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Alstom Company Culture
Alstom Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Alstom's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ARetention
B+Outlook
B+Leadership
BManager
BAlstom CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies
Henri Poupart-Lafarge
77 /100
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Diversity at Alstom
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Diverse employees at Alstom have rated Retention, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alstom
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
C
Women at Alstom have rated Retention, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Alstom 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 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
22
Alstom employees are 22% more likely to recommend Alstom as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 28% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Alstom
Working at Alstom is rated highly by 654 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alstom employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Retention, and Outlook categories, putting Alstom’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Alstom was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alstom
B
Overall Company Culture at Alstom is rated B
Last updated a month ago
Top
25%
Alstom ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Alstom Employee Reviews
Out of 315 Alstom employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alstom improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From Alstom Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Interacting With Team mates regularly
- What did you like most about the interview process?clarity of the process and understanding the job
- What makes you most happy at work?feeling respected and considered when i presant new ideas
Constructive Feedback From Alstom Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?redirect focus on customer needs: relevant solutions and time to market
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?same responsibilities and targets in comparable industries are competitively compensated
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?providing strategy and focus; effective target and KPI setting; creating efficient processes;
Alstom Company Information
Alstom Company Overview
Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for
Alstom Mission, Vision & Values
Alstom Mission Statement
At Alstom we value curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. We are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where diverse people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographies. You will join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose.
Alstom Vision Statement
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom’s products portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Alstom has 150,000 vehicles in commercial service worldwide. With Bombardier Transportation joining Alstom on January 29, 2021, the enlarged Group’s combined proforma revenue amounts to €14 billion for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2021. Headquartered in France, Alstom is now present in 70 countries and employs more than 70,000 people.
Alstom Values
- Agile
- Inclusive
- Responsible
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Alstom
As the mobility transition transforms modes of transport and highlights social and environmental challenges to tackle, Alstom and its key stakeholders have ever higher expectations for Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Employees
want to work for a company committed to protecting the planet and creating a safe working environment.
Customers
want to collaborate with partners who actively integrate CSR and Sustainability into their processes, products and services. As such, they increasingly include specific criteria in tenders.
Public authorities
are looking for service providers whose active commitment to CSR and Sustainability means they respect local, national and international regulations.
Shareholders and potential investors
want to be reassured that they have also made a profitable and sustainable long-term choice.
Given just how high the stakes are for everyone involved, in 2016, Alstom decided to assess its Sustainability and CSR performance with a materiality assessment. Based on internal and external interviews conducted by a consultant, Alstom identified the most relevant and pressing challenges for its business and stakeholders.
The aim is to adjust the Group’s strategy to focus on the most important challenges and take into account the evolving scope of its activities, as transparently as possible.
As a key player in the mobility sector, Alstom is at the forefront of the challenges facing society today, from global warming to rapid urbanisation. Understanding the importance of reducing the environmental impact of its operations, the Company strives to make more sustainable choices at every step, from energy sources to transportation and recycling.
This desire for operational and environmental excellence led Alstom to set ambitious targets focusing on 5 main objectives. With quarterly environmental monitoring and a network of 200 dedicated EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) professionals, the Group continues to reinforce its commitment to sustainable operations.
Alstom ESG 2025 targets were disclosed on Capital Markets Day of July 6, 2021 along the 4 priorities of the Group: Enabling decarbonization of mobility, Caring for our people, Creating a positive impact on society, and Acting as a responsible business partner.
The Alstom Foundation: a philanthropic organisation which finances local community-related projects around the world that are implemented by expert NGO partners.
The Alstom Foundation only supports projects submitted by Alstom employees. All are conducted in strong partnership with local or global NGOs with a proven ability to implement the projects on the ground.
Established in 2007, the Alstom Foundation focuses on 4 key areas:
Economic and social development
Environmental protection
Access to mobility
Access to energy and water
| Headquarter | 48 Rue Albert Dhalenne Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF 93400 France |
|---|---|
| Website | www.alstom.com |
| Founding Date | 1928 |
| Tel | 33-1-4149-2000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Social Sites |
Alstom Competitors
Alstom competitors include Schneider Electric, Festo, Siemens, and GE Digital. Alstom ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alstom 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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Alstom Employees
654 employees at Alstom have reviewed Alstom 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 654 Alstom employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alstom are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Alstom, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alstom are pleased with their team. 654 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Alstom are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alstom believe the environment at Alstom is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alstom is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at Alstom work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Alstom are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Alstom employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Alstom report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
83% of Alstom employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Alstom employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
43% of Alstom employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Alstom employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
65% of Alstom employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Alstom - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Alstom is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Alstom employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 83% 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.
