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GHD Company Culture
GHD Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
GHD's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A-Diversity
BEnvironment
B-Leadership
C+Manager
C+GHD CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
Ashley Wright
76 /100
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Diversity at GHD
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies
B
Diverse employees at GHD have rated Executive Team, Perks And Benefits, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at GHD
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
C
Women at GHD have rated Manager, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
GHD 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
Recommend to a Friend?
29
GHD employees are 29% more likely to recommend GHD as a great place to work
| 57% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at GHD
Working at GHD is rated below average by 102 employees, across various culture dimensions. GHD employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting GHD’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at GHD was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GHD
C
Overall Company Culture at GHD is rated C
Last updated 10 days ago
Bottom
45%
GHD ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
GHD Employee Reviews
Out of 73 GHD employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GHD improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From GHD Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a natural conversation
- What makes you most happy at work?Fun projects and good manager
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Supportive manager and career opportunities
Constructive Feedback From GHD Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Collaboration and communication need to improve across the company.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Hearing out the needs of the employees and supporting them to get the results they keep asking for.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Workload is heavy. The number of additional responsibilities I have taken on is large but this is not reflected in compensation, nor does it appear to be valued.
GHD Company Information
GHD Company Overview
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies in water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation.
GHD Mission, Vision & Values
GHD Vision Statement
Together with our clients, we create lasting community benefit.
GHD Mission & Values
Today, GHD's connected global network operates across Australia, Asia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Together with our clients, we create lasting community benefit. Our people are united by the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity.
| Headquarter | 133 Castlereagh Street NSW 2000 Australia |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ghd.com |
| Founding Date | 1928 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.ghd.com/en/careers/careers.aspx |
| Social Sites |
GHD Competitors
GHD competitors include Jacobs, Arup, Stantec, and AECOM. GHD ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GHD 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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GHD Employees
102 employees at GHD have reviewed GHD across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 10 days ago.
Overall, the 102 GHD employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GHD are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at GHD, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GHD are generally satisfied with their team. 102 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at GHD are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GHD believe the environment at GHD is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GHD is comfortably fast. About 56% of the employees at GHD work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at GHD 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
GHD employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at GHD report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
76% of GHD employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
GHD employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
76% of GHD employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining GHD - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GHD is that the company was very prepared on their first day. GHD employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
GHD KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of GHD's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 GHD employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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GHD CEO & Leadership
GHD CEO - Ashley Wright
76 /100
Ashley’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. GHD’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, Caucasian employees, and Male employees. However, Female employees, employees in the Engineering department, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to GHD’s competitors, Ashley Wright ranks right above Arup CEO Alan Belfield. Under Wright’s leadership, GHD employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Leadership. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where GHD could stand to see real improvement.
GHD Leadership
The GHD Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Ashley Wright, Vice President Frank Edwards, and Vice President Ron Frehner
Ashley Wright CEO / President
Ashley Wright serves as the CEO / President of GHD.
Frank Edwards Vice President
Frank Edwards serves as the Vice President of GHD.
Ron Frehner Vice President
Ron Frehner serves as the Vice President of GHD Inc.. Ron started at GHD Inc. in Jan of 1992. Ron currently resides in... read more
Ken Malinowski Vice President/Principal
Ken Malinowski serves as the Vice President/Principal of GHD.
Fred Blickle VP
Fred Blickle serves as the VP of GHD.
Michael Staffileno serves as the VP of GHD.
Diversity & Inclusion at GHD
Diverse employees at GHD score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing GHD in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at GHD across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
GHD Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
GHD PTO
GHD's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. GHD's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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GHD Careers
GHD Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, GHD applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let GHD Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in GHD on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 33% | |
Engineering | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Clearwater | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Chicago | 33% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding GHD
What is GHD address?
GHD location is at 133 Castlereagh Street
Who is the CEO of GHD?
GHD CEO is Ashley Wright, their score by employees is 76
What is GHD eNPS?
The eNPS for GHD is 29
Who are GHD competitors?
GHD main competitors are Jacobs, Arup, Stantec, AECOM
What are the benefits at GHD?
GHD perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, 401K / Retirement Plan & Tuition Reimbursement
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