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Belk, Inc. is the nation’s largest privately-owned mainline department store company with 305 stores located in 16 Southern states read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 441

TOTAL RATINGS: 4064

CEO: Lisa Harper

Belk Company Culture

Belk Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.7/5

Belk's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Environment

Team

C-

Compensation

C-

Gender

C-

Happiness

D+

Belk CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Lisa Harper

57 /100

Diversity at Belk

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Diverse employees at Belk have rated Team, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Belk

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

C-

Women at Belk have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Belk 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?

-30

Belk employees are -30% more likely to recommend Belk as a great place to work

27%	Promoters
16%	Passives
57%	Detractors

Working at Belk

Working at Belk is rated below average by 441 employees, across various culture dimensions. Belk employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Belk’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Nashville, TN. See below in detail how working at Belk was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Belk

Overall Company Culture at Belk is rated D

Last updated 4 days ago

Bottom

20%

Belk ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 441 Employees

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100

Summary	Department	Score
Design 76	Design	76
Customer Support 64	Customer Support	64
Sales 60	Sales	60
Operations 53	Operations	53
Marketing 38	Marketing	38

Belk Employee Reviews

Out of 457 Belk employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Belk improve their work culture.

57%

43%

Positive Reviews	57%
Constructive Feedback	43%

Positive Reviews From Belk Employees

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The people are the only thing positive
Anonymous Review
What are some of the best things about your team?
Outgoing, caring, motivational, team player
Anonymous Review
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Time off, Vacation time, coffee
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From Belk Employees

What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Being honest went from having a great manager to the worst
Review from Operations DeptAnonymous Review
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Having a vision for the company
Anonymous Review
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
nobody ever has clarity or stability in Belk's pricing strategy. It's confusing and changes almost on a daily basis
Anonymous Review

Belk Company Information

Belk Company Overview

Belk, Inc. is the nation’s largest privately-owned mainline department store company with 305 stores located in 16 Southern states

Belk Mission, Vision & Values

Belk Mission Statement

The mission of Belk's Learning & Development department is to provide quality skills training and development programs that meet the needs of the business and support our corporate goals.

Belk Vision Statement

The vision of Belk is to be dominant in selling fashion merchandise that meets customers' needs for value, quality and service.

Belk Values

Belk in the Community
Diversity and Inclusion
respect
ethnicity
committed
growth

Belk Mission, Vision & Values

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Belk

Belk's rich heritage of community involvement and philanthropy dates back to the company's founders who believed strongly in the importance of giving back to the communities that made the success of their company possible. We are proud to continue this tradition today through Belk’s community program: Project Hometown.

Sustainability at Belk

Headquarter	Nashville, TN United States of America
Website	www.belk.com
Founding Date	1888
Tel	704-357-1000
Company Status	Private

Belk Competitors

Belk competitors include Athleta, Kohl's, J. C. Penney, and Dillard's. Belk ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Belk 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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Belk Employees

441 employees at Belk have reviewed Belk 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 441 Belk employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Belk are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Belk, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Belk are generally satisfied with their team. 441 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Belk are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Belk believe the environment at Belk is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Belk is moderate. About 80% of the employees at Belk work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Belk are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life

Belk employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day

Work Hours

A Day in the Life

Employees at Belk report the work pace is moderate

Work Pace

A Day in the Life

On a typical day, employees at Belk have 1 meeting

Meetings

A Day in the Life

81% of Belk employees look forward to interacting with their team every day

Coworkers

A Day in the Life

Belk employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year

Perks & Benefits

A Day in the Life

20% of Belk employees report they are happy with their work life balance

Work Life Balance

A Day in the Life

Belk employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work

Feedback

A Day in the Life

50% of Belk employees call their work environment negative

Environment

Joining Belk - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Belk is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Belk employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.

