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Builders FirstSource is a leading U.S. supplier of structural building products, value-added components and services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. Our focus is on providing unparalleled service to both large and small customers. Through investments in innovation and an unmatched portfolio of value-added products and manufacturing capabilities, we’re revolutionizing the homebuilding industry – outperforming today and transforming tomorrow. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 306

TOTAL RATINGS: 2751

CEO: Peter Jackson

Joining Builders FirstSource - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Builders FirstSource is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Builders FirstSource employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	100%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Builders FirstSource are rated a C-. At Builders FirstSource most employees said they received feedback once a month or never. 80% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Builders FirstSource.

Answer	Percent
Every week	6%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	11%
Once a year	22%
Never	28%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 33% of employees at Builders FirstSource said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Builders FirstSource employees earn $135,000. Builders FirstSource ranks in the Bottom 30% for compensation in Dallas. Learn More about Salaries at Builders FirstSource.

Average Salaries at Builders FirstSource by Department

$135k

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Builders FirstSource, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Builders FirstSource the most common answer selected by employees is a 30 minutes break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Builders FirstSource, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	34%
Co-Workers	33%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	33%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	50%
I eat at my desk	50%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	33%
Once a month	67%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Builders FirstSource ranks in the Bottom 35% of companies for professional development in Dallas. 58% of employees feel as though Builders FirstSource is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 20% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Builders FirstSource.

Answer	Percent
Yes	20%
No	80%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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