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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
10
TOTAL
RATINGS
176

Corrections Corporation of America Company Culture

Corrections Corporation of America Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.2/5
Corrections Corporation of America's Overall Culture is rated F

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Corrections Corporation of America CEO

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Damon Hininger Corrections Corporation of America's CEO
Damon Hininger
74 /100

Diversity at Corrections Corporation of America

Women at Corrections Corporation of America

Corrections Corporation of America 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 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-25

Corrections Corporation of America employees are -25% more likely to recommend Corrections Corporation of America as a great place to work

25%Promoters
25%Passives
50%Detractors

Working at Corrections Corporation of America

Working at Corrections Corporation of America is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Corrections Corporation of America employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Corrections Corporation of America’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Nashville, TN. See below in detail how working at Corrections Corporation of America was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Corrections Corporation of America

F

Overall Company Culture at Corrections Corporation of America is rated F

Last updated months ago

Bottom
5%

Corrections Corporation of America ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Corrections Corporation of America Employee Reviews

Out of 16 Corrections Corporation of America employee reviews, 43% were positive. The remaining 57% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Corrections Corporation of America improve their work culture.

43%
57%
Positive Reviews43%
Constructive Feedback57%

Positive Reviews From Corrections Corporation of America Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Open and basic interview questions.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Shared interests, common experiences, comraderie.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Open communication and prompt feedback.

Constructive Feedback From Corrections Corporation of America Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Company portion of benefit compensation is minimal compared to similar government jobs.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Big company not to much personal things
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Better pay for employees and more time off

Corrections Corporation of America Company Information

Corrections Corporation of America Company Overview

"Corrections, owns and operates privatized correctional and detention facilities."

Corrections Corporation of America Mission, Vision & Values

Corrections Corporation of America Mission Statement

Advancing corrections through innovative results that benefit and protect all we serve.

Corrections Corporation of America Vision Statement

To be the best full-service adult corrections system.

Corrections Corporation of America Values

  • Professionalism
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Duty
  • Excellence
HeadquarterNashville, TN
United States of America
Websitewww.correctionscorp.com/
Founding Date1983
Company StatusPublic

Corrections Corporation of America Competitors

Corrections Corporation of America competitors include Federal Bureau of Prisons, DDR Corp, and Correct Care Solutions. Corrections Corporation of America ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Corrections Corporation of America compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Federal Bureau of Prisons' Logo
    Federal Bureau of Prisons
    4.2/5
  2. #2
    DDR Corp's Logo
    DDR Corp
    2.4/5
  3. #3
    Corrections Corporation of America's Logo
    Corrections Corporation of America
    2.2/5
  4. #4
    Correct Care Solutions' Logo
    Correct Care Solutions
    2.2/5

Corrections Corporation of America Employees

10 employees at Corrections Corporation of America have reviewed Corrections Corporation of America 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 10 Corrections Corporation of America 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 Corrections Corporation of America are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Corrections Corporation of America, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Corrections Corporation of America are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Corrections Corporation of America are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Corrections Corporation of America believe the environment at Corrections Corporation of America is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Corrections Corporation of America is moderate. About 17% of the employees at Corrections Corporation of America work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Corrections Corporation of America are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Corrections Corporation of America - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Corrections Corporation of America is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Corrections Corporation of America 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.

Corrections Corporation of America KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Corrections Corporation of America's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Corrections Corporation of America employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Corrections Corporation of America CEO & Leadership

Corrections Corporation of America CEO - Damon Hininger

Damon Hininger Corrections Corporation of America's CEO
74 /100

Damon’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Nashville, TN. Corrections Corporation of America’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees. Compared to Corrections Corporation of America’s competitors, Damon Hininger ranks right above DDR Corp CEO Thomas August. Under Hininger’s leadership, Corrections Corporation of America employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Leadership. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Corrections Corporation of America could stand to see real improvement.

Corrections Corporation of America Leadership

The Corrections Corporation of America Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Damon Hininger, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer Tony Grande, and VP Operations Ron Thompson

  • Damon Hininger  CEO / President

    Damon Hininger CEO / President

    Damon Hininger serves as the CEO / President of Corrections Corporation of America.

  • Tony Grande Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer

    Tony Grande serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Corrections Corporation of America.

  • Ron Thompson VP Operations

    Ron Thompson serves as the VP Operations of Corrections Corporation of America.

  • Brian Hammonds Vice President Finance

    Brian Hammonds serves as the Vice President Finance of Corrections Corporation of America. Brian started at Corrections... read more

  • J Ellis Senior Director, Contract Compliance

    J Ellis serves as the Senior Director, Contract Compliance of Corrections Corporation of America. J started at... read more

  • Michelle Burleson Sr. Director, Employee Benefits

    Michelle Burleson serves as the Sr. Director, Employee Benefits of Corrections Corporation of America.

  • Don White Managing Director, Operations Support

    Don White serves as the Managing Director, Operations Support of Corrections Corporation of America. Don started at... read more

  • Steve Owen Managing Director, Communications

    Steve Owen serves as the Managing Director, Communications of Corrections Corporation of America. Steve started at... read more

  • Jason Medlin Vice President, Facility Operations

    Jason Medlin serves as the Vice President, Facility Operations of Corrections Corporation of America. Jason started at... read more

Corrections Corporation of America Salaries

How much does Corrections Corporation of America pay?

How much do people at Corrections Corporation of America get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Corrections Corporation of America is $129,314, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,900, or $58 per hour.

At Corrections Corporation of America, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,827 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,294 annually. Average Corrections Corporation of America salaries by department include: Product at $164,444, Business Development at $158,280, Design at $123,290, and Operations at $130,843. Half of Corrections Corporation of America salaries are above $121,900.

7 employees at Corrections Corporation of America rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 7 employees at Corrections Corporation of America rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$70k
$70k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$95k
$95k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$120k
$120k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$181k
$181k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$237k
$237k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$265k
$265k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$301k
$301k100th Percentile
$129,314*
Average Compensation
$121,900*
Median Compensation

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

Corrections Corporation of America Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Corrections Corporation of America

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Corrections Corporation of America 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

Corrections Corporation of America 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Unique Office Space

Corrections Corporation of America PTO

Corrections Corporation of America's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Corrections Corporation of America's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo100%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Corrections Corporation of America Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Corrections Corporation of America on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Finance
100%

Candidates By Location

Lawrence
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Corrections Corporation of America

Who is the CEO of Corrections Corporation of America?

Corrections Corporation of America CEO is Damon Hininger, their score by employees is 74

What is Corrections Corporation of America eNPS?

The eNPS for Corrections Corporation of America is -25

What is the salary for Paralegal in Corrections Corporation of America?

Paralegal average salary in the US is 69k

What are the salaries in the Finance in Corrections Corporation of America?

The average salaries for Finance in Corrections Corporation of America is 90k

Who are Corrections Corporation of America competitors?

Corrections Corporation of America main competitors are Federal Bureau of Prisons, DDR Corp, Correct Care Solutions

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