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DSM Company Culture
DSM Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Happiness
A+Perks & Benefits
A+CEO Rating
ADiversity
ADSM CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Feike Sijbesma
77 /100
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Diversity at DSM
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A
Diverse employees at DSM have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at DSM
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at DSM have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
DSM 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 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
23
DSM employees are 23% more likely to recommend DSM as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 26% | Detractors |
Working at DSM
Working at DSM is rated highly by 161 employees, across various culture dimensions. DSM employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting DSM’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Sebring, FL. See below in detail how working at DSM was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at DSM
A
Overall Company Culture at DSM is rated A
Last updated months ago
Top
10%
DSM ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
DSM Employee Reviews
Out of 96 DSM employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DSM improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From DSM Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Explanations about the opportunity that is available
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Medical aid pension fund and the percentage of school fees that assits
- What makes you most happy at work?That I am able to meet up with my deliverables timely.
Constructive Feedback From DSM Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?People don’t seem to be helpful to a new person in the te
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?relatively low incentive comparing with peers
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Transparency, communication, equality in salary
DSM Company Information
DSM Company Overview
DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences.
DSM Mission, Vision & Values
DSM Mission & Values
The mission of DSM's Nutrition Improvement Program business is to positively impact public health by developing and implementing effective nutrition solutions and leveraging our expertise and partnerships to reach and serve the 4 billion people at the base of the pyramid.
| Headquarter | Het Overloon 1 Lakeland, FL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dsm.com |
| Founding Date | 1902 |
| Tel | (310) 455-7881 |
| Company Status | Private |
DSM Competitors
DSM competitors include BASF, Cargill, Dow Chemical Company , and DuPont. DSM ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DSM compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
DSM Employees
161 employees at DSM have reviewed DSM 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 161 DSM employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at DSM are pleased with their total compensation at DSM, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at DSM are pleased with their team. 161 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at DSM are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at DSM believe the environment at DSM is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DSM is comfortably fast. About 59% of the employees at DSM work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at DSM are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining DSM - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining DSM is that the company was prepared on their first day. DSM 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.
DSM KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of DSM's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 DSM employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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DSM CEO & Leadership
DSM CEO - Feike Sijbesma
77 /100
Feike’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Sebring, FL. DSM’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Engineering department, Male employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Female employees, employees in the Operations department, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to DSM’s competitors, Feike Sijbesma ranks right above Dow Chemical Company CEO Jim Fitterling. Under Sijbesma’s leadership, DSM employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. eNPS and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where DSM could stand to see real improvement.
DSM Leadership
The DSM Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Feike Sijbesma, Senior VP Life Protection Ken Dooley, and VP Operations Richard Alsterberg
Feike Sijbesma CEO / President
Feike Sijbesma serves as the CEO / President of DSM.
Ken Dooley Senior VP Life Protection
Ken Dooley serves as the Senior VP Life Protection for DSM Dyneema. Ken started at DSM Dyneema in December of . Ken is... read more
Richard Alsterberg VP Operations
Richard Alsterberg serves as the VP Operations for DSM Biomedical. Richard started at DSM Biomedical in November of... read more
Debra Dykema VP Operations
Debra Dykema serves as the VP Operations for DSM Engineering Plastics. Debra started at DSM Engineering Plastics in... read more
John Terracciano VP Operations DSM Services, USA
John Terracciano serves as the VP Operations DSM Services, USA for DSM Services, USA. John started at DSM Services, USA... read more
Nick Fantetti VP Sales
Nick Fantetti serves as the VP Sales for DSM. Nick started at DSM in December of . Nick is based in the Greater Detroit... read more
Janna Chilton VP Human Resources, DSM Nutritional Products NA
Janna Chilton serves as the VP Human Resources, DSM Nutritional Products NA for DSM. Janna started at DSM in August of... read more
Scot Williams VP New Business Development, Animal Nutrition
Scot Williams serves as the VP New Business Development, Animal Nutrition for DSM Nutritional Products. Scot started at... read more
David Feitel EVP and General Counsel
David Feitel serves as the EVP and General Counsel of DSM. David currently resides in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
DSM Salaries
How much does DSM pay?
How much do people at DSM get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DSM is $128,813, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,704, or $58 per hour.
At DSM, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $232,314 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,632 annually. Average DSM salaries by department include: Marketing at $104,423, HR at $126,126, Business Development at $157,052, and Communications at $235,633. Half of DSM salaries are above $122,704.
50 employees at DSM rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 143 ratings) while 45 employees at DSM rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings).
Salaries contributed from DSM employees include job titles like Senior Developer and Senior Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from DSM employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $277k | $277k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
$128,813*
Average Compensation
$122,704*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
DSM Salaries by City
DSM Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at DSM
Diverse employees at DSM score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing DSM in the Top 10% 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 DSM across various culture dimensions.
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DSM 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
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
DSM PTO
DSM's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. DSM's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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DSM Careers
DSM Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, DSM applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (2 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let DSM Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in DSM on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Lakeland | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Other | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding DSM
What is DSM address?
DSM location is at Het Overloon 1
Who is the CEO of DSM?
DSM CEO is Feike Sijbesma, their score by employees is 77
What is DSM eNPS?
The eNPS for DSM is 23
What is the salary for Principal Designer in DSM?
Principal Designer average salary in the US is 163k
What are the salaries in the Operations in DSM?
The average salaries for Operations in DSM is 102k
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