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Diverse employees at Edwards Group have rated Manager, Leadership, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterEdwards Group employees are -34% more likely to recommend Edwards Group as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Edwards Group is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Edwards Group employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Edwards Group’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Richmond, VA. See below in detail how working at Edwards Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Edwards Group is rated D
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Edwards Group ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 12 Edwards Group employee reviews, 40% were positive. The remaining 60% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Edwards Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 40% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 60% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Clear, Effective and to the point.
What makes you most happy at work?Clean and moralising work atmosphere with pleasant people.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The work and company ethics are what makes Edwards a thriving place to be.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?For the level of work that we do and passion that we put in, the wages could be better.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?others in my same field are being paid a lot more. they pay their favorites more.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?company culture needs to be fixed. its a horrible place to work at. the company rewards managers for embracing bad cultural traits.
"Edwards, developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, abatement systems and related value-added services."
| Headquarter | Sussex, VA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.edwardsvacuum.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1919 |
| Company Status | Public |
Edwards Group competitors include Trillium. Edwards Group ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Edwards Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
7 employees at Edwards Group have reviewed Edwards Group 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 7 Edwards Group employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Edwards Group are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Edwards Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Edwards Group are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Edwards Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Edwards Group believe the environment at Edwards Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Edwards Group is moderate. About 20% of the employees at Edwards Group work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Edwards Group are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Richmond, VA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Richmond, VA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Edwards Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Edwards Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Geert’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Geert in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Richmond, VA. Geert Follens’s employees rank Edwards Group in the Top 40% for Manager, in the Bottom 45% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 20% for Compensation. When compared to Edwards Group’s competitors, Geert Follens ranks below Trillium CEO Kim Scott.
The Edwards Group Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Geert Follens, vp sales Tom Krebs, and Vice President / Business Line Manager, North America - High Vacuum Michael Parry
Geert Follens CEO / President
Geert Follens serves as the CEO / President of Edwards Group.
Tom Krebs vp sales
Tom Krebs serves as the vp sales of Edwards Group.
Michael Parry Vice President / Business Line Manager, North America - High Vacuum
Michael Parry serves as the Vice President / Business Line Manager, North America - High Vacuum of Edwards Vacuum, Inc.... read more
Richard Green VP, Business Line Manager, North America Service
Richard Green serves as the VP, Business Line Manager, North America Service of Edwards Vacuum, Inc. Richard currently... read more
Mark Magill Sales Director, Service - Americas and EMEA
Mark Magill serves as the Sales Director, Service - Americas and EMEA of Edwards Group.
Michael Hegarty VP Marketing , Chamber Solutions, Semiconductor Division
Michael Hegarty serves as the VP Marketing , Chamber Solutions, Semiconductor Division of Edwards Group.
How much do people at Edwards Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Edwards Group is $118,529, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,306, or $57 per hour.
At Edwards Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $205,054 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,828 annually. Average Edwards Group salaries by department include: Finance at $85,427, Admin at $57,958, Design at $115,701, and Engineering at $134,588. Half of Edwards Group salaries are above $120,306.
5 employees at Edwards Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 16 ratings) while 5 employees at Edwards Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $239k | $239k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Edwards Group score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing Edwards Group in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Edwards Group across various culture dimensions.
Edwards Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Edwards Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Edwards Group?
Edwards Group CEO is Geert Follens, their score by employees is 55
What is Edwards Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Edwards Group is -34
What is the salary for Graphic Designer in Edwards Group?
Graphic Designer average salary in the US is 59k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Edwards Group?
The average salaries for Business Development in Edwards Group is 114k
Who are Edwards Group competitors?
Edwards Group main competitors are Trillium