Best Western Company Culture
Best Western Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Best Western's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
C+Environment
COutlook
C-eNPS
D+CEO Rating
DBest Western CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Kong
58 /100
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Diversity at Best Western
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Best Western have rated Environment, Outlook, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Best Western
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Best Western have rated Environment, Office Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Best Western 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?
-31
Best Western employees are -31% more likely to recommend Best Western as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Best Western
Working at Best Western is rated below average by 308 employees, across various culture dimensions. Best Western employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Best Western’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Phoenix. See below in detail how working at Best Western was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Best Western
D
Overall Company Culture at Best Western is rated D
Last updated 6 days ago
Bottom
15%
Best Western ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Best Western Employee Reviews
Out of 310 Best Western employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Best Western improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From Best Western Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Its safe--on time- good vibes
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Fair and ethecial-- avalibale to talk with- they serve ice crean every Wed
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Always friendly and smileing...clean and respectful.
Constructive Feedback From Best Western Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Increase rate of motivation and employee involvement
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Management needs to change to make the company culture better. Management is spoiled and entitled. Her personal business she spread and got mad when discussed by others.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Traing for managment and staff, team building, get feedback from staff that have left after a very short time look into the wastage of food.
Best Western Company Information
Best Western Company Overview
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Best Western was founded in 1946 and its current CEO is David Kong. Since its inception 80 years ago, Best Western has grown to 100001 employees.
Best Western Mission, Vision & Values
Best Western Mission & Values
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Best Western Vision Statement
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| Headquarter | 5 Trommesalen, 5MF Phoenix, AZ United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bestwestern.com |
| Founding Date | 1946 |
| Tel | +46 20 79 27 52 |
| Company Status | Private |
Best Western Competitors
Best Western competitors include Premier and Holiday Inn. Best Western ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Best Western 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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Best Western Employees
Best Western has 100001 employees. 308 employees at Best Western have reviewed Best Western across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 308 Best Western 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 Best Western are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Best Western, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Best Western are not very pleased with their team. 308 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Best Western are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Best Western believe the environment at Best Western is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Best Western is comfortably fast. About 78% of the employees at Best Western work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Best Western 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
Best Western employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Best Western report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Best Western have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
64% of Best Western employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Best Western employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
45% of Best Western employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Best Western employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
51% of Best Western employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Best Western - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Best Western is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Best Western employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
Best Western KPIs and OKRs
At Best Western 40% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Best Western's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 12 Best Western employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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Best Western CEO & Leadership
Best Western CEO - David Kong
58 /100
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Phoenix. David Kong’s employees rank Best Western in the Top 50% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 45% for Environment, and in the Bottom 30% for Outlook. Kong is generally unpopular with Best Western employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Success department, and by employees in the IT department and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees in the Admin department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Best Western’s competitors, David Kong ranks below Premier CEO Susan DeVore.
Best Western Leadership
The Best Western Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO David Kong, Managing Director of Design Amy Manktelow, and VP Marketing & Sales Bob Gilbert
David Kong CEO / President
David Kong serves as the CEO / President of Best Western.
Amy Manktelow Managing Director of Design
Amy Manktelow serves as the Managing Director of Design of Best Western.
Bob Gilbert VP Marketing & Sales
Bob Gilbert serves as the VP Marketing & Sales of Best Western.
Brad LeBlanc Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Brad LeBlanc serves as the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of Best Western.
Brandon Moore Managing Director, North American Development
Brandon Moore serves as the Managing Director, North American Development of Best Western.
Dan Hale Managing Director - Customer Care
Dan Hale serves as the Managing Director - Customer Care of Best Western.
Felipe Carreras Managing Director - eCommerce
Felipe Carreras serves as the Managing Director - eCommerce of Best Western.
Harold Dibler Vice President, Technology Management
Harold Dibler serves as the Vice President, Technology Management of Best Western.
Howard Kent Chief Security Officer
Howard Kent serves as the Chief Security Officer of Best Western.
Best Western Salaries
How much does Best Western pay?
How much do people at Best Western get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Best Western is $139,610, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $156,822, or $75 per hour.
At Best Western, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $228,809 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,163 annually. Average Best Western salaries by department include: Legal at $160,166, Customer Support at $73,876, IT at $61,196, and Product at $199,338. Half of Best Western salaries are above $156,822.
158 employees at Best Western rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 492 ratings) while 155 employees at Best Western rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 166 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Best Western employees include job titles like Designer, Marketing Manager, Data Analyst, and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Best Western employees.
Last updated 7 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $78k | $78k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $119k | $119k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $151k | $151k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $201k | $201k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $252k | $252k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $304k | $304k | 100th Percentile |
$139,610*
Average Compensation
$156,822*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Best Western Salaries by City
Best Western Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Best Western
Diverse employees at Best Western score the company 53/100 across various culture categories, placing Best Western 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 Best Western across various culture dimensions.
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Best Western Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Best Western PTO
Best Western's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 60% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Best Western's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Best Western Careers
Best Western Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Best Western applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Best Western has a total of 100001 employees
8
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (8 out of 8)
- 0% Denied ( out of 8)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 8)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Best Western on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Des Moines | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Best Western
What is Best Western address?
Best Western location is at 5 Trommesalen, 5MF
Who is the CEO of Best Western?
Best Western CEO is David Kong, their score by employees is 58
What is Best Western eNPS?
The eNPS for Best Western is -31
What is the salary for Senior UI/UX Designer in Best Western?
Senior UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 135k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Best Western?
The average salaries for Engineering in Best Western is 133k
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