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Fastenal Company Culture
Fastenal Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.6/5
Fastenal's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
B+Manager
B+CEO Rating
BLeadership
BExecutive Team
BFastenal CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Daniel Florness
74 /100
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Diversity at Fastenal
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Fastenal have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Fastenal
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Fastenal have rated Office Culture, Leadership, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Fastenal 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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
1
Fastenal employees are 1% more likely to recommend Fastenal as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Fastenal
Working at Fastenal is rated average by 551 employees, across various culture dimensions. Fastenal employees are most satisfied about Environment, Manager, and CEO Rating categories, putting Fastenal’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Rochester, MN. See below in detail how working at Fastenal was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Fastenal
C+
Overall Company Culture at Fastenal is rated C+
Last updated 4 days ago
Top
50%
Fastenal ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Fastenal Employee Reviews
Out of 331 Fastenal employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Fastenal improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From Fastenal Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Working for a toxic manager has a funny way of bringing a geam together
- What are some of the best things about your team?Collaboration, competence , loyalty and integrity
- What makes you most happy at work?Authority and work life balance
Constructive Feedback From Fastenal Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Understanding leadership, goals, employee morale
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?appreciating their employees. Ten years for 1 paid sick day is lunacy.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Getting payed a fair amount for the work i do
Fastenal Company Information
Fastenal Company Overview
Fastenal operates as a wholesaler and retailer of industrial and construction supplies.
Fastenal Mission, Vision & Values
Fastenal Mission Statement
growth through customer service
Fastenal Values
- Ambition
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Teamwork
| Headquarter | 2001 Theurer Blvd Winona, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.fastenal.com |
| Founding Date | 1967 |
| Tel | 5074538840 |
| Company Status | Public |
Fastenal Competitors
Fastenal competitors include MISUMI, Kaman Industrial Technologies, and Wurth USA. Fastenal ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Fastenal 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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Fastenal Employees
551 employees at Fastenal have reviewed Fastenal across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 551 Fastenal employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Fastenal are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Fastenal, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Fastenal are generally satisfied with their team. 551 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Fastenal are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Fastenal believe the environment at Fastenal is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Fastenal is comfortably fast. About 59% of the employees at Fastenal work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Fastenal 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
Fastenal employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Fastenal report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
78% of Fastenal employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Fastenal employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
40% of Fastenal employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Fastenal employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
70% of Fastenal employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Fastenal - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Fastenal is that the company was prepared on their first day. Fastenal 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.
Fastenal KPIs and OKRs
At Fastenal 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Fastenal's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Fastenal employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
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Fastenal CEO & Leadership
Fastenal CEO - Daniel Florness
74 /100
Daniel’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Rochester, MN. Fastenal’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Over 10 Years, employees in the Business Development department, and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees in the Customer Support department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees in the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Fastenal’s competitors, Daniel Florness ranks right above Kaman Industrial Technologies CEO Steven Smidler. Under Florness’s leadership, Fastenal employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Manager. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Fastenal could stand to see real improvement.
Fastenal Leadership
The Fastenal Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Daniel Florness, Executive Vice President- National Account Sales Teams Bill Drazkowski, and Executive Vice President of Operations Cory Jansen
Daniel Florness CEO / President
Daniel Florness serves as the CEO / President of Fastenal.
Bill Drazkowski Executive Vice President- National Account Sales Teams
Bill Drazkowski serves as the Executive Vice President- National Account Sales Teams of Fastenal.
Cory Jansen Executive Vice President of Operations
Cory Jansen serves as the Executive Vice President of Operations of Fastenal.
Brooke Mlsna Vice President Marketing
Brooke Mlsna serves as the Vice President Marketing of Fastenal.
Steve Berra Vice President of Sales-Global Accounts
Steve Berra serves as the Vice President of Sales-Global Accounts of Fastenal.
Kevin Fitzgerald Vice President Sales
Kevin Fitzgerald serves as the Vice President Sales of Fastenal.
Jeff Hicks Vice President Sales - FAST Solutions
Jeff Hicks serves as the Vice President Sales - FAST Solutions of Fastenal.
Dan Murphy VP Nat'l Sales ~ Western, US
Dan Murphy serves as the VP Nat'l Sales ~ Western, US of Fastenal.
Darryl D VP of Fastener Sales & Product Development
Darryl D serves as the VP of Fastener Sales & Product Development of Fastenal.
Fastenal Salaries
How much does Fastenal pay?
How much do people at Fastenal get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Fastenal is $128,986, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,389, or $57 per hour.
At Fastenal, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,218 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,003 annually. Average Fastenal salaries by department include: IT at $99,499, Admin at $60,767, Operations at $127,572, and Engineering at $135,438. Half of Fastenal salaries are above $119,389.
217 employees at Fastenal rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 659 ratings) while 213 employees at Fastenal rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 218 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Fastenal employees include job titles like Sales Engineer, Business Analyst, and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Fastenal employees.
Last updated 11 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $274k | $274k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
$128,986*
Average Compensation
$119,389*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Fastenal Salaries by City
Fastenal Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Fastenal
Diverse employees at Fastenal score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Fastenal in the Bottom 20% 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 Fastenal across various culture dimensions.
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Fastenal Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Fastenal PTO
Fastenal's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Fastenal's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Fastenal's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Fastenal Careers
Fastenal Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Fastenal applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
7
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (7 out of 7)
- 0% Denied ( out of 7)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 7)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 7)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Fastenal Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Fastenal on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 70% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 10% | |
All Industries | 10% | |
Operations | 10% |
Candidates By Location
Portland | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Cleves | 10% | |
Pittsburgh | 10% | |
Plymouth | 10% | |
Philadelphia | 10% | |
Other | 40% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Fastenal
What is Fastenal address?
Fastenal location is at 2001 Theurer Blvd
Who is the CEO of Fastenal?
Fastenal CEO is Daniel Florness, their score by employees is 74
What is Fastenal eNPS?
The eNPS for Fastenal is 1
What is the salary for Director of HR in Fastenal?
Director of HR average salary in the US is 185k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Fastenal?
The average salaries for Admin in Fastenal is 61k
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