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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
97
TOTAL
RATINGS
865

GHD Company Culture

GHD Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.4/5
GHD's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

GHD CEO

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
Ashley Wright GHD's CEO
Ashley Wright
76 /100

Diversity at GHD

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies
B

Diverse employees at GHD have rated Executive Team, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at GHD

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
C

Women at GHD have rated Leadership, Work Culture, and CEO Rating 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?

30

GHD employees are 30% more likely to recommend GHD as a great place to work

57%Promoters
16%Passives
27%Detractors

Working at GHD

Working at GHD is rated below average by 97 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 months ago

Bottom
45%

GHD ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 97 Employees

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Engineering
63
Engineering63

GHD Employee Reviews

Out of 69 GHD employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GHD improve their work culture.

74%
26%
Positive Reviews74%
Constructive Feedback26%

Positive Reviews From GHD Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Better health care options to choose from
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They seam to get along
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Making a difference when it comes to environmental protection.

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.

Headquarter133 Castlereagh Street
NSW 2000
Australia
Websitewww.ghd.com
Founding Date1928
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.ghd.com/en/careers/careers.aspx
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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.

  1. #1
    Jacobs' Logo
    Jacobs
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    Arup's Logo
    Arup
    4.2/5
  3. #3
    Stantec's Logo
    Stantec
    4.1/5
  4. #4
    GHD's Logo
    GHD
    3.4/5
  5. #5
    AECOM's Logo
    AECOM
    2.9/5
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GHD Employees

97 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 months ago.

Overall, the 97 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 not very pleased 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. 97 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 55% 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.

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes80%
No20%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

GHD CEO & Leadership

GHD CEO - Ashley Wright

Ashley Wright GHD's CEO
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 Caucasian employees, Male employees, and Asian or Pacific Islander 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 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 VP

    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

Women N/A/100
Men 69/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

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 $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo34%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo33%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

GHD Careers

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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
  • 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 30

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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