Alstom KPIs and OKRs
At Alstom 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Alstom's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 Alstom employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Alstom CEO & Leadership
Alstom CEO - Henri Poupart-Lafarge
77 /100
Henri’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Alstom’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees in the Engineering department, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Product department, employees in the Design department, and African American/Black employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Poupart-Lafarge’s leadership, Alstom employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and the company’s Outlook. Environment and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Alstom could stand to see real improvement.
Alstom Leadership
The Alstom Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Finance Vice President - CFO North America Mike Blankenship, and Senior Vice President North America Jerome Wallut
Henri Poupart-Lafarge CEO / President
Henri Poupart-Lafarge serves as the CEO / President of Alstom.
Mike Blankenship Finance Vice President - CFO North America
Mike Blankenship serves as the Finance Vice President - CFO North America of Alstom. Mike started at Alstom in May of... read more
Jerome Wallut Senior Vice President North America
Jerome Wallut serves as the Senior Vice President North America of Alstom. Jerome started at Alstom in Jun of 2014.... read more
Chuck Biondo VP Workshop Operations
Chuck Biondo serves as the VP Workshop Operations of Alstom.
Allen Pfeffer VP Technology
Allen Pfeffer serves as the VP Technology of Alstom.
Barry Wharity Vice President/Director Product Sales & Marketing
Barry Wharity serves as the Vice President/Director Product Sales & Marketing of Alstom.
Jill Hampton Vice President, Sales and Business Development NAM, Systems and Infrastructure
Jill Hampton serves as the Vice President, Sales and Business Development NAM, Systems and Infrastructure of Alstom.... read more
Scott Sherin Vice President, Marketing and Strategy
Scott Sherin serves as the Vice President, Marketing and Strategy of Alstom. Scott started at Alstom in Mar of 2010.... read more
Zal Shahbaz VP Business Development
Zal Shahbaz serves as the VP Business Development of Alstom.
Alstom Salaries
How much does Alstom pay?
How much do people at Alstom get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alstom is $129,759, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,740, or $63 per hour.
At Alstom, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $228,584 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,645 annually. Average Alstom salaries by department include: Admin at $62,958, Communications at $238,453, Product at $161,699, and Sales at $150,831. Half of Alstom salaries are above $131,740.
205 employees at Alstom rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 613 ratings) while 197 employees at Alstom rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 207 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Alstom employees include job titles like SysAdmin. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Alstom employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $297k | $297k | 100th Percentile |
$129,759*
Average Compensation
$131,740*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Alstom Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Alstom
Diverse employees at Alstom score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing Alstom in the Bottom 35% 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 Alstom across various culture dimensions.
Alstom is continuously building an inclusive workplace, where everyone can thrive, succeed and contribute to our sustainable success, regardless of gender, origin or religion. We believe that our Diversity & Inclusion commitments allow us to build effective teams where everybody feels included and treated fairly, to nurture creativity and innovation through fresh perspectives and to acquire and develop talent from a wider pool.
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Alstom Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Alstom PTO
Alstom's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Alstom's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Alstom's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Alstom Careers
Alstom Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Alstom applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 89% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Alstom unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
9
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 89% Granted (8 out of 9)
- 0% Denied ( out of 9)
- 11% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 9)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 9)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Alstom Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Alstom on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 29% | |
Finance | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Portland | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 14% | |
Auburndale | 14% | |
Orange | 14% | |
Washington | 14% | |
Other | 29% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Alstom
What is Alstom address?
Alstom location is at 48 Rue Albert Dhalenne
Who is the CEO of Alstom?
Alstom CEO is Henri Poupart-Lafarge, their score by employees is 77
What is Alstom eNPS?
The eNPS for Alstom is 22
What is the salary for Designer in Alstom?
Designer average salary in the US is 100k
What are the salaries in the Design in Alstom?
The average salaries for Design in Alstom is 124k
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