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Great Dane Company Culture
Great Dane Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Great Dane's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
CCEO Rating
CeNPS
CLeadership
C-Outlook
C-Great Dane CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
Anders Jenson
67 /100
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Diversity at Great Dane
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies
D-
Diverse employees at Great Dane have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Great Dane
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies
F
Women at Great Dane have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Great Dane 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
2
Great Dane employees are 2% more likely to recommend Great Dane as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at Great Dane
Working at Great Dane is rated below average by 77 employees, across various culture dimensions. Great Dane employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Great Dane’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Great Dane was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Great Dane
C-
Overall Company Culture at Great Dane is rated C-
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
30%
Great Dane ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGreat Dane Employee Reviews
Out of 51 Great Dane employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Great Dane improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
Positive Reviews From Great Dane Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?When it was over but they got rid of the HR woman who hired me. She was best suited for the interview process
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?They have some good policies in place now but not many
- What are some of the best things about your team?I was lucky enough to work with people who had integrity and good ethics.
Constructive Feedback From Great Dane Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Fish rots from the head down, but they see it the other way
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?the general attitude of everything
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Yes i feel i shoupd have gotten more money not told i will find someone to do it for cheaper
Great Dane Company Information
Great Dane Company Overview
Great Dane Trailers will provide equipment and service to the transportation industry.
Great Dane Mission, Vision & Values
Great Dane Mission & Values
Great Dane Trailers will provide equipment and service to the transportation industry. We will fully satisfy our customers by setting the standard for quality, innovation and leadership. We will be the preferred supplier in our industry by delivering exceptional value to our customers. We will generate a return on investment that is sufficient to assure continuous improvement in quality and market growth as well as professional opportunities and financial security for our employees.
| Headquarter | Chicago, IL |
|---|---|
| Website | www.greatdane.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2004 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Great Dane Employees
77 employees at Great Dane have reviewed Great Dane across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 77 Great Dane employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Great Dane are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Great Dane, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Great Dane are generally satisfied with their team. 77 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at Great Dane are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Great Dane believe the environment at Great Dane is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Great Dane is extremely fast. About 30% of the employees at Great Dane work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Great Dane are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Great Dane - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
Great Dane KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Great Dane employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Great Dane's KPIs and OKRs.
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Great Dane CEO & Leadership
Great Dane CEO - Anders Jenson
67 /100
Anders’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Anders in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Anders Jenson’s employees rank Great Dane in the Bottom 45% for Executive Team, in the Bottom 35% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 35% for Outlook.
Great Dane Leadership
The Great Dane Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Anders Jenson, Director of Sales - Truck Body Division Mayo Rude, and EVP Engineering Rick Mullininx
Anders Jenson CEO / President
Anders Jenson serves as the CEO / President of Great Dane.
Mayo Rude Director of Sales - Truck Body Division
Mayo Rude serves as the Director of Sales - Truck Body Division of Great Dane.
Rick Mullininx EVP Engineering
Rick Mullininx serves as the EVP Engineering of Great Dane.
Chris Hammond Executive Vice President Sales
Chris Hammond serves as the Executive Vice President Sales of Great Dane.
Rob Ulsh Vice President, Dealer and International Sales
Rob Ulsh serves as the Vice President, Dealer and International Sales of Great Dane.
Brandie Fuller Vice President, Marketing
Brandie Fuller serves as the Vice President, Marketing of Great Dane.
Jim Anderson VP Engineering
Jim Anderson serves as the VP Engineering of Great Dane.
Christian Lee VP Engineering
Christian Lee serves as the VP Engineering of Great Dane.
Frank Stewart VP of Branch Sales
Frank Stewart serves as the VP of Branch Sales of Great Dane.
Great Dane Salaries
How much does Great Dane pay?
How much do people at Great Dane get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Great Dane is $85,654, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $84,647, or $40 per hour.
At Great Dane, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $162,219 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,744 annually. Average Great Dane salaries by department include: Admin at $65,495, Marketing at $124,451, IT at $87,340, and Finance at $83,719. Half of Great Dane salaries are above $84,647.
32 employees at Great Dane rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 100 ratings) while 31 employees at Great Dane rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 32 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $51k | $51k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $69k | $69k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $79k | $79k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $154k | $154k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $259k | $259k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$85,654*
Average Compensation
$84,647*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Great Dane Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Great Dane
Diverse employees at Great Dane score the company 53/100 across various culture categories, placing Great Dane in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Great Dane across various culture dimensions.
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Great Dane PTO
Great Dane's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Great Dane's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Great Dane
Who is the CEO of Great Dane?
Great Dane CEO is Anders Jenson, their score by employees is 67
What is Great Dane eNPS?
The eNPS for Great Dane is 2
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Great Dane?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 162k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Great Dane?
The average salaries for Sales in Great Dane is 172k
Who is Great Dane leadership?
Mayo Rude, Rick Mullininx & Chris Hammond are part of Great Dane leadership, Anders Jenson is the CEO
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