Belk Employee Onboarding

Belk KPIs and OKRs

At Belk 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Belk's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 12 Belk employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Belk KPIs & OKRs

Belk CEO & Leadership

Belk CEO - Lisa Harper

57 /100

Lisa’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Lisa in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Nashville, TN. Lisa Harper’s employees rank Belk in the Bottom 45% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Team, and in the Bottom 30% for Compensation. Harper is generally unpopular with Belk employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Marketing department, and by Hispanic or Latino employees and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees in the Design department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Belk’s competitors, Lisa Harper ranks below both Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass and J. C. Penney CEO Marc Rosen.

Belk Leadership

The Belk Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Lisa Harper, CFO Michael Kantor, and Senior Vice President, Director of Stores Amy Baenen

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Belk Salaries

How much does Belk pay?

How much do people at Belk get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Belk is $129,552, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,369, or $56 per hour.

At Belk, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,014 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $35,600 annually. Average Belk salaries by department include: Finance at $90,195, Marketing at $132,611, Legal at $160,909, and Business Development at $160,314. Half of Belk salaries are above $117,369.

203 employees at Belk rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 618 ratings) while 196 employees at Belk rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 207 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Belk employees include job titles like CS Rep and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Belk employees.

Last updated 6 days ago.

Belk Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $61k	$61k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $90k	$90k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $117k	$117k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $175k	$175k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $239k	$239k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $272k	$272k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $304k	$304k	100th Percentile

$129,552^*

Average Compensation

$117,369^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Belk Salaries by City

Atlanta

Belk Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Belk

Diverse employees at Belk score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Belk in the Bottom 15% 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 Belk across various culture dimensions.

Belk is committed to diversity as a core value and key business strategy. We are striving to create an environment of inclusiveness for our associates and customers that celebrates our differing backgrounds and cultural perspectives. ,,Having a diverse workforce and supply chain that reflects the fabric of the communities we serve will enhance our ability to meet customers’ needs, earn their loyalty and achieve our business objectives. ,,The success of any company ultimately depends on how well it understands and relates to its customers, regardless of their backgrounds, cultures and experiences, and Belk is no exception. Simply stated, diversity is good for our associates, vendors and customers -- and good for our business.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 76/100

Department - Design

Men 53/100

Department - Sales

Diverse Employees 57/100

Department - Sales

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 32/100

Tenure - Less Than 1 Year

Men 49/100

Department - Operations

Diverse Employees 42/100

Department - Operations

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Belk Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan

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Belk PTO

Belk's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Belk's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Belk's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	17%
Vacation Policy	33%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	50%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	30%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	20%
Less than $500/mo	50%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Belk PTO Policy

Belk Careers

Belk Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Belk applied for 50 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

100% Granted (50 out of 50)
0% Denied ( out of 50)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 50)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 50)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Belk Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Belk on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	Sales	73%
	All Industries	9%
	HR	9%
	Customer Support	9%

Candidates By Location

	El Paso	9%
	Chicago	9%
	Marion	9%
	Essex	9%
	Athens	9%
	Other	55%

Belk Internship Program

Our internship program provides students with exposure to senior leaders, professional development workshops, structured assignments and social events over 10 weeks each summer. No matter the area of business, every day is packed with real-world experience and exposure to roles within departments across our company.

In addition to working with partners in their field, interns tackle a group project with peers focused on innovation and growth for our company. Overall, this program is designed to provide an understanding of the complexities of big box department stores, as well as the excitement of the retail and e-commerce industries.

You’ll find opportunities in traditional retail positions like Store Management, Buying, Planning, Design and e-commerce, along with corporate internship opportunities in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Communications and Information Technology. Outstanding interns will be invited to apply for the Retail Development Program and may receive offers before going back to school in the Fall.

How difficult is it to get an internship at Belk?

Sales

Very Difficult25%

Somewhat Difficult25%

Not Difficult25%

Difficult0%

Does Not Offer Internships25%

Answered by 4 Sales Interns

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Belk

Who is the CEO of Belk?

Belk CEO is Lisa Harper, their score by employees is 57

What is Belk eNPS?

The eNPS for Belk is -30

What is the salary for Data Analyst in Belk?

Data Analyst average salary in the US is 89k

What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Belk?

The average salaries for Customer Support in Belk is 82k

Who are Belk competitors?

Belk main competitors are Athleta, Kohl's, J. C. Penney, Dillard's

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