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Dollar General Company Culture
Dollar General Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Dollar General's Overall Culture is rated D
Dollar General CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Todd Vasos
54 /100
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Diversity at Dollar General
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Dollar General have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Dollar General
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Dollar General have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Dollar General 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?
-38
Dollar General employees are -38% more likely to recommend Dollar General as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 62% | Detractors |
Working at Dollar General
Working at Dollar General is rated below average by 4539 employees, across various culture dimensions. Dollar General employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Dollar General’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Nashville, TN. See below in detail how working at Dollar General was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Dollar General
D
Overall Company Culture at Dollar General is rated D
Last updated today
Bottom
15%
Dollar General ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Dollar General Employee Reviews
Out of 4673 Dollar General employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Dollar General improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From Dollar General Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?I'm glad i gave a job that pays decent and i love what i do, just wish i had more of me to make my team better
- What are some of the best things about your team?I have some people who give me their all. I have others that were hired and who are only there for a pay check, DG is my baby and I've been putting my 110% in. It seems like I'm the only one who cares
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was very easy and where i already had experience in the roll it made it that much more easier
Constructive Feedback From Dollar General Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Making sure there are enough hours to schedule so that no one is working by themselves more than 3 hours, there should be manager or assistant manager in the store from open to close if customers need to talk to them , a lead / key carrier shouldn't have to deal with customer complaints, questions
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better training and more teamwork
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Be more willing to help and work as a team
Dollar General Company Information
Dollar General Company Overview
Dollar General stands for convenience, quality brands and low prices. Dollar General's successful prototype makes shopping a truly hassle-free experience.
Dollar General was founded in 1939 and its current CEO is Todd Vasos. Since its inception 87 years ago, Dollar General has grown to 27765 employees.
Dollar General Mission, Vision & Values
Dollar General Mission Statement
Building a culture that respects the dignity and differences in others is driving our success. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is supported through our actions, decisions, and initiatives. At Dollar General our mission of Serving Others includes everyone!
Dollar General Values
- Convenience, Quality & Great Prices
- Respect & Opportunity
- A Superior Return
- A Better Life
| Headquarter | Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dollargeneral.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1939 |
| Tel | +1-615-855-4000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DG |
| Jobs | www2.dollargeneral.com/DG-Careers/Pages/index.aspx |
| Social Sites |
Dollar General Competitors
Dollar General competitors include Costco, Target, Burlington Industries, and Walmart. Dollar General ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Dollar General 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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Dollar General Employees
Dollar General has 27765 employees. 4539 employees at Dollar General have reviewed Dollar General across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 4539 Dollar General employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Dollar General are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Dollar General, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Dollar General are not very pleased with their team. 4539 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Dollar General are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Dollar General believe the environment at Dollar General is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Dollar General is extremely fast. About 72% of the employees at Dollar General work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Dollar General are dissatisfied, 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
Dollar General employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Dollar General report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Dollar General have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
71% of Dollar General employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Dollar General employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of Dollar General employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Dollar General employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
52% of Dollar General employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Dollar General - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Dollar General is that the company was prepared on their first day. Dollar General employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 51% 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.
Dollar General KPIs and OKRs
At Dollar General 44% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Dollar General's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 117 Dollar General employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 59 have said yes.
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Dollar General CEO & Leadership
Dollar General CEO - Todd Vasos
54 /100
Todd’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Todd in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Nashville, TN. Todd Vasos’s employees rank Dollar General in the Top 40% for Environment, in the Bottom 25% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 20% for Manager. Vasos is generally unpopular with Dollar General employees, but ranks especially low with Non-Binary employees, and by employees in the Customer Success department and Native American employees. However, employees in the Design department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Dollar General Leadership
The Dollar General Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Todd Vasos, Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President Anita Elliott, and Director William Rhodes III
Todd Vasos CEO / President
Todd Vasos serves as the CEO / President of Dollar General.
Anita Elliott Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President
Ms. Anita C. Elliott has been Senior Vice President of Dollar General Corporation since August 2005 and also has been... read more
William Rhodes III Director
Mr. William C. Rhodes, III, also known as Bill, has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of Autozone, Inc.... read more
Jeffery Carl Owen Executive Vice President of Store Operations
Mr. Jeffery Carl Owen has been an Executive Vice President of Store Operations at Dollar General Corporation since June... read more
Rhonda Taylor Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Ms. Rhonda M. Taylor has been an Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Dollar General Corporation since March... read more
John Garratt Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. John W. Garratt has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Dollar General Corporation... read more
Rob Scruggs Chief Digital & Customer Engagement Officer
Mr. Rob Scruggs has been the Chief Digital & Customer Engagement Officer at Dollar General Corporation since October 30,... read more
Jason S. Reiser Executive VP & Chief Merchandising Officer
Mr. Jason S. Reiser has been Chief Merchandising Officer and Executive Vice President of Dollar General Corporation... read more
Carman Wenkoff Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
Mr. Carman Wenkoff has been the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of Dollar General Corporation... read more
Dollar General Salaries
How much does Dollar General pay?
How much do people at Dollar General get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Dollar General is $131,900, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,320, or $59 per hour.
At Dollar General, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,951 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $36,300 annually. Average Dollar General salaries by department include: Product at $161,143, Operations at $125,941, Communications at $103,694, and Design at $116,055. Half of Dollar General salaries are above $124,320.
2368 employees at Dollar General rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7175 ratings) while 2303 employees at Dollar General rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2397 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Dollar General employees include job titles like Art Director, Operations Manager, Receptionist, and Customer Service Manager. Comparably data has a total of 8 salary records from Dollar General employees.
Last updated today.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$131,900*
Average Compensation
$124,320*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Dollar General Salaries by City
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- Washington, DC
- Baltimore, MD
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Dollar General Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Dollar General
Diverse employees at Dollar General score the company 57/100 across various culture categories, placing Dollar General in the Bottom 20% 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 Dollar General across various culture dimensions.
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Dollar General Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Dollar General PTO
Dollar General's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 65% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Dollar General's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Dollar General's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Dollar General Careers
Dollar General Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Dollar General applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Dollar General has a total of 27765 employees
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 75% Granted (3 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 25% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Dollar General Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Dollar General on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 51% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 40% | |
Admin | 6% | |
Engineering | 3% |
Candidates By Location
Akron | 6% | |
|---|---|---|
Eastman | 3% | |
Chattanooga | 3% | |
Jacksonville | 3% | |
Fayetteville | 3% | |
Other | 83% |
Dollar General Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Dollar General's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Dollar General? Employees are not so happy at Dollar General and rate their office perks as terrible. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Dollar General employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 37% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Dollar General?
Operations
Customer Support
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult20%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships60%
Answered by 5 Operations Interns
Very Difficult16%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult17%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 6 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult9%
Somewhat Difficult6%
Not Difficult24%
Difficult3%
Does Not Offer Internships58%
Answered by 33 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Dollar General
Who is the CEO of Dollar General?
Dollar General CEO is Todd Vasos, their score by employees is 54
What is Dollar General eNPS?
The eNPS for Dollar General is -38
What is Dollar General revenue?
Dollar General revenue is $22B
What is the salary for Senior Developer in Dollar General?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 127k
What are the salaries in the Product in Dollar General?
The average salaries for Product in Dollar General is 161k
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