GNC Culture | Comparably
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"GNC focuses on the retail sale of health and nutrition related products including vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, diet and energy products." read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
189
TOTAL
RATINGS
2016

GNC Company Culture

GNC Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
GNC's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

GNC CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Josh Burris GNC's CEO
Josh Burris
50 /100

Diversity at GNC

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-

Diverse employees at GNC have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Women at GNC

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Women at GNC have rated Environment, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

GNC 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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-40

GNC employees are -40% more likely to recommend GNC as a great place to work

23%Promoters
14%Passives
63%Detractors

Working at GNC

Working at GNC is rated below average by 189 employees, across various culture dimensions. GNC employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting GNC’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. See below in detail how working at GNC was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at GNC

D-

Overall Company Culture at GNC is rated D-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
10%

GNC ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ 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 189 Employees

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Operations
61
Operations61
Marketing
54
Marketing54
Sales
51
Sales51
Product
37
Product37

GNC Employee Reviews

Out of 286 GNC employee reviews, 46% were positive. The remaining 54% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GNC improve their work culture.

46%
54%
Positive Reviews46%
Constructive Feedback54%

Positive Reviews From GNC Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Their grades they work with me a whole lot
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    I don't know I just need help finding my check stubs
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Helpful people great communication thank you

Constructive Feedback From GNC Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Stop stealing from the customer
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    They don't pay you the money owed
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    The push numbers at all cost even if it means selling people without much money things they don't need without actually caring about their health

GNC Company Information

GNC Company Overview

"GNC focuses on the retail sale of health and nutrition related products including vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, diet and energy products."

GNC Mission, Vision & Values

GNC Mission & Values

To continue to be the leading provider of products, services and information in the self-care and personal health enhancement market. To provide a shopping experience that exceeds our customers' expectations.

GNC Vision Statement

The vision of the GNC is to safeguard and improve the nutritional status of emergency affected populations by ensuring an appropriate response that is predictable, timely and effective and at scale.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at GNC

GNC proudly supports the community by partnering with civic-minded groups and philanthropic efforts at both the national and local levels. In addition to providing monetary support for various non-profit events and fundraisers, GNC also makes product donations to various organizations and groups and runs an annual fundraiser through its charitable arm, the GNC Live Well Foundation.

HeadquarterHopper Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States of America
Websitewww.gnc.com/
Founding Date1935
Company StatusPrivate
Social Sites
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GNC Employees

189 employees at GNC have reviewed GNC 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 189 GNC employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at GNC are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at GNC, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at GNC are not very pleased with their team. 189 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at GNC are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at GNC believe the environment at GNC is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GNC is moderate. About 69% of the employees at GNC work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at GNC are dissatisfied, 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
GNC employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at GNC report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
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On a typical day, employees at GNC have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
68% of GNC employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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GNC employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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50% of GNC employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
GNC employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
54% of GNC employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining GNC - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GNC is that the company was prepared on their first day. GNC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 67% 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.

GNC KPIs and OKRs

At GNC 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of GNC's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 GNC employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

GNC CEO & Leadership

GNC CEO - Josh Burris

Josh Burris GNC's CEO
50 /100

GNC’s CEO Josh Burris started in this role in 2021. Josh’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Josh in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. Josh Burris’s employees rank GNC in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 25% for Environment, and in the Bottom 25% for Manager. Burris is generally unpopular with GNC employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Product department, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to GNC’s competitors, Josh Burris ranks below both Vitamin Shoppe CEO Colin Watts and Vitacost CEO Jeffrey Horowitz.

GNC Leadership

The GNC Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Josh Burris, Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Supply Chain Eddie Burt, and Senior Vice President, International Carl Seletz

  • Josh Burris  CEO / President

    Josh Burris CEO / President

    Named the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the GNC Live Well Foundation in October 2020, Burris was first hired... read more

  • Eddie Burt Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Supply Chain

    Eddie Burt serves as the Executive Vice President, Merchandising and Supply Chain of GNC. Eddie started at GNC in Jan of... read more

  • Carl Seletz Senior Vice President, International

    Carl Seletz serves as the Senior Vice President, International of GNC. Carl started at GNC in Jan of 2013. Carl... read more

  • Guru Ramanathan Senior Vice President

    Guru Ramanathan serves as the Senior Vice President of GNC. Guru started at GNC in Apr of 2007. Guru currently resides... read more

  • Susan Trimbo Sr. VP Scientific Affairs

    Susan Trimbo serves as the Sr. VP Scientific Affairs of GNC.

  • Ron Hallock Senior Vice President

    Ron Hallock serves as the Senior Vice President of GNC.

  • Joe Gorman Executive Vice President Of Operations

    Joe Gorman serves as the Executive Vice President Of Operations of GNC.

  • Mark Kirby Vice President Of Store Operations

    Mark Kirby serves as the Vice President Of Store Operations of GNC. Mark started at GNC in May of 2017. Mark currently... read more

  • Nate Frazier Vice President; Franchise Development & Store Operations

    Nate Frazier serves as the Vice President; Franchise Development & Store Operations of GNC. Nate started at GNC in Jun... read more

GNC Salaries

How much does GNC pay?

How much do people at GNC get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GNC is $132,183, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,992, or $62 per hour.

At GNC, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $227,194 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,445 annually. Average GNC salaries by department include: Admin at $62,709, Design at $119,434, Product at $179,613, and Business Development at $158,135. Half of GNC salaries are above $130,992.

99 employees at GNC rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 313 ratings) while 99 employees at GNC rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 107 ratings).

Salaries contributed from GNC employees include job titles like Director of IT and Sales Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from GNC employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$73k
$73k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$102k
$102k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$124k
$124k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$183k
$183k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$239k
$239k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$268k
$268k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$299k
$299k100th Percentile
$132,183*
Average Compensation
$130,992*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

GNC Salaries by City

GNC Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at GNC

Diverse employees at GNC score the company 51/100 across various culture categories, placing GNC in the Bottom 10% 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 GNC across various culture dimensions.

We define diversity as the unique combination of various dimensions that makes each of us different from and similar to others. Those dimensions can include — but are not be limited to — age, gender, ethnic heritage, race, physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, values, religion/spiritual practice, income, family status, education, and geographic location.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 74/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Men 49/100
Department - Sales
Diverse Employees 53/100
Department - Sales

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 40/100
Department - Product
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

GNC Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

GNC PTO

GNC's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is GNC's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. GNC's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time17%
Vacation Policy33%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo14%
$1000 -$1500/mo14%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo72%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding GNC

What is GNC address?

GNC location is at Hopper Pl

Who is the CEO of GNC?

GNC CEO is Josh Burris, their score by employees is 50

What is GNC eNPS?

The eNPS for GNC is -40

What is the salary for Email Marketer in GNC?

Email Marketer average salary in the US is 77k

What are the salaries in the Business Development in GNC?

The average salaries for Business Development in GNC is 158k

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