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Baker & Taylor Company Culture
Baker & Taylor Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
Baker & Taylor's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
C-Outlook
D+Manager
DMeetings
DPerks & Benefits
DBaker & Taylor CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
George Coe
47 /100
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Diversity at Baker & Taylor
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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?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-55
Baker & Taylor employees are -55% more likely to recommend Baker & Taylor as a great place to work
| 18% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 73% | Detractors |
Working at Baker & Taylor
Working at Baker & Taylor is rated below average by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. Baker & Taylor employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Baker & Taylor’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Hickory, NC. See below in detail how working at Baker & Taylor was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Baker & Taylor
D-
Overall Company Culture at Baker & Taylor is rated D-
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Bottom
10%
Baker & Taylor ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBaker & Taylor Employee Reviews
Out of 18 Baker & Taylor employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Baker & Taylor improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From Baker & Taylor Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Multiple stakeholders were involved in meetings
- What makes you most happy at work?My awesome team of pros
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Small teams, easy to engage
Constructive Feedback From Baker & Taylor Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?they need to be more involved and more fair to staff and not always back new owner, Follett
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Programs consolidated under new ownership, Follett company. are now more restrictive
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?there's more to life than books!
Baker & Taylor Company Information
Baker & Taylor Company Overview
Baker & Taylor is a leading distributor of books, video and music products to libraries, institutions and retailers.
Baker & Taylor Mission, Vision & Values
Baker & Taylor Mission & Values
Baker & Taylor is also committed to being an industry leader in digital media delivery
Baker & Taylor Vision Statement
Content distribution and expand the flow of innovative products, programs and services for all of our customers worldwide.
| Headquarter | 2550 W. Tyvola Road, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.baker-taylor.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1828 |
| Tel | (800) 775-1800 |
Baker & Taylor Competitors
Baker & Taylor competitors include Press, Ingram Content Group, Recorded Books, and Follett Corporation. Baker & Taylor ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Baker & Taylor compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Baker & Taylor Employees
12 employees at Baker & Taylor have reviewed Baker & Taylor across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 12 Baker & Taylor employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Baker & Taylor are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Baker & Taylor, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Baker & Taylor are not very pleased with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Baker & Taylor are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Baker & Taylor believe the environment at Baker & Taylor is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Baker & Taylor is moderate. About 40% of the employees at Baker & Taylor work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Baker & Taylor are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Baker & Taylor - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Baker & Taylor is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Baker & Taylor employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.
Baker & Taylor KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Baker & Taylor employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Baker & Taylor's KPIs and OKRs.
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Baker & Taylor CEO & Leadership
Baker & Taylor CEO - George Coe
47 /100
George’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting George in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Hickory, NC. George Coe’s employees rank Baker & Taylor in the Bottom 30% for Team, in the Bottom 25% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 15% for Manager. When compared to Baker & Taylor’s competitors, George Coe ranks below both Recorded Books CEO Tom MacIsaac and Ingram Content Group CEO Shawn Morin.
Baker & Taylor Leadership
The Baker & Taylor Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO George Coe, cfo Jeff Leonard, and Senior Vice President Barbara Moffitt
George Coe CEO / President
George Coe serves as the CEO / President of Baker & Taylor.
Jeff Leonard cfo
Jeff Leonard serves as the cfo of Baker & Taylor.
Barbara Moffitt Senior Vice President
Barbara Moffitt serves as the Senior Vice President of Baker & Taylor. Barbara started at Baker & Taylor in June of... read more
Gary Dayton Senior Vice President of Operations
Gary Dayton serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of Baker & Taylor. Gary started at Baker & Taylor in May... read more
Don Sopko vp operations
Don Sopko serves as the vp operations of Baker & Taylor.
Steve Bakker VP Operations
Steve Bakker serves as the VP Operations of Baker & Taylor. Steve started at Baker & Taylor in August of 2010. Steve... read more
Cynthia Baldeo VP IT Quality Assurance
Cynthia Baldeo serves as the VP IT Quality Assurance of Baker & Taylor. Cynthia started at Baker & Taylor in November of... read more
Gary Benefield VP Operations/GM
Gary Benefield serves as the VP Operations/GM of Baker & Taylor.
Bob Bogan VP Information Technology Business Solutions
Bob Bogan serves as the VP Information Technology Business Solutions of Baker & Taylor.
Baker & Taylor Salaries
How much does Baker & Taylor pay?
How much do people at Baker & Taylor get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Baker & Taylor is $120,472, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,286, or $58 per hour.
At Baker & Taylor, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,029 annually and the lowest is an Operations Manager at $30,000 annually. Average Baker & Taylor salaries by department include: Business Development at $115,403, Design at $116,643, Finance at $83,675, and Product at $152,590. Half of Baker & Taylor salaries are above $121,286.
8 employees at Baker & Taylor rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at Baker & Taylor rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Baker & Taylor employees include job titles like Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Baker & Taylor employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
$120,472*
Average Compensation
$121,286*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Baker & Taylor Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Baker & Taylor
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Baker & Taylor across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Baker & Taylor Perks & Benefits
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Baker & Taylor PTO
Baker & Taylor's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Baker & Taylor's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Baker & Taylor's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Baker & Taylor applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Baker & Taylor
What is Baker & Taylor address?
Baker & Taylor location is at 2550 W. Tyvola Road, Suite 300
Who is the CEO of Baker & Taylor?
Baker & Taylor CEO is George Coe, their score by employees is 47
What is Baker & Taylor eNPS?
The eNPS for Baker & Taylor is -55
What is the salary for Principal Designer in Baker & Taylor?
Principal Designer average salary in the US is 166k
What are the salaries in the IT in Baker & Taylor?
The average salaries for IT in Baker & Taylor is 90k
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