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Bluemercury is widely recognized as the nation’s largest and fastest growing luxury beauty products and spa retail chain. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 31

TOTAL RATINGS: 341

CEO: Marla Beck

Bluemercury Company Culture

Bluemercury Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.8/5

Bluemercury's Overall Culture is rated D+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Diversity

Professional Development

B-

Meetings

Team

C-

eNPS

C-

Bluemercury CEO

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Marla Beck

58 /100

Diversity at Bluemercury

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Diverse employees at Bluemercury have rated Retention, Work Culture, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Bluemercury

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

C-

Women at Bluemercury have rated Meetings, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Bluemercury 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-28

Bluemercury employees are -28% more likely to recommend Bluemercury as a great place to work

31%	Promoters
10%	Passives
59%	Detractors

Working at Bluemercury

Working at Bluemercury is rated below average by 31 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bluemercury employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Bluemercury’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Bluemercury was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Bluemercury

D+

Overall Company Culture at Bluemercury is rated D+

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Bottom

25%

Bluemercury ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Bluemercury Employee Reviews

Out of 11 Bluemercury employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Bluemercury improve their work culture.

73%

27%

Positive Reviews	73%
Constructive Feedback	27%

Positive Reviews From Bluemercury Employees

What did you like most about the interview process?
Making people feel at ease
Anonymous Review
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The customers are very nice
Anonymous Review
What makes you most happy at work?
Being able to please customers
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From Bluemercury Employees

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
An adequate raise that is comensurate with my hard work!!!
Anonymous Review

Bluemercury Company Information

Bluemercury Company Overview

Bluemercury is widely recognized as the nation’s largest and fastest growing luxury beauty products and spa retail chain.

Bluemercury Mission, Vision & Values

Bluemercury Mission & Values

Their continued mission for Bluemercury is to be the friendly neighborhood beauty store where clients can get honest, expert beauty advice.

Bluemercury Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	1010 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC United States of America
Website	www.bluemercury.com/
Founding Date	1999
Tel	(202) 342-9800
Company Status	Private

Bluemercury Competitors

Bluemercury competitors include NARS Cosmetics, Neutrogena, and Bath & Body Works. Bluemercury ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Bluemercury 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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Bluemercury Employees

31 employees at Bluemercury have reviewed Bluemercury 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 31 Bluemercury employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Bluemercury are not very pleased with their total compensation at Bluemercury, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Bluemercury are generally satisfied with their team. 31 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Bluemercury are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Bluemercury believe the environment at Bluemercury is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bluemercury is moderate. About 91% of the employees at Bluemercury work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Bluemercury are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Bluemercury - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC 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.

Bluemercury Employee Onboarding

Bluemercury KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Bluemercury's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Bluemercury employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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Bluemercury CEO & Leadership

Bluemercury CEO - Marla Beck

58 /100

Marla’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Marla in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Marla Beck’s employees rank Bluemercury in the Top 40% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 45% for Meetings, and in the Bottom 35% for Team. Beck is generally unpopular with Bluemercury employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Male employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Bluemercury’s competitors, Marla Beck ranks below both Neutrogena CEO Jim Colleran and Bath & Body Works CEO Andrew Meslow.

Bluemercury Leadership

The Bluemercury Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Marla Beck, Executive Regina Rossi, and SVP Corporate Development Dan Brashear

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Bluemercury Salaries

How much does Bluemercury pay?

How much do people at Bluemercury get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bluemercury is $92,901, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,872, or $41 per hour.

At Bluemercury, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $217,361 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,988 annually. Average Bluemercury salaries by department include: Engineering at $104,055, Design at $94,348, Business Development at $94,563, and Sales at $136,164. Half of Bluemercury salaries are above $85,872.

16 employees at Bluemercury rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 50 ratings) while 15 employees at Bluemercury rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

Bluemercury Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $56k	$56k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $72k	$72k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $85k	$85k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $145k	$145k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $196k	$196k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $260k	$260k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $264k	$264k	100th Percentile

$92,901^*

Average Compensation

$85,872^*

Median Compensation

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

Bluemercury Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Bluemercury

Diverse employees at Bluemercury score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing Bluemercury in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bluemercury 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

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Bluemercury Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Maternity / Paternity Leave

Office Perks

Unique Office Space

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Bluemercury PTO

Bluemercury's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Bluemercury's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	100%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	100%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

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

Bluemercury PTO Policy

Bluemercury Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Bluemercury on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	29%
	Business Development	14%
	Marketing	14%
	Engineering	14%
	HR	14%
	Other	14%

Candidates By Location

	Washington	57%
	Philadelphia	14%
	Bethesda	14%
	Monrovia	14%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Bluemercury

What is Bluemercury address?

Bluemercury location is at 1010 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 700

Who is the CEO of Bluemercury?

Bluemercury CEO is Marla Beck, their score by employees is 58

What is Bluemercury eNPS?

The eNPS for Bluemercury is -28

What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in Bluemercury?

Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 63k

What are the salaries in the HR in Bluemercury?

The average salaries for HR in Bluemercury is 107k

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