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Acuity Brands is a North American market leader and one of the world’s leading providers of luminaires, lighting control systems and read more
Acuity Brands Company Culture
Acuity Brands Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Acuity Brands' Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A-Manager
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Team
A-Acuity Brands CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Neil Ashe
80 /100
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Diversity at Acuity Brands
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Acuity Brands have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Acuity Brands
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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?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
28
Acuity Brands employees are 28% more likely to recommend Acuity Brands as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 24% | Detractors |
Working at Acuity Brands
Working at Acuity Brands is rated highly by 73 employees, across various culture dimensions. Acuity Brands employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Manager categories, putting Acuity Brands’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Acuity Brands was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Acuity Brands
B+
Overall Company Culture at Acuity Brands is rated B+
Last updated 20 days ago
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Acuity Brands ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Acuity Brands Employee Reviews
Out of 43 Acuity Brands employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Acuity Brands improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
Positive Reviews From Acuity Brands Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?It is very flexible for all
- What are some of the best things about your team?Very smart and dedicated people.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The stock awards, but they come with a non compete. And they can just fire you to get out of paying.
Constructive Feedback From Acuity Brands Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Disorganized. Some interviews are combative.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Cronyism and nepotism, toxic old guard, results in bullying or being ignored if you're on the outside.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Weed out the old toxic guard. No more cronyism. No more nepotism. Walk the talk.
Acuity Brands Company Information
Acuity Brands Company Overview
Acuity Brands is a North American market leader and one of the world’s leading providers of luminaires, lighting control systems and
Acuity Brands was founded in 2001 and its current CEO is Neil Ashe. Since its inception 25 years ago, Acuity Brands has grown to 13500 employees.
| Headquarter | 1170 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 2300 Atlanta, GA 30309 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.acuitybrands.com |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Tel | 404-853-1400 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AYI |
Acuity Brands Competitors
Acuity Brands competitors include Schneider Electric, Philips, Echelon, and Dialight. Acuity Brands ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Acuity Brands 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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Acuity Brands Employees
Acuity Brands has 13500 employees. 73 employees at Acuity Brands have reviewed Acuity Brands across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 20 days ago.
Overall, the 73 Acuity Brands employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Acuity Brands are pleased with their total compensation at Acuity Brands, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Acuity Brands are pleased with their team. 73 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Acuity Brands are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Acuity Brands believe the environment at Acuity Brands is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Acuity Brands is comfortably fast. About 32% of the employees at Acuity Brands work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Acuity Brands are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Acuity Brands - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Acuity Brands is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Acuity Brands employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Acuity Brands KPIs and OKRs
At Acuity Brands 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Acuity Brands' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Acuity Brands employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Acuity Brands CEO & Leadership
Acuity Brands CEO - Neil Ashe
80 /100
Neil’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Acuity Brands’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Acuity Brands’s competitors, Neil Ashe ranks right above Philips CEO Frans van Houten. Under Ashe’s leadership, Acuity Brands employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Manager. Diversity and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Acuity Brands could stand to see real improvement.
Acuity Brands Leadership
The Acuity Brands Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Neil Ashe, Senior VP, Treasurer & Secretary C. Dan Smith Jr., and Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Acuity Brands Barry Goldman
Vernon Nagel CEO / President
Vernon Nagel serves as the CEO / President of Acuity Brands.
C. Dan Smith Jr. Senior VP, Treasurer & Secretary
Mr. C. Dan Smith, Jr., has been a Secretary and Treasurer of Acuity Brands, Inc. since January 2008 and has also been... read more
Barry Goldman Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Acuity Brands
Mr. Barry R. Goldman serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Acuity Brands Lighting at Acuity Brands,... read more
Richard Reece CFO & Executive VP
Mr. Richard K. Reece, also known as Ricky, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Acuity... read more
Laurent J. Vernerey Executive Vice President
Mr. Laurent J. Vernerey serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Schneider Electric IT Corporation. Mr.... read more
April Appling Vice President, Sales Strategy & Operations, NA
April Appling serves as the Vice President, Sales Strategy & Operations, NA of Acuity Brands. April started at Acuity... read more
Bill Astary SVP Sales & Marketing
Bill Astary serves as the SVP Sales & Marketing of Acuity Brands.
Acuity Brands Salaries
How much does Acuity Brands pay?
How much do people at Acuity Brands get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Acuity Brands is $108,427, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,966, or $52 per hour.
At Acuity Brands, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $218,617 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,098 annually. Average Acuity Brands salaries by department include: Sales at $88,691, Operations at $78,154, HR at $119,096, and Communications at $229,972. Half of Acuity Brands salaries are above $108,966.
27 employees at Acuity Brands rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 91 ratings) while 27 employees at Acuity Brands rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Acuity Brands employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Architect, Senior Developer, and Jr Developer. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Acuity Brands employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $109k | $109k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $238k | $238k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $270k | $270k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $498k | $498k | 100th Percentile |
$108,427*
Average Compensation
$108,966*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Acuity Brands Salaries by City
Acuity Brands Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Acuity Brands
Diverse employees at Acuity Brands score the company 49/100 across various culture categories, placing Acuity Brands in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Acuity Brands across various culture dimensions.
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Acuity Brands Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Acuity Brands PTO
Acuity Brands' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Acuity Brands' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Acuity Brands applied for 20 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Acuity Brands has a total of 13500 employees
20
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (20 out of 20)
- 0% Denied ( out of 20)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 20)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 20)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Acuity Brands on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% | |
Sales | 13% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
Design | 6% | |
Other | 19% |
Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 6% | |
Suwanee | 6% | |
Alpharetta | 6% | |
Perrysburg | 6% | |
Other | 31% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Acuity Brands
What is Acuity Brands address?
Acuity Brands location is at 1170 Peachtree Street, NE Suite 2300
Who is the CEO of Acuity Brands?
Acuity Brands CEO is Neil Ashe, their score by employees is 80
What is Acuity Brands eNPS?
The eNPS for Acuity Brands is 28
What is Acuity Brands revenue?
Acuity Brands revenue is $4B
What is the salary for Data Scientist in Acuity Brands?
Data Scientist average salary in the US is 108k
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