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Glossier Company Culture
Glossier Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Glossier's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C-Office Culture
C-Perks & Benefits
C-Outlook
C-eNPS
C-Glossier CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Emily Weiss
66 /100
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Diversity at Glossier
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Glossier have rated Outlook, Environment, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Glossier
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Glossier have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Glossier 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?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-9
Glossier employees are -9% more likely to recommend Glossier as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Glossier
Working at Glossier is rated below average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. Glossier employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Glossier’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Glossier was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Glossier
D+
Overall Company Culture at Glossier is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
Glossier ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGlossier Employee Reviews
Out of 37 Glossier employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Glossier improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From Glossier Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It is inclusive, open and equality focused
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Great people to work with with the same goals. No "back stabbing" mentality.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Very supportive and great experience. They give constructive feedback and want to see you grow.
Constructive Feedback From Glossier Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Truly being "fair and consistent" across the board, empathy, planning and strategy, diversity, supporting their leadership team while actually holding their retail employees accountable
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The commitment required to the role in the current economy leaves me with little financial freedom. I have faith that Glossier's performance based pay review will help with this.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?There is no clear road for promotion or raises, it is not talked about or even mentioned.
Glossier Company Information
Glossier Company Overview
Glossier is the beauty brand you want to be friends with. It is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that leverages content and community to power a superior shopping experience.
Glossier Mission, Vision & Values
Glossier Mission Statement
Our mission is to give voice through beauty, and our team is proud to work at Glossier to help democratize an industry that has forever been top-down.
Glossier Values
- Inclusive
- Devoted to the Customer
- Curious
- Courageous
- Discerning
| Headquarter | New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.glossier.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | (212) 256-0781 |
| Company Status | Private |
Glossier Competitors
Glossier competitors include SEPHORA, milk, and Aveda. Glossier ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Glossier compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Glossier employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Glossier report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
73% of Glossier employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Glossier employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
57% of Glossier employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Glossier Employees
30 employees at Glossier have reviewed Glossier 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 30 Glossier employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Glossier are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Glossier, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Glossier are not very pleased with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Glossier are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Glossier believe the environment at Glossier is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Glossier is extremely fast. About 57% of the employees at Glossier work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Glossier are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Glossier - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Glossier is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Glossier 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.
Glossier KPIs and OKRs
At Glossier 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Glossier's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Glossier employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Glossier CEO & Leadership
Glossier CEO - Emily Weiss
66 /100
Emily’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Emily in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Emily Weiss’s employees rank Glossier in the Bottom 35% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 35% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Glossier’s competitors, Emily Weiss ranks below both milk CEO R S Sodhi and SEPHORA CEO Jean-Andre Rougeot.
Glossier Leadership
The Glossier Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Emily Weiss, CTO Bryan Mahoney, and VP, Product Operations Lindsay Smith
Emily Weiss CEO / President
Emily Weiss serves as the CEO / President of Glossier.
Bryan Mahoney CTO
Bryan Mahoney serves as the CTO of Glossier. Bryan started at Glossier in February of 2017. Bryan currently resides in... read more
Lindsay Smith VP, Product Operations
Lindsay Smith serves as the VP, Product Operations of Glossier. Lindsay started at Glossier in July of 2017. Lindsay... read more
Christopher Wright VP of Engineering
Christopher Wright serves as the VP of Engineering of Glossier. Christopher started at Glossier in December of 2017.... read more
Alexandra Weiss SVP of Marketing
Alexandra Weiss serves as the SVP of Marketing of Glossier. Alexandra started at Glossier in June of 2015. Alexandra... read more
Stephanie Chang Executive Director, Performance Marketing
Stephanie Chang serves as the Executive Director, Performance Marketing of Glossier. Stephanie started at Glossier in... read more
Jessica White Executive Director of New Business
Jessica White serves as the Executive Director of New Business of Glossier. Jessica started at Glossier in August of... read more
Roya Weiner Executive Director, Influencer Marketing and Talent
Roya Weiner serves as the Executive Director, Influencer Marketing and Talent of Glossier. Roya started at Glossier in... read more
Pooja Patel Director, Legal Affairs
Pooja Patel serves as the Director, Legal Affairs of Glossier. Pooja started at Glossier in December of 2018. Pooja... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at Glossier
Diverse employees at Glossier score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Glossier in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Glossier across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Glossier PTO
Glossier's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Glossier's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Glossier Careers
Glossier Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Glossier 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 Glossier Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Glossier on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 11% | |
Design | 11% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
Austin | 11% | |
Des Moines | 11% | |
Westport | 11% | |
Buffalo | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Glossier
Who is the CEO of Glossier?
Glossier CEO is Emily Weiss, their score by employees is 66
What is Glossier eNPS?
The eNPS for Glossier is -9
Who are Glossier competitors?
Glossier main competitors are SEPHORA, milk, Aveda
Who is Glossier leadership?
Bryan Mahoney, Lindsay Smith & Christopher Wright are part of Glossier leadership, Emily Weiss is the CEO
Does Glossier allow employees to work from home?
20% of the employees of Glossier report that they work fully remote
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