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Bluestem Brands offers consumer products through home-shopping, direct mail catalogs, and online shopping, with flexible payment options. read more
Bluestem Brands Company Culture
Bluestem Brands Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Bluestem Brands' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
C+Environment
CDiversity
CMeetings
CPerks & Benefits
CBluestem Brands CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bruce Cazenave
47 /100
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Diversity at Bluestem Brands
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Bluestem Brands have rated Meetings, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Bluestem Brands
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Bluestem Brands have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Bluestem Brands 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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-48
Bluestem Brands employees are -48% more likely to recommend Bluestem Brands as a great place to work
| 19% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Bluestem Brands
Working at Bluestem Brands is rated below average by 40 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bluestem Brands employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Bluestem Brands’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Bluestem Brands was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Bluestem Brands
D
Overall Company Culture at Bluestem Brands is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Bluestem Brands ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Bluestem Brands Employee Reviews
Out of 70 Bluestem Brands employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Bluestem Brands improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
Positive Reviews From Bluestem Brands Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Tesm players in all areas of the warehouse
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very informative and supports the emplyees
- What did you like most about the interview process?They talked highly about the plant
Constructive Feedback From Bluestem Brands Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything the company is terrible they are quick to take a premium
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?People Being nice. Better bosses
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?The company does not have an Interview before hiring
Bluestem Brands Company Information
Bluestem Brands Company Overview
Bluestem Brands offers consumer products through home-shopping, direct mail catalogs, and online shopping, with flexible payment options.
Bluestem Brands Mission, Vision & Values
Bluestem Brands Mission & Values
To build a dynamic retail enterprise that wins with direct-to-consumer excellence and entrepreneurial employees focused on serving our customers’ unique needs.
Bluestem Brands Vision Statement
At Bluestem Brands, we have one mission: To build a dynamic retail enterprise that wins with direct-to-consumer excellence and entrepreneurial employees focused on serving our customers' unique needs.
| Headquarter | 6509 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | bluestembrands.com |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Tel | 19526563888 |
| Company Status | Private |
Bluestem Brands Competitors
Bluestem Brands competitors include Enigma and Digital River. Bluestem Brands ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Bluestem Brands 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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Bluestem Brands Employees
40 employees at Bluestem Brands have reviewed Bluestem Brands 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 40 Bluestem Brands 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 Bluestem Brands are not very pleased with their total compensation at Bluestem Brands, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Bluestem Brands are generally satisfied with their team. 40 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Bluestem Brands are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Bluestem Brands believe the environment at Bluestem Brands is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bluestem Brands is comfortably fast. About 64% of the employees at Bluestem Brands work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Bluestem Brands are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Bluestem Brands - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Bluestem Brands is that the company was prepared on their first day. Bluestem Brands 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.
Bluestem Brands KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Bluestem Brands' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Bluestem Brands employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Bluestem Brands CEO & Leadership
Bluestem Brands CEO - Bruce Cazenave
47 /100
Bluestem Brands’s CEO Bruce Cazenave started in this role in 2019. Bruce’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bruce in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Bruce Cazenave’s employees rank Bluestem Brands in the Bottom 45% for Environment, in the Bottom 40% for Meetings, and in the Bottom 40% for Perks And Benefits. Cazenave is generally unpopular with Bluestem Brands employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Male employees and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Bluestem Brands’s competitors, Bruce Cazenave ranks below both Digital River CEO Adam Coyle and Enigma CEO Hicham Oudghiri.
Bluestem Brands Leadership
The Bluestem Brands Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Bruce Cazenave, CFO Edward Wozniak, and Executive Vice President Donald Lynch
Bruce Cazenave CEO / President
Bruce Cazenave serves as the CEO / President of Bluestem Brands.
Edward Wozniak CFO
Edward Wozniak serves as the CFO of Bluestem Brands.
Donald Lynch Executive Vice President
Donald Lynch serves as the Executive Vice President of Bluestem Brands.
Karen Hartje Senior Vice President, Finance
Karen Hartje serves as the Senior Vice President, Finance of Bluestem Brands.
Loren Eggert VP Operations
Loren Eggert serves as the VP Operations of Bluestem Brands.
John Schlundt Vice President
John Schlundt serves as the Vice President of Bluestem Brands.
Ted Rogers VP NCA
Ted Rogers serves as the VP NCA of Bluestem Brands, Inc.. Ted currently resides in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul... read more
Cliff Macleod VP, Merchandising
Cliff Macleod serves as the VP, Merchandising of Bluestem Brands, Inc.. Cliff currently resides in the Greater... read more
Bluestem Brands Salaries
How much does Bluestem Brands pay?
How much do people at Bluestem Brands get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bluestem Brands is $125,947, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,216, or $60 per hour.
At Bluestem Brands, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $211,151 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,220 annually. Average Bluestem Brands salaries by department include: Product at $174,300, Design at $114,600, IT at $91,927, and Business Development at $116,681. Half of Bluestem Brands salaries are above $125,216.
23 employees at Bluestem Brands rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 69 ratings) while 22 employees at Bluestem Brands rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Bluestem Brands employees include job titles like DevOps, QA Manager, Marketing Manager, and Business Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 10 salary records from Bluestem Brands employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $177k | $177k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
$125,947*
Average Compensation
$125,216*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Bluestem Brands Salaries by City
Bluestem Brands Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Bluestem Brands
Diverse employees at Bluestem Brands score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Bluestem Brands in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bluestem Brands across various culture dimensions.
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Bluestem Brands Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Bluestem Brands PTO
Bluestem Brands' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Bluestem Brands' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Bluestem Brands' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Bluestem Brands Careers
Bluestem Brands Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Bluestem Brands applied for 15 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Bluestem Brands unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
15
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 93% Granted (14 out of 15)
- 0% Denied ( out of 15)
- 7% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 15)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 15)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Bluestem Brands on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 20% | |
Legal | 20% | |
All Industries | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Eden Prairie | 20% | |
New York City | 20% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Bluestem Brands
What is Bluestem Brands address?
Bluestem Brands location is at 6509 Flying Cloud Drive
Who is the CEO of Bluestem Brands?
Bluestem Brands CEO is Bruce Cazenave, their score by employees is 47
What is Bluestem Brands eNPS?
The eNPS for Bluestem Brands is -48
What is the salary for Developer in Bluestem Brands?
Developer average salary in the US is 72k
What are the salaries in the Design in Bluestem Brands?
The average salaries for Design in Bluestem Brands is 115k
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