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Bertelsmann AG is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
10
TOTAL
RATINGS
134

Bertelsmann Company Culture

Bertelsmann Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.5/5
Bertelsmann's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Bertelsmann CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Thomas Rabe Bertelsmann's CEO
Thomas Rabe
50 /100

Diversity at Bertelsmann

Women at Bertelsmann

Bertelsmann 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-1

Bertelsmann employees are -1% more likely to recommend Bertelsmann as a great place to work

37%Promoters
25%Passives
38%Detractors

Working at Bertelsmann

Working at Bertelsmann is rated average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bertelsmann employees are most satisfied about Team, Meetings, and Environment categories, putting Bertelsmann’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Bertelsmann was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Bertelsmann

C+

Overall Company Culture at Bertelsmann is rated C+

Last updated months ago

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50%

Bertelsmann ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Bertelsmann Employee Reviews

Bertelsmann Company Information

Bertelsmann Company Overview

Bertelsmann AG is a transnational media corporation founded in 1835, based in G tersloh, Germany.

Bertelsmann Mission, Vision & Values

Bertelsmann Mission Statement

Bertelsmann is an international media corporation. We provide information, entertainment and media services to inspire people’s daily lives. We aspire to make a valuable contribution to society. We strive to be leaders in our markets and to achieve returns on capital employed that guarantee the growth and continuity of our corporation. Our joint efforts focus on creative content and customer relations. We seek to provide working conditions that are equitable and motivating for our employees. We commit ourselves to ensuring the continuity and ongoing progress of our corporation.

Bertelsmann Values

  • Partnership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Creativity
  • Citizenship
HeadquarterCarl-Bertelsmann-Straße 270
United States of America
Websitewww.bertelsmann.com
Founding Date1835
Tel2127821059

Bertelsmann Employees

10 employees at Bertelsmann have reviewed Bertelsmann 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 10 Bertelsmann employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

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

Overall, employees at Bertelsmann are extremely happy with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Bertelsmann are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Bertelsmann believe the environment at Bertelsmann is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bertelsmann is comfortably fast.

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

Joining Bertelsmann - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.

Bertelsmann KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Bertelsmann's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Bertelsmann employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Bertelsmann CEO & Leadership

Bertelsmann CEO - Thomas Rabe

Thomas Rabe Bertelsmann's CEO
50 /100

Thomas’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Thomas in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Thomas Rabe’s employees rank Bertelsmann in the Top 5% for Team, in the Top 10% for Meetings, and in the Top 35% for Environment.

Bertelsmann Leadership

The Bertelsmann Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Thomas Rabe, Senior Vice President Government Relations, Head of the Brussels Liaison Office Irene Braam, and Executive Vice President Michael Hansen

  • Thomas Rabe  CEO / President

    Thomas Rabe CEO / President

    Thomas Rabe serves as the CEO / President of Bertelsmann.

  • Irene Braam Senior Vice President Government Relations, Head of the Brussels Liaison Office

    Irene Braam serves as the Senior Vice President Government Relations, Head of the Brussels Liaison Office of Bertelsmann... read more

  • Michael Hansen Executive Vice President

    Michael Hansen serves as the Executive Vice President of Bertelsmann.

  • Darius Matthews Vice President Operations

    Darius Matthews serves as the Vice President Operations of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. Darius started at Bertelsmann SE &... read more

  • Ross Golden Vice President Finance

    Ross Golden serves as the Vice President Finance of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. Ross started at Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA... read more

  • Robin Sutton VP, Human Resources

    Robin Sutton serves as the VP, Human Resources of Bertelsmann.

  • Miodrag Perin Senior Director, Corporate HR Strategy & Systems

    Miodrag Perin serves as the Senior Director, Corporate HR Strategy & Systems of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. Miodrag... read more

  • Annabelle Long Managing Director

    Annabelle Long serves as the Managing Director of Bertelsmann.

  • Mom klimo Vice President, Publisher

    Mom klimo serves as the Vice President, Publisher of Bertelsmann.

Bertelsmann Salaries

How much does Bertelsmann pay?

How much do people at Bertelsmann get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bertelsmann is $129,862, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,430, or $63 per hour.

At Bertelsmann, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $228,427 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,522 annually. Average Bertelsmann salaries by department include: Sales at $150,690, Operations at $103,649, Admin at $62,789, and Design at $126,122. Half of Bertelsmann salaries are above $131,430.

5 employees at Bertelsmann rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 4 employees at Bertelsmann rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$73k
$73k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$101k
$101k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$123k
$123k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$184k
$184k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$238k
$238k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$266k
$266k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$297k
$297k100th Percentile
$129,862*
Average Compensation
$131,430*
Median Compensation

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

Bertelsmann Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Bertelsmann

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bertelsmann across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Bertelsmann Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Bertelsmann PTO

Bertelsmann's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Bertelsmann's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Bertelsmann Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Bertelsmann applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

4
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 4)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)

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

Let Bertelsmann Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Bertelsmann on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
100%

Candidates By Location

Chicago
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Bertelsmann

What is Bertelsmann address?

Bertelsmann location is at Carl-Bertelsmann-Straße 270

Who is the CEO of Bertelsmann?

Bertelsmann CEO is Thomas Rabe, their score by employees is 50

What is Bertelsmann eNPS?

The eNPS for Bertelsmann is -1

What is the salary for Group Engineering Manager in Bertelsmann?

Group Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 198k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in Bertelsmann?

The average salaries for Engineering in Bertelsmann is 141k

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