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GameStop Company Culture
GameStop Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
GameStop's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Gender
CDiversity
CProfessional Development
CTeam
CGameStop CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
George Sherman
55 /100
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Diversity at GameStop
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at GameStop have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at GameStop
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at GameStop have rated Team, Meetings, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
GameStop 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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-35
GameStop employees are -35% more likely to recommend GameStop as a great place to work
| 23% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at GameStop
Working at GameStop is rated below average by 325 employees, across various culture dimensions. GameStop employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting GameStop’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at GameStop was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GameStop
D
Overall Company Culture at GameStop is rated D
Last updated 12 days ago
Bottom
20%
GameStop ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
GameStop Employee Reviews
Out of 297 GameStop employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GameStop improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 63% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 37% |
Positive Reviews From GameStop Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The new inventory & consules i see on average shift
- What are some of the best things about your team?Some work harder than the manager
- What did you like most about the interview process?I got to actually be myself
Constructive Feedback From GameStop Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They cut most benefits and raises don't happen, if they do it is literally crumbs you won't notice.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better pay, incentives to push for pro signups/ warranties
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?bro im only here to talk about how badly employees are getting treated here
GameStop Company Information
GameStop Company Overview
GameStop is a video games and entertainment software retailer operating thousands of retail stores worldwide.
GameStop Mission, Vision & Values
GameStop Mission Statement
GameStop is committed to delivering innovation to consumers anywhere, anytime and any way they want it. Whether looking for new or pre-owned, digital or physical video game titles, the latest in video game hardware or accessories or consumer electronics, gaming and technology enthusiasts are invited to discover and enjoy their favorite products in one of GameStop's welcoming retail environments.
GameStop Values
- We are passionate
- We are empowered
- We are responsible
| Headquarter | Grapevine, TX 76051 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | gamestop.com |
| Founding Date | 1984 |
| Tel | (817)424-2000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GME |
GameStop Competitors
GameStop competitors include EB Games, Electronic Arts (EA), and Ubisoft. GameStop ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GameStop 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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GameStop Employees
325 employees at GameStop have reviewed GameStop across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 12 days ago.
Overall, the 325 GameStop employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GameStop are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at GameStop, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GameStop are generally satisfied with their team. 325 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at GameStop are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GameStop believe the environment at GameStop is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GameStop is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at GameStop work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at GameStop are dissatisfied, 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
GameStop employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at GameStop report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at GameStop have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
78% of GameStop employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
GameStop employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
30% of GameStop employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
GameStop employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
56% of GameStop employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining GameStop - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GameStop is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. GameStop employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.
GameStop KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of GameStop's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 17 GameStop employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.
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GameStop CEO & Leadership
GameStop CEO - George Sherman
55 /100
GameStop’s CEO George Sherman started in this role in 2019. George’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting George in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. George Sherman’s employees rank GameStop in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 40% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 40% for Team. Sherman is generally unpopular with GameStop employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and by Caucasian employees and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees in the Business Development department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to GameStop’s competitors, George Sherman ranks below both Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot and EB Games CEO J Raines.
GameStop Leadership
The GameStop Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO George Sherman, VP of Sales & Ops / [email protected] Steve Ramsey, and CFO - Technology Brands Division: Spring Mobile & Simply Mac Rex Anderson
George Sherman CEO / President
George Sherman serves as the CEO / President of GameStop.
Steve Ramsey VP of Sales & Ops / [email protected]
Steve Ramsey serves as the VP of Sales & Ops / [email protected] for GAMESPlus (a new Co. like Gamestop). Steve... read more
Rex Anderson CFO - Technology Brands Division: Spring Mobile & Simply Mac
Rex Anderson serves as the CFO - Technology Brands Division: Spring Mobile & Simply Mac of GameStop. Rex started at... read more
Frank Hamlin SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Frank Hamlin serves as the SVP, Chief Marketing Officer of GameStop. Frank started at GameStop in Aug of 2018. Frank... read more
Kevin Weimerskirch Sr. VP International Technology & Support
Kevin Weimerskirch serves as the Sr. VP International Technology & Support of GameStop. Kevin started at GameStop in Jan... read more
Marc Summey Senior Vice President Real Estate and Development
Marc Summey serves as the Senior Vice President Real Estate and Development of GameStop. Marc started at GameStop in Apr... read more
Bruce Kulp Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Refurbishment
Bruce Kulp serves as the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain and Refurbishment of GameStop. Bruce started at GameStop in... read more
Andrew Thiesing Vice President of DC Operations
Andrew Thiesing serves as the Vice President of DC Operations of GameStop. Andrew started at GameStop in Mar of 2018.... read more
GameStop Salaries
How much does GameStop pay?
How much do people at GameStop get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GameStop is $124,984, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,341, or $54 per hour.
At GameStop, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $246,559 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $30,000 annually. Average GameStop salaries by department include: Legal at $127,676, Engineering at $123,765, Customer Support at $130,677, and Business Development at $190,753. Half of GameStop salaries are above $114,341.
193 employees at GameStop rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 596 ratings) while 186 employees at GameStop rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 197 ratings).
Salaries contributed from GameStop employees include job titles like Sales Engineer, Technical Writer, Accountant, and Sales Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from GameStop employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $50k | $50k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $303k | $303k | 100th Percentile |
$124,984*
Average Compensation
$114,341*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
GameStop Salaries by City
GameStop Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at GameStop
Diverse employees at GameStop score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing GameStop in the Bottom 40% 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 GameStop across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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GameStop Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
GameStop PTO
GameStop's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is GameStop's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. GameStop's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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GameStop Careers
GameStop Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, GameStop applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 88% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
8
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 88% Granted (7 out of 8)
- 0% Denied ( out of 8)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
- 13% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 8)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let GameStop Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in GameStop on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 20% | |
Product | 10% | |
Sales | 10% | |
IT | 10% | |
Other | 30% |
Candidates By Location
Dallas | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Plano | 20% | |
Austin | 10% | |
Vansant | 10% | |
Grapevine | 10% | |
Other | 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding GameStop
Who is the CEO of GameStop?
GameStop CEO is George Sherman, their score by employees is 55
What is GameStop eNPS?
The eNPS for GameStop is -35
What is the salary for Content Strategist in GameStop?
Content Strategist average salary in the US is 99k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in GameStop?
The average salaries for Customer Support in GameStop is 131k
Who are GameStop competitors?
GameStop main competitors are EB Games, Electronic Arts (EA), Ubisoft
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