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General Cable Company Culture
General Cable Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.5/5
General Cable's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Happiness
A+Leadership
A-Meetings
A-Perks & Benefits
A-General Cable CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael McDonnell
68 /100
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Diversity at General Cable
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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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-30
General Cable employees are -30% more likely to recommend General Cable as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at General Cable
Working at General Cable is rated average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. General Cable employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Leadership categories, putting General Cable’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Cincinnati, OH. See below in detail how working at General Cable was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at General Cable
C+
Overall Company Culture at General Cable is rated C+
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General Cable ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGeneral Cable Employee Reviews
Out of 17 General Cable employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping General Cable improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From General Cable Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They take really good care of us and safety is key at our plant
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Well you don't know what you're doing and you ask somebody they don't hesitate to take their time and help you
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very poor leadership practices. Not enough appreciation of the employees' talents.
Constructive Feedback From General Cable Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?There is poor leadership within the team, especially because the workload is not distributed fairly.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Lack of support during projects. No hiring the right amount of people for the workload.
General Cable Company Information
General Cable Company Overview
General Cable develops, designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes copper, aluminum, and cable products.
General Cable Mission, Vision & Values
General Cable Mission Statement
Our Purpose is to work together to power and connect people’s lives, enabling society to flourish and progress. We do this reliably and safely through the high performance of our cables. We drive innovation to meet the changing and developing energy and communication needs of our communities today, tomorrow and into the future. By focusing on our strengths, building stronger connections between our people and with our customers, we can and will succeed.
General Cable Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the best performing wire and cable company in the industry. Relentlessly focus on the customer and innovate in the Utility, Communications, Industrial and Construction markets.
General Cable Values
- CARING
- SAFETY
- INTEGRITY
- CUSTOMER-DRIVEN
- ASPIRE TO THE EXTRAORDINARY
- TEAMWORK
| Headquarter | 4 Tesseneer Drive Newport, KY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.generalcable.com |
| Founding Date | 1927 |
| Tel | +1 859-572-8000 |
| Company Status | Public |
General Cable Competitors
General Cable competitors include Belden, Southwire Company, Coleman Cable, and Anixter. General Cable ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how General Cable compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
General Cable Employees
15 employees at General Cable have reviewed General Cable across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 15 General Cable employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at General Cable are pleased with their total compensation at General Cable, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at General Cable are pleased with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at General Cable are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at General Cable believe the environment at General Cable is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at General Cable is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at General Cable work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at General Cable are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining General Cable - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Cincinnati, OH about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Cincinnati, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% 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.
General Cable KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of General Cable's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 General Cable employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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General Cable CEO & Leadership
General Cable CEO - Michael McDonnell
68 /100
Michael’s approval rate is just above average, putting Michael in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Cincinnati, OH. Michael McDonnell is well regarded by employees for the Compensation General Cable offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Michael is most liked by Male employees. When compared to General Cable’s competitors, Michael McDonnell ranks just above Anixter’s CEO Robert Eck. With Michael’s leadership, General Cable employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Michael was rated slightly below average for Outlook.
General Cable Leadership
The General Cable Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Michael McDonnell, VP, Sales Mike Stearley, and Vice President - Manufacturing & Process Technology Richard Baker
Michael McDonnell CEO / President
Michael McDonnell serves as the CEO / President of General Cable.
Mike Stearley VP, Sales
Mike Stearley serves as the VP, Sales of General Cable Corporation. Mike started at General Cable Corporation in June of... read more
Richard Baker Vice President - Manufacturing & Process Technology
Richard Baker serves as the Vice President - Manufacturing & Process Technology of General Cable Corporation. Richard... read more
Vicky Drouant Area Vice President, Communications Sales
Vicky Drouant serves as the Area Vice President, Communications Sales of General Cable Corporation. Vicky started at... read more
Paulo Gabrielli VP Manufacturing & Engineering
Paulo Gabrielli serves as the VP Manufacturing & Engineering of General Cable.
Garry Pazdzior Area Vice President Communication Distribution Sales
Garry Pazdzior serves as the Area Vice President Communication Distribution Sales of General Cable Corporation. Garry... read more
Suresh Jairam Vice President & CFO, Latin America
Suresh Jairam serves as the Vice President & CFO, Latin America of General Cable Corporation. Suresh started at General... read more
Brian Robinson EVP, CFO & Treasurer
Brian Robinson serves as the EVP, CFO & Treasurer of General Cable.
Scott Brown Vice President of Technology/Global Communications
Scott Brown serves as the Vice President of Technology/Global Communications of General Cable Corporation. Scott started... read more
General Cable Salaries
How much does General Cable pay?
How much do people at General Cable get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at General Cable is $133,814, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,151, or $64 per hour.
At General Cable, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $225,634 annually and the lowest is a Business Analyst at $44,759 annually. Average General Cable salaries by department include: Admin at $62,567, Operations at $155,101, Marketing at $132,086, and Legal at $158,807. Half of General Cable salaries are above $135,151.
7 employees at General Cable rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at General Cable rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Salaries contributed from General Cable employees include job titles like Director of Product. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from General Cable employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $134k | $134k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $297k | $297k | 100th Percentile |
$133,814*
Average Compensation
$135,151*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
General Cable Salaries by City
General Cable Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at General Cable
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at General Cable across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
General Cable Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
General Cable PTO
General Cable's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. General Cable's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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General Cable Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, General Cable applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 80% Granted (4 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 20% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding General Cable
What is General Cable address?
General Cable location is at 4 Tesseneer Drive
Who is the CEO of General Cable?
General Cable CEO is Michael McDonnell, their score by employees is 68
What is General Cable eNPS?
The eNPS for General Cable is -30
What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in General Cable?
Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 155k
What are the salaries in the Product in General Cable?
The average salaries for Product in General Cable is 153k
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