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Home to Innovation Ford is a place where skilled and motivated teams create inspired products that actually make a better world. If that sounds extraordinary to you, then you may have just reached the end of your career search. By choice, Ford is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. Why Work at Ford? Our leaders at Ford recognize their responsibility to create a company culture that not only attracts top talent from around the world but also provides a working environment where our current employees remain engaged and motivated. At Ford, employees are encouraged to develop their skills and capabilities through on-the-job experiences, mentoring, coaching, project work and training. And as a global company, Ford offers learning opportunities and experiences that span multiple countries and cultures. read more

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Joining Ford Motor Company - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ford Motor Company is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Ford Motor Company employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 63% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	28%
Prepared	17%
Somewhat Prepared	33%
Unprepared	11%
Very Unprepared	11%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Ford Motor Company are rated a C+. At Ford Motor Company most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or every week. 74% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Ford Motor Company.

Answer	Percent
Every week	23%
Once a month	19%
Once a quarter	23%
Once a year	18%
Never	17%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	17%
No	83%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 33% of men and 33% of women at Ford Motor Company said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Ford Motor Company employees earn $126,861. Ford Motor Company ranks in the Top 25% for compensation in Warren, MI. Learn More about Salaries at Ford Motor Company.

Average Salaries at Ford Motor Company by Department

$135k*

Engineering

$201k*

Product

$134k*

Design

$138k*

Marketing

$129k*

Operations

$51k*

Admin

$158k*

Business Dev

$90k*

Finance

$233k*

Communications

$72k*

Customer Support

$142k*

$80k*

$126k*

Legal

$147k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Ford Motor Company, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Ford Motor Company the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Ford Motor Company, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	9%
Comp & Benefits	39%
Co-Workers	9%
Comfort & Familiarity	35%
Career Advancement Opportunities	8%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	16%
1 hour	26%
45 minutes	16%
30 minutes	16%
I eat at my desk	26%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	12%
Once a week	26%
Once a month	15%
Once a quarter	18%
Never	29%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Ford Motor Company ranks in the Bottom 40% of companies for professional development in Warren, MI. 53% of employees feel as though Ford Motor Company is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 36% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Ford Motor Company.

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	53%
No	47%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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