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Essendant Company Culture
Essendant Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Essendant's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
BPerks & Benefits
BGender
CCompensation
CTeam
CEssendant CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ric Phillips
56 /100
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Diversity at Essendant
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Essendant have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Essendant
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Essendant have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Essendant 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-31
Essendant employees are -31% more likely to recommend Essendant as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at Essendant
Working at Essendant is rated below average by 81 employees, across various culture dimensions. Essendant employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Essendant’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Essendant was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Essendant
D
Overall Company Culture at Essendant is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Essendant ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterEssendant Employee Reviews
Out of 58 Essendant employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Essendant improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From Essendant Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Opportunity that has been given to me
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I think I pay too much for my premiums.And still pay too much for doctor visits and specialist
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The word says it all team, that's what makes us so successful
Constructive Feedback From Essendant Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Having pay that matches other companies in the Metro Atlanta area would be a start. We are always in the lowest part of industry average. Hours that don't constantly change with Manitory Overtime would be nice. We all sign a code of conduct which many feel management precedes to punt out the door.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Corporate needs to better audit management in Facilities. Actually listen to what the employees have to say.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?We all need to be allowed to work as a team. One team not forced to work against eachother
Essendant Company Information
Essendant Company Overview
Essendant is a purpose-driven company that strives for more than just business success.
Essendant Mission, Vision & Values
Essendant Mission Statement
Essendant is a purpose-driven company that strives for more than just business success. We believe in treating others with respect, acting with honesty and integrity, and improving our communities. An important part of “enabling our partners to succeed” is to honor our values, both in our business transactions and our commitment to social responsibility.
Essendant Values
- Giving Back
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Sustainblity
- Associate Safely
| Headquarter | One Parkway North Blvd., Suite 100 Deerfield, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.essendant.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1922 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ESND |
Essendant Competitors
Essendant competitors include Verifone, Kimball International, Avery Dennison, and Canon. Essendant ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Essendant compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Essendant Employees
81 employees at Essendant have reviewed Essendant 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 81 Essendant employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Essendant are not very pleased with their total compensation at Essendant, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Essendant are generally satisfied with their team. 81 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Half of them believe the meetings at Essendant are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Essendant believe the environment at Essendant is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Essendant is comfortably fast. About 76% of the employees at Essendant work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Essendant are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Essendant - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Essendant is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Essendant 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.
Essendant KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Essendant employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Essendant's KPIs and OKRs.
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Essendant CEO & Leadership
Essendant CEO - Ric Phillips
56 /100
Ric’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Ric in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Ric Phillips’s employees rank Essendant in the Top 35% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 40% for Team. Phillips is generally unpopular with Essendant employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Essendant’s competitors, Ric Phillips ranks below both Kimball International CEO Bob Schneider and Canon CEO Fujio Mitarai.
Essendant Leadership
The Essendant Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Ric Phillips, Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller Christine Ieuter, and Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Brendan McKeough
Ric Phillips CEO / President
Mr. Richard D. Phillips, also known as Ric, has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Essendant Inc. since... read more
Christine Ieuter Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller
Ms. Christine S. Ieuter has been the Chief Accounting Office, Vice President and Controller at Essendant Inc. (formerly... read more
Brendan McKeough Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Brendan J. McKeough has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Essendant Inc. since June 20,... read more
Kirk Armstrong Senior Vice President of Distribution, Operations & Logistics
Mr. Kirk Armstrong has been Senior Vice President of Distribution, Operations & Logistics at Essendant Inc. since 2011.
Janet H. Zelenka Senior VP & CFO
Ms. Janet H. Zelenka has been Chief Financial Officer of Essendant Inc. since May 26, 2017 and as its Senior Vice... read more
Ronald C. Berg Senior Vice President of Inventory Management
Mr. Ronald C. Berg has been Senior Vice President of Inventory Management at Essendant Inc. (also known as United... read more
Harry A. Dochelli President of Office & Facilities
Mr. Harry A. Dochelli has been President of Office & Facilities (Formerly, Business & Facility Essentials) at Essendant... read more
Keith J. Dougherty Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Inventory & Pricing
Mr. Keith J. Dougherty has been the Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Inventory & Pricing at Essendant Inc. since... read more
Essendant Salaries
How much does Essendant pay?
How much do people at Essendant get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Essendant is $119,333, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,369, or $52 per hour.
At Essendant, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,045 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,014 annually. Average Essendant salaries by department include: Legal at $124,396, Customer Support at $135,431, Design at $110,150, and Marketing at $111,848. Half of Essendant salaries are above $108,369.
33 employees at Essendant rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 101 ratings) while 33 employees at Essendant rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Essendant employees include job titles like Jr Developer, Inventory, Director of Investor Relations, and Customer Service Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Essendant employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $249k | $249k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 100th Percentile |
$119,333*
Average Compensation
$108,369*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Essendant Salaries by City
Essendant Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Essendant
Diverse employees at Essendant score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing Essendant in the Top 35% 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 Essendant across various culture dimensions.
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Essendant Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Essendant PTO
Essendant PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Essendant Careers
Essendant Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Essendant applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Essendant Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Essendant on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Design | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% | |
Operations | 25% | |
Sales | 13% | |
Product | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Dallas | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 13% | |
Chicago | 13% | |
Wood Dale | 13% | |
Dover | 13% | |
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Essendant
What is Essendant address?
Essendant location is at One Parkway North Blvd., Suite 100
Who is the CEO of Essendant?
Essendant CEO is Ric Phillips, their score by employees is 56
What is Essendant eNPS?
The eNPS for Essendant is -31
What is Essendant revenue?
Essendant revenue is $5B
What is the salary for Director of Sales in Essendant?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 226k
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