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Continental Company Culture
Continental Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
Continental's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Manager
A-Executive Team
B+eNPS
B+Leadership
BContinental CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Elmar Degenhart
81 /100
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Diversity at Continental
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Continental have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Continental
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Continental have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Continental 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
26
Continental employees are 26% more likely to recommend Continental as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passives |
| 24% | Detractors |
Working at Continental
Working at Continental is rated average by 152 employees, across various culture dimensions. Continental employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Executive Team categories, putting Continental’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Flint, MI. See below in detail how working at Continental was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Continental
B
Overall Company Culture at Continental is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
30%
Continental ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Continental Employee Reviews
Out of 111 Continental employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Continental improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From Continental Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Culture is positive, people are proud
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Diverse, open to listen, eager to grow
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Manager is very understanding. He never takes his own decisions. His team opinions matter the most.
Constructive Feedback From Continental Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Talk about job descriptions and what is expected
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?No accountability. No communication. Need both
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Show up Also show up on time. Quit taking extremely long breaks and lunches get off the phones
Continental Company Information
Continental Company Overview
Continental is an automotive manufacturing firm which specializes in tires, brake systems and chassis components.
Continental was founded in 1871 and its current CEO is Elmar Degenhart. Since its inception 155 years ago, Continental has grown to 240000 employees.
Continental Mission, Vision & Values
Continental Mission & Values
- Trust
- Passion To Win
- Freedom To Act
- For One Another
| Headquarter | 1 Continental Dr Auburn Hills, MI 48326 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.continental-corporation.com/en-us |
| Founding Date | 1871 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CLR |
| Jobs | continental.com/careersus |
Continental Competitors
Continental competitors include Michelin, Valeo, Bosch USA, and Goodyear. Continental ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Continental 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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Continental Employees
Continental has 240000 employees. 152 employees at Continental have reviewed Continental 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 152 Continental employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Continental are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Continental, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Continental are generally satisfied with their team. 152 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Continental are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Continental believe the environment at Continental is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Continental is comfortably fast. About 76% of the employees at Continental work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Continental are 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
Continental employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Continental report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
74% of Continental employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Continental employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of Continental employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Continental employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
71% of Continental employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Continental - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Continental is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Continental 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.
Continental KPIs and OKRs
At Continental 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Continental's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Continental employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Continental CEO & Leadership
Continental CEO - Elmar Degenhart
81 /100
Continental’s CEO Elmar Degenhart started in this role in 2009. Elmar’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Flint, MI. Continental’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, employees in the Sales department, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees in the Operations department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees in the Product department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Continental’s competitors, Elmar Degenhart ranks right above Valeo CEO Christophe Périllat. Under Degenhart’s leadership, Continental employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Continental could stand to see real improvement.
Continental Leadership
The Continental Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Elmar Degenhart, Chief Financial Officer Tim Rogers, and Vice President -- Communications & Marketing, NAFTA Region Kathryn Blackwell
Elmar Degenhart CEO / President
Elmar Degenhart serves as the CEO / President of Continental.
Tim Rogers Chief Financial Officer
Tim Rogers serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Continental.
Kathryn Blackwell Vice President -- Communications & Marketing, NAFTA Region
Kathryn Blackwell serves as the Vice President -- Communications & Marketing, NAFTA Region of Continental.
Patrick Jenkinson Vice President Business Development
Patrick Jenkinson serves as the Vice President Business Development of Continental.
Christopher Charity Vice President of Sales
Christopher Charity serves as the Vice President of Sales of Continental.
Mike Braucher VP - NAFTA Sales
Mike Braucher serves as the VP - NAFTA Sales of Continental.
Debbie Cabrera VP of Finance
Debbie Cabrera serves as the VP of Finance of Continental.
Scott Schramme VP Sales
Scott Schramme serves as the VP Sales of Continental.
Kurt Weidner Executive Vice President, Finance
Kurt Weidner serves as the Executive Vice President, Finance of Continental Office est. 1939. Kurt started at... read more
Continental Salaries
How much does Continental pay?
How much do people at Continental get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Continental is $127,820, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,182, or $62 per hour.
At Continental, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,226 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,304 annually. Average Continental salaries by department include: IT at $78,019, Design at $131,607, Engineering at $122,190, and Product at $201,444. Half of Continental salaries are above $129,182.
58 employees at Continental rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 183 ratings) while 56 employees at Continental rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 61 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Continental employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Developer, Senior Product Manager, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Continental employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
$127,820*
Average Compensation
$129,182*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Continental Salaries by City
Continental Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Continental
Diverse employees at Continental score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Continental in the Bottom 25% 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 Continental across various culture dimensions.
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Continental 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
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
Continental PTO
Continental's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Continental's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 34% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Continental's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Continental Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Continental applied for 18 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 83% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Continental unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Continental has a total of 240000 employees
18
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 83% Granted (15 out of 18)
- 6% Denied (1 out of 18)
- 11% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 18)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 18)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Continental on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 23% | |
IT | 18% | |
Operations | 14% | |
Engineering | 9% | |
Other | 9% |
Candidates By Location
Des Moines | 5% | |
|---|---|---|
Chicago | 5% | |
Southfield | 5% | |
Richmond | 5% | |
Glen Allen | 5% | |
Other | 77% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Continental
What is Continental address?
Continental location is at 1 Continental Dr
Who is the CEO of Continental?
Continental CEO is Elmar Degenhart, their score by employees is 81
What is Continental eNPS?
The eNPS for Continental is 26
What is the salary for Director of Business Development in Continental?
Director of Business Development average salary in the US is 213k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Continental?
The average salaries for Legal in Continental is 162k
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