in Sobeys?

Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 225k

What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Sobeys?

The average salaries for Customer Support in Sobeys is 69k

Who are Sobeys competitors?

Sobeys main competitors are George Weston Limited

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