

Diverse employees at Empire Today have rated Compensation, Outlook, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Empire Today have rated Compensation, Retention, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Empire Today employees are -30% more likely to recommend Empire Today as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Empire Today is rated below average by 98 employees, across various culture dimensions. Empire Today employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Team and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Empire Today’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Madison, WI. See below in detail how working at Empire Today was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Empire Today is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Empire Today ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 136 Empire Today employee reviews, 34% were positive. The remaining 66% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Empire Today improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 34% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 66% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Comradery and support...some really talented, hard-working people that are unrecognized and unsatisfied, but stuck.
What are some of the best things about your team?We work well together as a team
What did you like most about the interview process?Nothing out of the ordinary to talk about.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Once again. Better Contractor relationships. Not fear mongering.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Constantly moving the goal post. There's no such thing as a bonus at Empire anymore.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Contractor relationships are imperative to have a happy workforce. That is not conducive in San Diego.
"Empire Today is a provider of installed flooring, carpet, hardwood, laminate and window treatments for businesses and residents."
Our mission at Empire Today is to secure loyal customers for life.
Our employees strongly believe in this mission and work hard every day to deliver on this promise.
A great deal of our success must be attributed to our wonderful employees, who Empire Today values just as much as we value our customers. We believe our dedication to excellent customer service and passion for our work attracts like-minded workers that make our culture so wonderful.
| Headquarter | North Lake, WI United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | empiretoday.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1959 |
| Company Status | Private |
Empire Today competitors include Lumber Liquidators Holdings. Empire Today ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Empire Today compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
98 employees at Empire Today have reviewed Empire Today 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 98 Empire Today employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Empire Today are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Empire Today, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Empire Today are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 98 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Empire Today are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Empire Today believe the environment at Empire Today is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Empire Today is extremely fast. About 36% of the employees at Empire Today work 8 hours or less, while 26% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Empire Today are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Empire Today is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Empire Today 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.
At Empire Today 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Empire Today's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Empire Today employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Keith’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Keith in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Madison, WI. Keith Weinberger’s employees rank Empire Today in the Top 5% for Office Culture, in the Top 20% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 20% for Outlook. Weinberger is generally unpopular with Empire Today employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by Male employees and employees in the Sales department. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Empire Today’s competitors, Keith Weinberger ranks below Lumber Liquidators Holdings CEO Dennis Knowles.
The Empire Today Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Keith Weinberger, CFO Judd fe, and Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary Hillary Victor
Keith Weinberger CEO / President
Keith Weinberger serves as the CEO / President of Empire Today.
Hillary Victor Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
Hillary Victor serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary of Empire Today. Hillary started at... read more
Michael Nadali Executive Vice President, Sales
Michael Nadali serves as the Executive Vice President, Sales of Empire Today. Michael started at Empire Today in Jun of... read more
Peter Korda Executive Vice President, Customer Delivery
Peter Korda serves as the Executive Vice President, Customer Delivery of Empire Today. Peter started at Empire Today in... read more
Gina Cielocha Senior Vice President of Marketing
Gina Cielocha serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing of Empire Today. Gina started at Empire Today in Jul of... read more
Brett Wood VP operations
Brett Wood serves as the VP operations of Empire Today.
Mac McIlvried VP of Operations
Mac McIlvried serves as the VP of Operations of Empire Today. Mac started at Empire Today in Apr of 2018. Mac currently... read more
How much do people at Empire Today get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Empire Today is $111,183, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,054, or $54 per hour.
At Empire Today, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $213,332 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,796 annually. Average Empire Today salaries by department include: Sales at $135,482, Finance at $77,879, Business Development at $94,900, and HR at $111,128. Half of Empire Today salaries are above $114,054.
50 employees at Empire Today rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 153 ratings) while 49 employees at Empire Today rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 51 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $211k | $211k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $272k | $272k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Empire Today score the company 40/100 across various culture categories, placing Empire Today in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Empire Today across various culture dimensions.
Empire Today's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Empire Today's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Empire Today applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Sales | 58% | |
|---|---|---|
Finance | 8% | |
Operations | 8% | |
Admin | 8% | |
Design | 8% | |
Other | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
Caledonia | 8% | |
Boston | 8% | |
Cincinnati | 8% | |
Clackamas | 8% | |
Other | 50% |
Who is the CEO of Empire Today?
Empire Today CEO is Keith Weinberger, their score by employees is 50
What is Empire Today eNPS?
The eNPS for Empire Today is -30
What is the salary for Sales Manager in Empire Today?
Sales Manager average salary in the US is 120k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Empire Today?
The average salaries for Admin in Empire Today is 54k
Who are Empire Today competitors?
Empire Today main competitors are Lumber Liquidators Holdings