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Barnes & Noble Company Culture
Barnes & Noble Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Barnes & Noble's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
ATeam
BOffice Culture
BManager
B-Gender
C+Barnes & Noble CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Demos Parneros
64 /100
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Diversity at Barnes & Noble
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Barnes & Noble have rated Team, Environment, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Barnes & Noble
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Barnes & Noble have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Barnes & Noble 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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-9
Barnes & Noble employees are -9% more likely to recommend Barnes & Noble as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Barnes & Noble
Working at Barnes & Noble is rated below average by 297 employees, across various culture dimensions. Barnes & Noble employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Barnes & Noble’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Barnes & Noble was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Barnes & Noble
C
Overall Company Culture at Barnes & Noble is rated C
Last updated 4 days ago
Bottom
45%
Barnes & Noble ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Barnes & Noble Employee Reviews
Out of 390 Barnes & Noble employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Barnes & Noble improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Barnes & Noble Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The company has a negative culture. The stores tend to have a somewhat positive culture. Managers tend to insulate their subordinates from upper management and the overwhelming feedback and communication that comes at them. They are like the filter between the top and bottom.
- What are some of the best things about your team?They work hard and they enjoy the product and enjoy engaging with the customers around the product.
- What makes you most happy at work?Being around books and like minded people
Constructive Feedback From Barnes & Noble Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?I am part of the leadership team and i cannot give clear direction or support to my team because priorities are always shifting or corporate lists everything as the top priority. So disorganized.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?truly understanding the employees and working around their life outside of work
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?the manager never listens to our requests no matter how simple.
Barnes & Noble Company Information
Barnes & Noble Company Overview
Barnes & Noble, a multi-channel distribution platform providing access to trade books, textbooks, magazines, newspapers, and other content.
Barnes & Noble Mission, Vision & Values
Barnes & Noble Mission Statement
To operate the best omni-channel specialty retail business in America, helping both our customers and booksellers reach their aspirations, while being a credit to the communities we serve.
Barnes & Noble Values
- Customer Service
- Quality
- Empathy
- Respect
- Integrity
- Responsibility
- Teamwork
| Headquarter | 122 5th Avenue #2 New York City, NY 10011 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.barnesandnobleinc.com |
| Founding Date | 1917 |
| Tel | 212-633-3300 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BKS |
| Jobs | careers.barnesandnoble.com |
| Social Sites |
Barnes & Noble Competitors
Barnes & Noble competitors include Chegg, Amazon, and McGraw Hill. Barnes & Noble ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Barnes & Noble 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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Barnes & Noble Employees
297 employees at Barnes & Noble have reviewed Barnes & Noble across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 297 Barnes & Noble employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Barnes & Noble are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Barnes & Noble, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Barnes & Noble are pleased with their team. 297 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Barnes & Noble are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Barnes & Noble believe the environment at Barnes & Noble is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Barnes & Noble is comfortably fast. About 90% of the employees at Barnes & Noble work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Barnes & Noble are generally 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
Barnes & Noble employees generally work 7.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Barnes & Noble report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Barnes & Noble have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
83% of Barnes & Noble employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Barnes & Noble employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
62% of Barnes & Noble employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Barnes & Noble employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
72% of Barnes & Noble employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Barnes & Noble - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Barnes & Noble is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Barnes & Noble 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.
Barnes & Noble KPIs and OKRs
At Barnes & Noble 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Barnes & Noble's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 15 Barnes & Noble employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 11 have said yes.
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Barnes & Noble CEO & Leadership
Barnes & Noble CEO - Demos Parneros
64 /100
Demos’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Demos 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 New York. Demos Parneros’s employees rank Barnes & Noble in the Top 10% for Environment, in the Top 30% for Team, and in the Top 35% for Office Culture. Parneros is generally unpopular with Barnes & Noble employees, but ranks especially low with employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and by employees in the Marketing department and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Barnes & Noble’s competitors, Demos Parneros ranks below both Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and McGraw Hill CEO Simon Allen.
