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We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of American’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members dedicated to improving the lives of people and their pets, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 9883

CEO: Mark Clemens

Joining Golden Hippo - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Golden Hippo is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Golden Hippo employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 89% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	34%
Prepared	11%
Somewhat Prepared	22%
Unprepared	22%
Very Unprepared	11%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	89%
No	11%

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

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Golden Hippo are rated an A+. At Golden Hippo most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 83% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Golden Hippo.

Answer	Percent
Every week	48%
Once a month	28%
Once a quarter	16%
Once a year	5%
Never	3%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

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! 50% of men and 67% of women at Golden Hippo said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Golden Hippo employees earn $60,000. Golden Hippo ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in Los Angeles. Learn More about Salaries at Golden Hippo.

Average Salaries at Golden Hippo by Department

$255k*

Product

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

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	10%
Comp & Benefits	50%
Co-Workers	10%
Comfort & Familiarity	20%
Career Advancement Opportunities	10%

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

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	33%
1 hour	34%
45 minutes	22%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	11%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	5%
Once a week	23%
Once a month	32%
Once a quarter	19%
Never	21%

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

Professional Development

Golden Hippo ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in Los Angeles. 81% of employees feel as though Golden Hippo is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 58% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Golden Hippo.

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	81%
No	19%

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

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