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Ecolab Company Culture
Ecolab Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Ecolab's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
BPerks & Benefits
BManager
B-CEO Rating
C+Compensation
C+Ecolab CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Christophe Beck
72 /100
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Diversity at Ecolab
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Ecolab have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Ecolab
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Ecolab have rated Executive Team, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Ecolab 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
17
Ecolab employees are 17% more likely to recommend Ecolab as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Ecolab
Working at Ecolab is rated below average by 404 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ecolab employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Ecolab’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Ecolab was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ecolab
C
Overall Company Culture at Ecolab is rated C
Last updated 8 days ago
Bottom
45%
Ecolab ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Ecolab Employee Reviews
Out of 362 Ecolab employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ecolab improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From Ecolab Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The variety or opportunities that are available
- What are some of the best things about your team?The camaraderie and shared support
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The total amount of vacation
Constructive Feedback From Ecolab Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?As a field, we have not seen a significant increase in our pay to match our record, setting stock, price and sales growth
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?it doesnt have any idea how too hire people
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?managers need to step up and help
Ecolab Company Information
Ecolab Company Overview
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that provide clean water, safe food, and abundant energy
Ecolab Mission, Vision & Values
Ecolab Mission & Values
Our mission is to be the leading global innovator, developer, and provider of cleaning, sanitation and maintenance products, systems, and services. As a team, we will achieve aggressive growth and fair return for our shareholders. We will accomplish this by exceeding the expectations of our customers while conserving resources and preserving the quality of the environment.
Ecolab Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the global leader in water, hygiene and antimicrobial technologies and services - providing and protecting what is vital: clean water, safe food and healthy environments.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Ecolab
At Ecolab, sustainability is an integral part of everything we do. Through technology, information, on-site service and training, we help companies around the world achieve exceptional business results, while minimising environmental and social impact. The work we do matters, and the way we do it matters to our employees, customers and our communities.
We focus every day on finding new solutions to help deliver clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments while saving water and energy and reducing waste. Our expertise helps our customers reduce their reliance on finite natural resources and achieve the best results at the lowest total cost. Within our own facilities, we work on reducing our water consumption, carbon emissions and waste stream, now and in the future.
We are passionate about supporting the communities where our employees live and work--reaching out to those in need and seeking to enhance the well-being of people and communities.
| Headquarter | 370 Wabasha Street North, St. Paul Saint Paul, MN 55102 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ecolab.com |
| Founding Date | 1923 |
| Tel | +679 9499004 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ECL |
Ecolab Competitors
Ecolab competitors include Albemarle, Praxair, Clorox, and ABM Industries. Ecolab ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ecolab 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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Ecolab Employees
404 employees at Ecolab have reviewed Ecolab across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 8 days ago.
Overall, the 404 Ecolab employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ecolab are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Ecolab, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ecolab are pleased with their team. 404 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Ecolab are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ecolab believe the environment at Ecolab is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ecolab is comfortably fast. About 48% of the employees at Ecolab work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Ecolab are generally 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
Ecolab employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Ecolab report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Ecolab have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
85% of Ecolab employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Ecolab employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
71% of Ecolab employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Ecolab employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of Ecolab employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Ecolab - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ecolab is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Ecolab employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 25% 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.
Ecolab KPIs and OKRs
At Ecolab 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Ecolab's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Ecolab employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Ecolab CEO & Leadership
Ecolab CEO - Christophe Beck
72 /100
Ecolab’s CEO Christophe Beck started in this role in 2021. Christophe’s approval rate is just above average, putting Christophe in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Christophe Beck is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Ecolab offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Christophe is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Ecolab’s competitors, Christophe Beck ranks just above Praxair’s CEO Stephen Angel. With Christophe’s leadership, Ecolab employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Manager. Christophe was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Ecolab Leadership
The Ecolab Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Christophe Beck, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Daniel Schmechel, and Executive Vice President and President of Global Institutional Michael Hickey
Christophe Beck CEO / President
Christophe Beck serves as the CEO / President of Ecolab.
Daniel Schmechel Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Mr. Daniel J. Schmechel, also known as Dan, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Ecolab Inc. since October 1, 2012... read more
Michael Hickey Executive Vice President and President of Global Institutional
Mr. Michael A. Hickey, also known as Mike, has been an Executive Vice President of Ecolab Inc. since August 2011 and has... read more
Christophe Beck Executive Vice President, President of Global Water & Process Services and President of Nalco Water
Mr. Christophe Beck serves as Executive Vice President and President of Global Water & Process at Ecolab Inc. and has... read more
Thomas W. R. Handley President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Thomas W. R. Handley, also known as Tom, has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Ecolab Inc. since... read more
James J. Seifert Executive Vice President and Secretary
Mr. James J. Seifert, also known as Jim, has been an Executive Vice President of Ecolab Inc. since October 2011 and... read more
Andreas Weilinghoff Executive Vice President of Global Textile Care
Mr. Andreas Weilinghoff serves as an Executive Vice President of Global Textile Care at Ecolab Inc. Previously, Mr.... read more
Vishal Sharma Senior Vice President and President of Middle East & Africa
Mr. Vishal Sharma has been President of Middle East & Africa and Senior Vice President of Ecolab Inc. since April 19,... read more
John Guttery Senior Vice President and President of Latin America
Mr. John Guttery has been Senior Vice President and President of Latin America at Ecolab Inc. since October 20, 2015.... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at Ecolab
Diverse employees at Ecolab score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing Ecolab in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ecolab across various culture dimensions.
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive. Creating workplaces where every associate can grow and thrive is central to our strategic growth priorities and overarching focus on attracting, retaining and growing talent.
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Ecolab PTO
Ecolab's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Ecolab's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Ecolab's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Ecolab Careers
Ecolab Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Ecolab applied for 90 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, and 6% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Ecolab unveil that 5 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Ecolab after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
90
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 93% Granted (84 out of 90)
- 0% Denied ( out of 90)
- 6% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (5 out of 90)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 90)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Ecolab on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 17% | |
Customer Support | 7% | |
Sales | 7% | |
IT | 6% | |
Other | 21% |
Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 13% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 5% | |
Saint Paul | 4% | |
Baltimore | 2% | |
Los Angeles | 2% | |
Other | 74% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ecolab
What is Ecolab address?
Ecolab location is at 370 Wabasha Street North, St. Paul
Who is the CEO of Ecolab?
Ecolab CEO is Christophe Beck, their score by employees is 72
What is Ecolab eNPS?
The eNPS for Ecolab is 17
What is Ecolab revenue?
Ecolab revenue is $14B
Who are Ecolab competitors?
Ecolab main competitors are Albemarle, Praxair, Clorox, ABM Industries
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