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ALS Company Culture
ALS Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
ALS' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
BProfessional Development
CTeam
CCEO Rating
C-Leadership
C-ALS CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies
Raj Naran
64 /100
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Diversity at ALS
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Diverse employees at ALS have rated Team, Manager, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at ALS
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Women at ALS have rated Team, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
ALS 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?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-22
ALS employees are -22% more likely to recommend ALS as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 49% | Detractors |
Working at ALS
Working at ALS is rated below average by 150 employees, across various culture dimensions. ALS employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting ALS’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at ALS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at ALS
C-
Overall Company Culture at ALS is rated C-
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
30%
ALS ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
ALS Employee Reviews
Out of 88 ALS employee reviews, 66% were positive. The remaining 34% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ALS improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 66% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 34% |
Positive Reviews From ALS Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Some personal relationships I have made over the years
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?None other than a wage just 50c over the minimum and in reality if union wage and all penalties to be applied would be paind more for dealing with hazardous and dangerous goods and samples.
- What makes you most happy at work?The fact that i can leave and no take home work or staff interaction required out of work.
Constructive Feedback From ALS Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Not avoiding work and trying to palm off there responsibility
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I know I'm paid less then other same position, due to mangers personal relationships. And position descriptions in EA not adhered to and employees not allowed to discuss wages.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Management, and seeing who does what role
ALS Company Information
ALS Company Overview
ALS is a global industry leader with 15,000+ employees providing laboratory testing, inspection, certification and verification solutions in 60+ countries.
ALS was founded in 1863 and its current CEO is Raj Naran. Since its inception 163 years ago, ALS has grown to 15000 employees.
ALS Mission, Vision & Values
ALS Mission Statement
We are committed to assuring our community by providing high quality, innovative and professional testing and analytical services to our clients. Our services support a broad range of industries including mining and mineral exploration, minerals processing, commodity certification, coal quality, environmental monitoring, equipment maintenance, food and pharmaceutical quality assurance, animal health and a range of industrial projects.
ALS Vision Statement
At ALS people are proud of our reputation as an industry leader committed to excellence. We value the diversity of our workforce, for it brings innovation and cultural connection between our 300+ global operations. Our employees have the opportunity to relocate to grow their careers, develop professionally through internal training and projects, and enjoy working with really great people!
ALS Values
- Safety is a Priority
- Honesty & Integrity
- Doing it Better
- Celebrating Success
- Hardwork & Continuous Improvement
- Exceeding Client Expectations
- Belief in our Ability
- People Development
| Headquarter | 32 Shand Street, Stafford, Brisbane, QLD Houston, TX 4053 Australia |
|---|---|
| Website | www.alsglobal.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1863 |
| Tel | 61-7-3367-7900 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ALQ:A |
| Jobs | www.alsglobal.com/myals/people-and-careers |
ALS Competitors
ALS competitors include SGS, Eurofins Scientific, Bureau Veritas North America, and TestAmerica. ALS ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ALS 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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ALS Core Values
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ALS Employees
ALS has 15000 employees. 150 employees at ALS have reviewed ALS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 150 ALS employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at ALS are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at ALS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at ALS are generally satisfied with their team. 150 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at ALS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at ALS believe the environment at ALS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ALS is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at ALS work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at ALS are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining ALS - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining ALS is that the company was unprepared on their first day. ALS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% 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.
ALS KPIs and OKRs
At ALS 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of ALS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 ALS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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ALS CEO & Leadership
ALS CEO - Raj Naran
64 /100
ALS’s CEO Raj Naran started in this role in 2017. Raj’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Raj in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Raj Naran’s employees rank ALS in the Top 35% for Environment, in the Bottom 40% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 40% for Team. Naran is generally unpopular with ALS employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and Caucasian employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to ALS’s competitors, Raj Naran ranks below both Eurofins Scientific CEO Gilles Martin and SGS CEO Frankie Ng.
ALS Leadership
The ALS Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Raj Naran and Managing Director, ALS Oil & Gas Laboratories Mark Beach
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ALS Salaries
How much does ALS pay?
How much do people at ALS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ALS is $140,995, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,431, or $58 per hour.
At ALS, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,302 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,286 annually. Average ALS salaries by department include: Design at $115,739, Customer Support at $145,406, Business Development at $190,737, and Sales at $176,661. Half of ALS salaries are above $121,431.
59 employees at ALS rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 173 ratings) while 55 employees at ALS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 58 ratings).
Salaries contributed from ALS employees include job titles like Designer and Budget Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from ALS employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $190k | $190k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $252k | $252k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $298k | $298k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 100th Percentile |
$140,995*
Average Compensation
$121,431*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
ALS Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at ALS
Diverse employees at ALS score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing ALS in the Bottom 30% 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 ALS across various culture dimensions.
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ALS Perks & Benefits
We offer competitive benefits which vary by country (we are in 60+ countries). Selection of those offered is noted but not all benefits are offered in every country.
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
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
ALS PTO
ALS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. ALS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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ALS Careers
ALS Jobs
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 17% | |
Engineering | 17% | |
IT | 17% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
Brisbane | 17% | |
Atlanta | 17% | |
Salt Lake City | 17% | |
Houston | 17% | |
Other | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding ALS
What is ALS address?
ALS location is at 32 Shand Street, Stafford, Brisbane, QLD
Who is the CEO of ALS?
ALS CEO is Raj Naran, their score by employees is 64
What is ALS eNPS?
The eNPS for ALS is -22
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in ALS?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 164k
What are the salaries in the Communications in ALS?
The average salaries for Communications in ALS is 239k
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