GEA Group Claimed Company

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 124

TOTAL RATINGS: 1122

CEO: Stefan Klebert

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Joining GEA Group - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GEA Group is that the company was unprepared on their first day. GEA Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% 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	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	50%
Very Unprepared	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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 GEA Group are rated a C. At GEA Group most employees said they received feedback once a year or once a month. 50% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at GEA Group.

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	60%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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! 50% of employees at GEA Group said they negotiated their salaries. On average, GEA Group employees earn $134,016. GEA Group ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in San Antonio, TX. Learn More about Salaries at GEA Group.

Average Salaries at GEA Group by Department

$142k*

Engineering

$162k*

Product

$121k*

Design

$133k*

Marketing

$113k*

Operations

$49k*

Admin

$159k*

Business Dev

$92k*

Finance

$231k*

Communications

$158k*

Customer Support

$124k*

$101k*

$162k*

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

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	67%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	33%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

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

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	50%
I eat at my desk	50%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	25%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	25%
Once a quarter	50%
Never	0%

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

Professional Development

GEA Group ranks in the Bottom 20% of companies for professional development in San Antonio, TX. 25% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at GEA Group.