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Gap Inc. Claimed Company

Gap Inc., a house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet. Gap Inc. products are available worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2023 net sales were $14.9 billion. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman,?regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials. read more

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Joining Gap Inc. - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Gap Inc. is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Gap Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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	62%
No	38%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	38%
Prepared	25%
Somewhat Prepared	11%
Unprepared	13%
Very Unprepared	13%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

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 Gap Inc. are rated a C. At Gap Inc. most employees said they received feedback once a month or every week. 63% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Gap Inc..

Answer	Percent
Every week	26%
Once a month	26%
Once a quarter	17%
Once a year	9%
Never	22%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	14%
No	86%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

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! 43% of men and 40% of women at Gap Inc. said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Gap Inc. employees earn $148,098. Gap Inc. ranks in the Bottom 20% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at Gap Inc..

Average Salaries at Gap Inc. by Department

$161k*

Engineering

$187k*

Product

$137k*

Design

$137k*

Marketing

$108k*

Operations

$86k*

Admin

$150k*

Business Dev

$116k*

Finance

$234k*

Communications

$110k*

Customer Support

$131k*

$123k*

$145k*

Legal

$167k*

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 Gap Inc., get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Gap Inc. the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Gap Inc., many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	15%
Comp & Benefits	23%
Co-Workers	15%
Comfort & Familiarity	32%
Career Advancement Opportunities	15%

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

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	30%
1 hour	30%
45 minutes	10%
30 minutes	10%
I eat at my desk	20%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	5%
Once a week	30%
Once a month	25%
Once a quarter	10%
Never	30%

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

Professional Development

Gap Inc. ranks in the Bottom 20% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 44% of employees feel as though Gap Inc. is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 32% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Gap Inc..

Answer	Percent
Yes	32%
No	68%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

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

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