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Famous Footwear Company Culture
Famous Footwear Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Famous Footwear's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
BExecutive Team
C+Environment
CLeadership
CTeam
CFamous Footwear CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Diane Sullivan
61 /100
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Diversity at Famous Footwear
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F
Diverse employees at Famous Footwear have rated Manager, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Famous Footwear
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D+
Women at Famous Footwear have rated Manager, Leadership, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Famous Footwear 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?
-22
Famous Footwear employees are -22% more likely to recommend Famous Footwear as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at Famous Footwear
Working at Famous Footwear is rated below average by 90 employees, across various culture dimensions. Famous Footwear employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Famous Footwear’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Famous Footwear was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Famous Footwear
C-
Overall Company Culture at Famous Footwear is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
Famous Footwear ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Famous Footwear Employee Reviews
Out of 62 Famous Footwear employee reviews, 47% were positive. The remaining 53% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Famous Footwear improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 47% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 53% |
Positive Reviews From Famous Footwear Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?My other co workers are amazing. I enjoy going to work and working with them. However I do not like forward to working with Sarah Anderson. She is not a good manager. She is giving famous footwear a bad name.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?When they say theyre going to get something done, they get it done and quickly too. They are also very flexible with full time students
- What makes you most happy at work?knowing that i can change someones life with a pair of shoes. offering them a shoe with the best effects for back, knees, and neck, knowing im helping their health too
Constructive Feedback From Famous Footwear Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?More help for the island stores
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need to show up and work
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?PAY BETTER THAN 13 AN HOUR
Famous Footwear Company Information
Famous Footwear Company Overview
Famous Footwear is a shoe retailer with an stores across the United States and online
Famous Footwear Mission, Vision & Values
Famous Footwear Mission Statement
Caleres' legacy includes more than 130-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and a business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel good…feet first.
Famous Footwear Values
- Passion
- Accountability
- Curiosity
- Creativity
- Caring
| Headquarter | Saint Louis, MO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.famousfootwear.com |
| Founding Date | 1960 |
| Company Status | Private |
Famous Footwear Competitors
Famous Footwear competitors include DSW and Rack Room Shoes. Famous Footwear ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Famous Footwear compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Famous Footwear Employees
90 employees at Famous Footwear have reviewed Famous Footwear 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 90 Famous Footwear employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Famous Footwear are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Famous Footwear, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Famous Footwear are generally satisfied with their team. 90 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Famous Footwear are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Famous Footwear believe the environment at Famous Footwear is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Famous Footwear is comfortably fast. About 79% of the employees at Famous Footwear work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Famous Footwear are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Famous Footwear - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Saint Louis, MO about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Saint Louis, MO employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% 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.
Famous Footwear KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Famous Footwear's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Famous Footwear employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Famous Footwear CEO & Leadership
Famous Footwear CEO - Diane Sullivan
61 /100
Diane’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Diane in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Diane Sullivan’s employees rank Famous Footwear in the Top 35% for Manager, in the Top 50% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 45% for Environment. Sullivan is generally unpopular with Famous Footwear employees, but ranks especially low with Hispanic or Latino employees, and by employees with Entry Level experience and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Famous Footwear Leadership
The Famous Footwear Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Diane Sullivan, VP/DMM, Adult and Kids Athletics, and Canada Liz Robison, and VP Marketing Jay Gillespie
Diane Sullivan CEO / President
Diane Sullivan serves as the CEO / President of Famous Footwear.
Liz Robison VP/DMM, Adult and Kids Athletics, and Canada
Liz Robison serves as the VP/DMM, Adult and Kids Athletics, and Canada of Famous Footwear.
Jay Gillespie VP Marketing
Jay Gillespie serves as the VP Marketing of Famous Footwear.
Brad Jeffrey Regional Vice President
Brad Jeffrey serves as the Regional Vice President of Famous Footwear.
Doug Koch SVP HR
Doug Koch serves as the SVP HR of Famous Footwear.
Michelle Mackin Senior Vice President General Merchandise Manager
Michelle Mackin serves as the Senior Vice President General Merchandise Manager of Famous Footwear.
Stuart Olkes VP DMM
Stuart Olkes serves as the VP DMM of Famous Footwear.
Kevin Orr Regional Vice President
Kevin Orr serves as the Regional Vice President of Famous Footwear.
jennifer stack Vp of Marketing
jennifer stack serves as the Vp of Marketing of Famous Footwear.
Famous Footwear Salaries
How much does Famous Footwear pay?
How much do people at Famous Footwear get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Famous Footwear is $114,817, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,799, or $58 per hour.
At Famous Footwear, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $277,020 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,565 annually. Average Famous Footwear salaries by department include: Product at $138,758, Marketing at $161,123, Engineering at $127,253, and Sales at $213,154. Half of Famous Footwear salaries are above $120,799.
33 employees at Famous Footwear rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 101 ratings) while 33 employees at Famous Footwear rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $93k | $93k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $116k | $116k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $194k | $194k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $270k | $270k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $346k | $346k | 100th Percentile |
$114,817*
Average Compensation
$120,799*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Famous Footwear Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Famous Footwear
Diverse employees at Famous Footwear score the company 46/100 across various culture categories, placing Famous Footwear in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Famous Footwear across various culture dimensions.
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Famous Footwear Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Famous Footwear PTO
Famous Footwear's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Famous Footwear's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Famous Footwear Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Famous Footwear on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 87% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 10% | |
IT | 3% |
Candidates By Location
Saint Louis | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
Akron | 6% | |
Austin | 6% | |
Tampa | 3% | |
Burlington | 3% | |
Other | 71% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Famous Footwear
Who is the CEO of Famous Footwear?
Famous Footwear CEO is Diane Sullivan, their score by employees is 61
What is Famous Footwear eNPS?
The eNPS for Famous Footwear is -22
What is the salary for Operations Manager in Famous Footwear?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 87k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Famous Footwear?
The average salaries for Sales in Famous Footwear is 213k
Who are Famous Footwear competitors?
Famous Footwear main competitors are DSW, Rack Room Shoes
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