DS Smith Company Culture
DS Smith Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
DS Smith's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
D-Meetings
D-CEO Rating
FCompensation
FEnvironment
FDS Smith CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies
37 /100
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Diversity at DS Smith
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Recommend to a Friend?
-62
DS Smith employees are -62% more likely to recommend DS Smith as a great place to work
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 76% | Detractors |
Working at DS Smith
Working at DS Smith is rated below average by 27 employees, across various culture dimensions. DS Smith employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting DS Smith’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at DS Smith was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at DS Smith
F
Overall Company Culture at DS Smith is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
DS Smith ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDS Smith Employee Reviews
Out of 16 DS Smith employee reviews, 27% were positive. The remaining 73% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DS Smith improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 27% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 73% |
Positive Reviews From DS Smith Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Some of the coworkers that I have
- What makes you most happy at work?Flexibility and hybrid working .
- What are some of the best things about your team?Most have been here a long time and we get along really well.
Constructive Feedback From DS Smith Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Clearer structures, more decisive leadership
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I Was Hired To Work At This Company...On August 29....I Was Told My Orientation Is September 19. I Put My 2 Weeks Notice On My Regular Job On September 8. On September 19 The HR Lady Name Felishia Weston Told Me They Can't Hire Me Due To A Background Charge In 2001. She Sent Me The Paper...She Sent
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I Was Hired To Work At This Company...On August 29....I Was Told My Orientation Is September 19. I Put My 2 Weeks Notice On My Regular Job On September 8. On September 19 The HR Lady Name Felishia Weston Told Me They Can't Hire Me Due To A Background Charge In 2001. She Sent Me The Paper...She Sent
DS Smith Company Information
DS Smith Company Overview
Provider of corrugated packing solutions.
DS Smith Mission, Vision & Values
DS Smith Mission Statement
DS Smith aims to be the leading supplier of sustainable packaging solutions. We want to become a trusted and strategic partner to our customers, providing innovative packaging solutions for all their needs.
DS Smith Vision Statement
Our vision is to become the leading supplier of sustainable packaging solutions. We plan to succeed through offering great service, quality, innovation and environmental solutions to our customers.
DS Smith Values
- Be caring
- Be trusted
- Be challenging
- Be responsive
- Be tenacious
| Headquarter | 350 Euston Road, London NW1 3AX Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dssmith.com |
| Founding Date | 1940 |
| Tel | 7 |
| Company Status | Private |
DS Smith Competitors
DS Smith competitors include Mondi Group, Mondi, enso, and International Paper. DS Smith ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DS Smith compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
DS Smith Employees
DS Smith has 26000 employees. 27 employees at DS Smith have reviewed DS Smith 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 27 DS Smith employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at DS Smith are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at DS Smith, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at DS Smith are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 27 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at DS Smith are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at DS Smith believe the environment at DS Smith is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DS Smith is extremely fast. About 16% of the employees at DS Smith work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at DS Smith are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining DS Smith - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
DS Smith KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of DS Smith's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 DS Smith employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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DS Smith CEO & Leadership
DS Smith CEO
37 /100
DS Smith Leadership
The DS Smith Executive Team is rated a “F”
Andrew MacLeod Division VP, Sales & Marketing
Andrew MacLeod serves as the Division VP, Sales & Marketing of DS Smith.
Curtis Perkins Vice President Mid Atlantic
Curtis Perkins serves as the Vice President Mid Atlantic of DS Smith. Curtis started at DS Smith in Mar of 2010. Curtis... read more
Keith Ledbetter Chief Financial Officer - Global Plastics and North America Packaging and Paper Divisions
Keith Ledbetter serves as the Chief Financial Officer - Global Plastics and North America Packaging and Paper Divisions... read more
Mike Grimm Managing Director - North America Packaging and Paper Division
Mike Grimm serves as the Managing Director - North America Packaging and Paper Division of DS Smith.
Tony Mazzocco VP of Finance - Global Flexibles
Tony Mazzocco serves as the VP of Finance - Global Flexibles of DS Smith.
DS Smith Salaries
How much does DS Smith pay?
How much do people at DS Smith get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DS Smith is $132,161, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,844, or $61 per hour.
At DS Smith, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,477 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,381 annually. Average DS Smith salaries by department include: Admin at $58,226, Operations at $102,749, Sales at $144,055, and HR at $124,485. Half of DS Smith salaries are above $128,844.
13 employees at DS Smith rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 40 ratings) while 13 employees at DS Smith rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 14 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $128k | $128k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $304k | $304k | 100th Percentile |
$132,161*
Average Compensation
$128,844*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
DS Smith Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at DS Smith
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at DS Smith across various culture dimensions.
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DS Smith Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
DS Smith PTO
DS Smith's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. DS Smith's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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DS Smith Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding DS Smith
What is DS Smith address?
DS Smith location is at 350 Euston Road, London
What is DS Smith eNPS?
The eNPS for DS Smith is -62
What is the salary for Copywriter in DS Smith?
Copywriter average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the HR in DS Smith?
The average salaries for HR in DS Smith is 124k
How many employees work in DS Smith?
DS Smith has 26000 employees
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