Our brands have spanned decades and continue to evolve with the changing retail apparel landscape. We are committed to providing all women and girls with fashion and inspiration for living confidently every day. This is our mission, the reason we exist and the impact we seek to make on the world. read more
Ascena Retail Group Company Culture
Ascena Retail Group Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Ascena Retail Group's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Executive Team
CDiversity
C-Outlook
C-Work Culture
C-Ascena Retail Group CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Jaffe
57 /100
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Diversity at Ascena Retail Group
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Ascena Retail Group have rated Office Culture, Retention, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Ascena Retail Group
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Ascena Retail Group have rated Environment, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Ascena Retail Group 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-27
Ascena Retail Group employees are -27% more likely to recommend Ascena Retail Group as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 55% | Detractors |
Working at Ascena Retail Group
Working at Ascena Retail Group is rated below average by 72 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ascena Retail Group employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Ascena Retail Group’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Ascena Retail Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ascena Retail Group
D
Overall Company Culture at Ascena Retail Group is rated D
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
20%
Ascena Retail Group ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Ascena Retail Group Employee Reviews
Out of 84 Ascena Retail Group employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ascena Retail Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Ascena Retail Group Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Friendly interviewer and she helped me get hours that i needed to work for my kids school schedule
- What makes you most happy at work?Being in my own space doing my work
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Its a clean place to work. Everything in order
Constructive Feedback From Ascena Retail Group Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?knowledgeable leadership, start over, remove unnecessary levels of leadership
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?once again, having leadership that knows what is going on
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Start over and hire a leadership team that focuses on the brands as that is what the business is all about
Ascena Retail Group Company Information
Ascena Retail Group Mission, Vision & Values
Ascena Retail Group Mission & Values
Our brands have spanned decades and continue to evolve with the changing retail apparel landscape. We are committed to providing all women and girls with fashion and inspiration for living confidently every day. This is our mission, the reason we exist and the impact we seek to make on the world.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ascenaretail.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ASNA |
Ascena Retail Group Competitors
Ascena Retail Group competitors include Pacsun, Stitch Fix, EXPRESS, and DSW. Ascena Retail Group ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ascena Retail Group 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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Ascena Retail Group Employees
Ascena Retail Group has 24647 employees. 72 employees at Ascena Retail Group have reviewed Ascena Retail Group 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 72 Ascena Retail Group employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ascena Retail Group are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Ascena Retail Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ascena Retail Group are not very pleased with their team. 72 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Ascena Retail Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ascena Retail Group believe the environment at Ascena Retail Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ascena Retail Group is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at Ascena Retail Group work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Ascena Retail Group are not very 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
Ascena Retail Group employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Ascena Retail Group report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
72% of Ascena Retail Group employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Ascena Retail Group employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
56% of Ascena Retail Group employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Ascena Retail Group - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ascena Retail Group is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Ascena Retail Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Ascena Retail Group KPIs and OKRs
At Ascena Retail Group 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Ascena Retail Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Ascena Retail Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Ascena Retail Group CEO & Leadership
Ascena Retail Group CEO - David Jaffe
57 /100
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. David Jaffe’s employees rank Ascena Retail Group in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 40% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 30% for Outlook. Jaffe is generally unpopular with Ascena Retail Group employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and by African American/Black employees and Female employees. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Ascena Retail Group’s competitors, David Jaffe ranks below both Stitch Fix CEO Elizabeth Spaulding and DSW CEO Roger Rawlins.
Ascena Retail Group Leadership
The Ascena Retail Group Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO David Jaffe, Executive VP, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary Duane Holloway, and President of Kids Segment Lece Lohr
David Jaffe CEO / President
David Jaffe serves as the CEO / President of Ascena Retail Group.
Duane Holloway Executive VP, General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
Mr. Duane D. Holloway has been an Executive Vice President of Ascena Retail Group Inc. since July 2016 and has been its... read more
Eric W. Hunter President of Lane Bryant, Catherines & Cacique Brands
Mr. Eric W. Hunter has been the President of Lane Bryant, Catherines and Cacique Brands at Ascena Retail Group Inc since... read more
George G. Goldfarb Chief Executive Officer of Value Fashion Segment and President of Value Fashion Segment
Mr. George G. Goldfarb has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Value Fashion Segment at Ascena Retail Group... read more
Gary P. Muto President & CEO of Ascena Brands
Mr. Gary P. Muto has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Ascena Brands at Ascena Retail Group, Inc. Mr. Muto... read more
Daniel Lamadrid Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Daniel Lamadrid, also known as Dan, has been a Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Ascena Retail... read more
Roslyn S. Jaffe Co-Founder, Secretary & Director Emeritus
Mrs. Roslyn S. Jaffe co-founded Ascena Retail Group Inc. (Formerly Dress Barn Inc.) in 1962 and serves as its Secretary... read more
Ascena Retail Group Salaries
How much does Ascena Retail Group pay?
How much do people at Ascena Retail Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ascena Retail Group is $132,220, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,458, or $63 per hour.
At Ascena Retail Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,700 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,202 annually. Average Ascena Retail Group salaries by department include: Business Development at $158,907, Marketing at $111,206, Customer Support at $68,187, and Operations at $101,998. Half of Ascena Retail Group salaries are above $132,458.
41 employees at Ascena Retail Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 125 ratings) while 37 employees at Ascena Retail Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 40 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Ascena Retail Group employees include job titles like DevOps and Sales Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Ascena Retail Group employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
$132,220*
Average Compensation
$132,458*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Ascena Retail Group Salaries by City
Ascena Retail Group Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Ascena Retail Group
Diverse employees at Ascena Retail Group score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Ascena Retail Group 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 Ascena Retail Group across various culture dimensions.
We will embrace the diversity of our associates to create an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, innovates and collaborates to provide inspiration for women and girls to live confidently every day.,,
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Ascena Retail Group Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Ascena Retail Group PTO
Ascena Retail Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Ascena Retail Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Ascena Retail Group Careers
Ascena Retail Group Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Ascena Retail Group applied for 28 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Ascena Retail Group has a total of 24647 employees
28
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (28 out of 28)
- 0% Denied ( out of 28)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 28)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 28)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Ascena Retail Group Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Ascena Retail Group on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Design | 100% |
|---|
Candidates By Location
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ascena Retail Group
Who is the CEO of Ascena Retail Group?
Ascena Retail Group CEO is David Jaffe, their score by employees is 57
What is Ascena Retail Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Ascena Retail Group is -27
What is Ascena Retail Group revenue?
Ascena Retail Group revenue is $7B
What is the salary for Director of HR in Ascena Retail Group?
Director of HR average salary in the US is 181k
What are the salaries in the Product in Ascena Retail Group?
The average salaries for Product in Ascena Retail Group is 160k
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