Barnes & Noble Leadership
The Barnes & Noble Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Demos Parneros, Founder & Non-Executive Chairman Leonard Riggio, and VP & Chief Digital Officer Frederic D. Argir
Demos Parneros CEO / President
Mr. Demos Parneros has been the Chief Executive Officer of Barnes & Noble, Inc. since April 27, 2017. Mr. Parneros... read more
Leonard Riggio Founder & Non-Executive Chairman
Mr. Leonard Riggio, also known as Len, founded Barnes & Noble, Inc. in 1986 and served as its Chief Executive Officer... read more
Frederic D. Argir VP & Chief Digital Officer
Mr. Frederic D. Argir, also known as Fred, has been the Chief Digital Officer and Vice President of Barnes & Noble, Inc.... read more
Theresa Thompson President of Sterling Publishing
Ms. Theresa Thompson has been President of Sterling Publishing at Barnes & Noble, Inc. since October 2016. Ms. Thompson... read more
J. Alan Kahn President of Barnes & Noble Publishing Group
Mr. J. Alan Kahn has been the President of Barnes & Noble Publishing Group since February 2002 and is a veteran of the... read more
Bradley A. Feuer Esq. VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Bradley A. Feuer, Esq., also known as Brad, has been a Vice President and Corporate Secretary at Barnes & Noble,... read more
Peter M. Herpich VP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Peter M. Herpich has been Vice President and Corporate Controller of Barnes & Noble, Inc. since October 27, 2013 and... read more
Jim Kinney Vice President, Merchandising Operations
Jim Kinney serves as the Vice President, Merchandising Operations of Barnes & Noble. Jim started at Barnes & Noble in... read more
Sam Tarniness Executive
Sam Tarniness serves as the Executive of Barnes & Noble.
Barnes & Noble Salaries
How much does Barnes & Noble pay?
How much do people at Barnes & Noble get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Barnes & Noble is $123,786, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,944, or $58 per hour.
At Barnes & Noble, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $235,796 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,541 annually. Average Barnes & Noble salaries by department include: Legal at $108,263, IT at $120,356, Sales at $171,374, and Marketing at $106,733. Half of Barnes & Noble salaries are above $121,944.
163 employees at Barnes & Noble rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 509 ratings) while 154 employees at Barnes & Noble rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 167 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Barnes & Noble employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Senior Developer, DevOps, and Jr Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Barnes & Noble employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $96k | $96k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $213k | $213k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$123,786*
Average Compensation
$121,944*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Barnes & Noble Salaries by City
Barnes & Noble Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Barnes & Noble
Diverse employees at Barnes & Noble score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Barnes & Noble in the Bottom 45% 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 Barnes & Noble across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Barnes & Noble Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Barnes & Noble PTO
Barnes & Noble's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 86% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Barnes & Noble's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 17% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Barnes & Noble's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Barnes & Noble Careers
Barnes & Noble Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Barnes & Noble applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 80% Granted (4 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 20% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Barnes & Noble on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 35% | |
|---|---|---|
Operations | 19% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
IT | 8% | |
Product | 8% | |
Other | 22% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 62% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 5% | |
Seattle | 3% | |
Fairfield | 3% | |
Grove | 3% | |
Other | 24% |
Barnes & Noble Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Barnes & Noble's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Barnes & Noble? Employees are happy at Barnes & Noble and rate their office perks as terrible. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Barnes & Noble employees say they’re very bored at work. Additionally, 69% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Barnes & Noble?
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships75%
Answered by 4 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Barnes & Noble
What is Barnes & Noble address?
Barnes & Noble location is at 122 5th Avenue #2
Who is the CEO of Barnes & Noble?
Barnes & Noble CEO is Demos Parneros, their score by employees is 64
What is Barnes & Noble eNPS?
The eNPS for Barnes & Noble is -9
What is Barnes & Noble revenue?
Barnes & Noble revenue is $4B
What is the salary for Office Manager in Barnes & Noble?
Office Manager average salary in the US is 70k
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