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Buckle Company Culture
Buckle Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Buckle's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AOffice Culture
AOutlook
BEnvironment
BMeetings
BBuckle CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dennis Nelson
77 /100
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Diversity at Buckle
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Buckle have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Buckle
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Buckle have rated Office Culture, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Buckle 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
10
Buckle employees are 10% more likely to recommend Buckle as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 37% | Detractors |
Working at Buckle
Working at Buckle is rated average by 185 employees, across various culture dimensions. Buckle employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Office Culture, and Outlook categories, putting Buckle ’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Grand Island, NE. See below in detail how working at Buckle was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Buckle
B-
Overall Company Culture at Buckle is rated B-
Last updated a month ago
Top
40%
Buckle ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Buckle Employee Reviews
Out of 124 Buckle employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Buckle improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
Positive Reviews From Buckle Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I liked the energy if the interview and the connection But then I found out by working I was manipulated and gaslite
- What did you like most about the interview process?Being able to talk about how much i love that store.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The experience we are able to provide to customers.
Constructive Feedback From Buckle Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Communication professionalism not stabbing each other in the back. Supportive management that does not put your private convesations on display for others to use as weapons againts you at work
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The way they review there mangers
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel that I work very hard and get nowhere. I sell a lot and make money for our company. I value our company. My adjusted guarantee is good however comission not so much.
Buckle Company Information
Buckle Company Overview
"The Buckle operates as a retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories."
Buckle Mission, Vision & Values
Buckle Mission & Values
To create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our guests.
| Headquarter | Kearney, NE United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.buckle.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1948 |
| Tel | (800) 607-9788 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BKE |
Buckle Competitors
Buckle competitors include Pacific Sunwear, Macy's, and American Eagle Outfitters. Buckle ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Buckle 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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Buckle Employees
185 employees at Buckle have reviewed Buckle across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 185 Buckle employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Buckle are not very pleased with their total compensation at Buckle , which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Buckle are generally satisfied with their team. 185 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Buckle are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Buckle believe the environment at Buckle is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Buckle is comfortably fast. About 68% of the employees at Buckle work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Buckle are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Buckle - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Buckle is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Buckle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Buckle KPIs and OKRs
At Buckle 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Buckle's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Buckle employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Buckle CEO & Leadership
Buckle CEO - Dennis Nelson
77 /100
Dennis’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Grand Island, NE. Buckle ’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees in the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Buckle ’s competitors, Dennis Nelson ranks right above Pacific Sunwear CEO James Gulmi. Under Nelson’s leadership, Buckle employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Outlook. Diversity and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Buckle could stand to see real improvement.
Buckle Leadership
The Buckle Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Dennis Nelson, Senior Vice President of Men's Merchandising Robert Carlberg, and Executive Vice President of Stores Kari Smith
Dennis Nelson CEO / President
Dennis Nelson serves as the CEO / President of Buckle .
Robert Carlberg Senior Vice President of Men's Merchandising
Mr. Robert M. Carlberg, also known as Bob, has been Senior Vice President of Men's Merchandising at The Buckle, Inc.... read more
Kari Smith Executive Vice President of Stores
Ms. Kari G. Smith has been an Executive Vice President of Stores at The Buckle, Inc. since February 13, 2014. Ms. Smith... read more
Brett Milkie Senior Vice President of Leasing
Mr. Brett P. Milkie has been Senior Vice President of Leasing at The Buckle, Inc. since March 6, 2014. Mr. Milkie served... read more
Thomas B. Heacock CFO, VP of Finance, Treasurer & Director
Mr. Thomas B. Heacock, also known as Tom, has been Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at The Buckle, Inc. since July... read more
Kyle L. Hanson Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Ms. Kyle L. Hanson has been General Counsel of The Buckle, Inc. since May 1998, its Corporate Secretary since May 2001... read more
Marc Gasparini Chief Operations Officer
Marc Gasparini serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Buckle .
Kari Smith Executive Vice President of Stores
Kari Smith serves as the Executive Vice President of Stores of Buckle. Kari started at Buckle in May of 1978. Kari... read more
Diane Applegate Vice President of Supply Chain and Merchandise Operations
Diane Applegate serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain and Merchandise Operations of Buckle. Diane started at... read more
Buckle Salaries
How much does Buckle pay?
How much do people at Buckle get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Buckle is $129,956, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,926, or $62 per hour.
At Buckle , the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,620 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,023 annually. Average Buckle salaries by department include: Admin at $60,780, Engineering at $141,154, Business Development at $159,317, and Operations at $100,627. Half of Buckle salaries are above $129,926.
68 employees at Buckle rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 199 ratings) while 64 employees at Buckle rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Buckle employees include job titles like Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Buckle employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $307k | $307k | 100th Percentile |
$129,956*
Average Compensation
$129,926*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Buckle Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Buckle
Diverse employees at Buckle score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Buckle 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 Buckle across various culture dimensions.
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Buckle Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Buckle PTO
Buckle's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Buckle's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Buckle
Who is the CEO of Buckle ?
Buckle CEO is Dennis Nelson, their score by employees is 77
What is Buckle eNPS?
The eNPS for Buckle is 10
What is Buckle revenue?
Buckle revenue is $975M
What is the salary for Social Media Manager in Buckle ?
Social Media Manager average salary in the US is 75k
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