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General Motors Company Culture
General Motors Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.5/5
General Motors' Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
BCEO Rating
BPerks & Benefits
BHappiness
B-Diversity
C+General Motors CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mary Barra
72 /100
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Diversity at General Motors
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at General Motors have rated CEO Rating, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at General Motors
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at General Motors have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
General Motors 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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
4
General Motors employees are 4% more likely to recommend General Motors as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 37% | Detractors |
Working at General Motors
Working at General Motors is rated average by 1074 employees, across various culture dimensions. General Motors employees are most satisfied about Compensation, CEO Rating, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting General Motors’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Warren, MI. See below in detail how working at General Motors was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at General Motors
C+
Overall Company Culture at General Motors is rated C+
Last updated 2 days ago
Top
50%
General Motors ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
General Motors Employee Reviews
Out of 1197 General Motors employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping General Motors improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From General Motors Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Insurance, health and dental are very good.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Knowledgeable interviewers, after initial phone and chat
- What makes you most happy at work?Most coworkers are fun to work with
Constructive Feedback From General Motors Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Roles should be aligned with the job description.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Company disrespects contingent workforce and does not recognize their contributions
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Gm, ceo, and others are destroying company, what the world valued it for like body styles and parts that had the best with good wage and time with family, created an area for people rid the worrys and think of better creative ways. And fast ways. Like tools for job and maint expanding ideas
General Motors Company Information
General Motors Company Overview
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General Motors was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Mary Barra. Since its inception 17 years ago, General Motors has grown to 155000 employees.
General Motors Mission, Vision & Values
General Motors Mission Statement
Together, we want to make electric vehicles for everyone and safely push transportation beyond our wildest imaginations.
General Motors Vision Statement
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
General Motors Values
- Customers
- Excellence
- Relationships
- Seek Truth
| Headquarter | 300 Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48265 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gm.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | (313)556-5000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GM |
| Jobs | careers.gm.com/ |
| Social Sites |
General Motors Competitors
General Motors competitors include Toyota, Tesla, Chrysler, and Honda. General Motors ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how General Motors 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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General Motors Employees
General Motors has 155000 employees. 1074 employees at General Motors have reviewed General Motors across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 1074 General Motors employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at General Motors are generally satisfied with their total compensation at General Motors, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at General Motors are generally satisfied with their team. 1074 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at General Motors are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at General Motors believe the environment at General Motors is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at General Motors is comfortably fast. About 58% of the employees at General Motors work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at General Motors are generally happy, 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
General Motors employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at General Motors report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at General Motors have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
79% of General Motors employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
General Motors employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
68% of General Motors employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
General Motors employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
61% of General Motors employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining General Motors - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining General Motors is that the company was very prepared on their first day. General Motors employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 62% 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 Motors KPIs and OKRs
At General Motors 54% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of General Motors' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 63 General Motors employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 40 have said yes.
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General Motors CEO & Leadership
72 /100
General Motors CEO Awards and Recognitions
Mary’s approval rate is just above average, putting Mary in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Warren, MI. Mary Barra is well regarded by employees for the Compensation General Motors offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Mary is most liked by employees in the Business Development department and employees in the IT department. However, employees in the Marketing department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to General Motors’s competitors, Mary Barra ranks just above Honda’s CEO Takahiro Hachigo. With Mary’s leadership, General Motors employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Mary was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
General Motors Leadership
The General Motors Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Mary Barra, Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain Mark L. Reuss, and President Daniel L. Ammann
Mary Barra CEO / President
Ms. Mary T. Barra serves as the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors of Canada Limited. Ms. Barra has been the... read more
Mark L. Reuss Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain
Mr. Mark L. Reuss has been an Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain at... read more
Daniel L. Ammann President
Mr. Daniel Ammann has been a Director of General Motors Financial Company, Inc. since October 2010. Mr. Ammann was... read more
Alan S. Batey Executive Vice President and President of North America
Mr. Alan Batey has been an Executive Vice President and President of North America at General Motors Company since... read more
Jose D. Tomas Senior VP & GM of Global Human Resources
Mr. Jose D. Tomas has been the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Global Human Resources of General Motors... read more
Ian Nicholls President of Southeast Asia
Mr. Ian Nicholls has been the President of Southeast Asia of General Motors Company since September 1, 2017. Mr.... read more
Stefan Jacoby Executive VP of Consolidated International Operations & President of GM International
Mr. Stefan Jacoby has been an Executive Vice President of Consolidated International Operations at General Motors... read more
Jon J. Lauckner Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Global R&D
Mr. Jon J. Lauckner has been the President of General Motors Ventures, LLC since July 1, 2010. Mr. Lauckner leads a team... read more
Thomas S. Timko VP of Global Business Solutions & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Thomas S. Timko, also known as Tom, has been Vice President of Global Business Services at General Motors Company... read more
General Motors Salaries
How much does General Motors pay?
How much do people at General Motors get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at General Motors is $134,258, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,332, or $65 per hour.
At General Motors, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,167 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,693 annually. Average General Motors salaries by department include: Design at $134,597, Operations at $147,978, HR at $143,128, and Communications at $237,050. Half of General Motors salaries are above $135,332.
571 employees at General Motors rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1814 ratings) while 553 employees at General Motors rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 611 ratings).
Salaries contributed from General Motors employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Senior Developer, Developer, and Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 80 salary records from General Motors employees.
Last updated 3 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $135k | $135k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $190k | $190k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
$134,258*
Average Compensation
$135,332*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
General Motors Salaries by City
General Motors Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at General Motors
Diverse employees at General Motors score the company 66/100 across various culture categories, placing General Motors in the Top 50% 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 General Motors across various culture dimensions.
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General Motors Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
General Motors PTO
General Motors' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 84% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is General Motors' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 31% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. General Motors' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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General Motors Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, General Motors applied for 502 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved, 3% certified-withdrawn, 3% withdrawn, and 1% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at General Motors unveil that 15 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 13 were withdrawn by General Motors after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
General Motors has a total of 155000 employees
502
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 93% Granted (468 out of 502)
- 1% Denied (6 out of 502)
- 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (15 out of 502)
- 3% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (13 out of 502)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in General Motors on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 37% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 14% | |
IT | 10% | |
Sales | 6% | |
Design | 5% | |
Other | 28% |
Candidates By Location
Detroit | 6% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 4% | |
Austin | 4% | |
Los Angeles | 3% | |
New York City | 2% | |
Other | 81% |
General Motors Internship Program
Acquiring a position in General Motors' Internship Program is generally somewhat difficult. Why intern at General Motors? Employees are happy at General Motors and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. General Motors employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 66% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at General Motors?
Engineering
Operations
IT
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult57%
Not Difficult29%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships14%
Answered by 7 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult11%
Somewhat Difficult38%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult13%
Does Not Offer Internships13%
Answered by 8 Operations Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult40%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult20%
Does Not Offer Internships20%
Answered by 5 IT Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding General Motors
What is General Motors address?
General Motors location is at 300 Renaissance Center
Who is the CEO of General Motors?
General Motors CEO is Mary Barra, their score by employees is 72
What is General Motors eNPS?
The eNPS for General Motors is 4
What is General Motors revenue?
General Motors revenue is $122B
What is the salary for Event Planner in General Motors?
Event Planner average salary in the US is 95k
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