GKN Driveline is unmatched in its ability to industrialise. We develop processes that leverage new materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, taking innovations from the tech centre to the production line, globally. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 45

TOTAL RATINGS: 372

CEO: Phil Swash

Joining GKN Driveline - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GKN Driveline is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. GKN Driveline employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	100%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

At GKN Driveline most employees said they received feedback once a month or every week. Learn More about your managers at GKN Driveline.

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	34%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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! 100% of employees at GKN Driveline said they negotiated their salaries. On average, GKN Driveline employees earn $114,136. Learn More about Salaries at GKN Driveline.

Average Salaries at GKN Driveline by Department

$123k*

Engineering

$139k*

Product

$91k*

Design

$163k*

Marketing

$92k*

Operations

$54k*

Admin

$125k*

Business Dev

$75k*

Finance

$58k*

Customer Support

$91k*

$95k*

$267k*

Legal

$216k*

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 GKN Driveline, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At GKN Driveline the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at GKN Driveline, many employees say it’s because of the company mission.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	50%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	50%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

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

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

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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

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

Professional Development

50% of employees feel as though GKN Driveline is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 50% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at GKN Driveline.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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