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At Guess, We Are Commited To Being A Worldwide Leader In The Fashion Industry. We deliver products and services of uncompromising quality and integrity consistent with our brand and our image. We are committed to listening and responding to the needs of our customers, associates, and business partners, and to honoring their individual values. We are dedicated to personal and professional enrichment through an environment of open communication, teamwork, trust and respect. We continue to give back to the community, support humanity, and protect the environment as part of our responsibilities. We remain committed to an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels the growth of our company and increases shareholder value. Through principled leadership, we embrace diversity, and we cultivate strength, pride, and passion to align our personal lives with our professional lives. read more
GUESS Company Culture
GUESS Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
GUESS' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BEnvironment
CCEO Rating
C-Executive Team
D+Leadership
D+GUESS CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Victor Herrero
63 /100
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Diversity at GUESS
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at GUESS have rated Office Culture, Environment, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at GUESS
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Women at GUESS have rated Office Culture, Environment, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
GUESS 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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-32
GUESS employees are -32% more likely to recommend GUESS as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at GUESS
Working at GUESS is rated below average by 413 employees, across various culture dimensions. GUESS employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting GUESS’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at GUESS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GUESS
D
Overall Company Culture at GUESS is rated D
Last updated 10 days ago
Bottom
20%
GUESS ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
GUESS Employee Reviews
Out of 191 GUESS employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GUESS improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From GUESS Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The most thing that made me happy at work was selling
- What did you like most about the interview process?I'm 2 years in this company. My interview was very successful and with the manager we had good energy and communication. Now she is gone of course in another store of the company
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?At our store is only positive when the manager is missing
Constructive Feedback From GUESS Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Fast tracking it would make things a little easier but it's pretty average
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The staff discount is very hard to take part of it because of the unprofessional management
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I try to improve my skills everyday so i think that the right thing to do its to respect each others work and respect the time scheduled of every employee
GUESS Company Information
GUESS Mission, Vision & Values
GUESS Mission & Values
At Guess, We Are Commited To Being A Worldwide Leader In The Fashion Industry. We deliver products and services of uncompromising quality and integrity consistent with our brand and our image. We are committed to listening and responding to the needs of our customers, associates, and business partners, and to honoring their individual values. We are dedicated to personal and professional enrichment through an environment of open communication, teamwork, trust and respect. We continue to give back to the community, support humanity, and protect the environment as part of our responsibilities. We remain committed to an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels the growth of our company and increases shareholder value. Through principled leadership, we embrace diversity, and we cultivate strength, pride, and passion to align our personal lives with our professional lives.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at GUESS
Our Sustainability Plan is organized into commitments and goals that focus on Our World – the people, operations and suppliers we work with – and Our Brand – the customers and communities we connect with.
Our approach is aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards to determine topics that are important to both our stakeholders and to the sustainable growth of our business.
| Headquarter | Los Angeles, CA 90021 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | shop.guess.com |
| Founding Date | 1981 |
| Tel | 213-765-3100 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GES |
GUESS Competitors
GUESS competitors include Calvin Klein, Gucci, Uniqlo, and Lacoste. GUESS ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GUESS compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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GUESS Employees
413 employees at GUESS have reviewed GUESS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 10 days ago.
Overall, the 413 GUESS employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GUESS are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at GUESS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GUESS are not very pleased with their team. 413 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at GUESS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GUESS believe the environment at GUESS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GUESS is comfortably fast. About 84% of the employees at GUESS work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at GUESS are not very happy, 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
GUESS employees generally work 8.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at GUESS report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
66% of GUESS employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
GUESS employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
86% of GUESS employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
GUESS employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
54% of GUESS employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining GUESS - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GUESS is that the company was prepared on their first day. GUESS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
GUESS KPIs and OKRs
At GUESS 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of GUESS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 GUESS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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GUESS CEO & Leadership
GUESS CEO - Victor Herrero
63 /100
Victor’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Victor in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Victor Herrero’s employees rank GUESS in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 45% for Environment, and in the Bottom 25% for Executive Team. Herrero is generally unpopular with GUESS employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years and employees in the Product department. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to GUESS’s competitors, Victor Herrero ranks below both Lacoste CEO Jose Luis Duran and Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai.
GUESS Leadership
The GUESS Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Victor Herrero, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer Sandeep Reddy, and Co-Founder, Executive Chairman & Chief Creative Officer Paul Marciano
Victor Herrero CEO / President
Victor Herrero serves as the CEO / President of GUESS.
Sandeep Reddy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Sandeep Reddy has been the Chief Financial Officer of Guess? Inc. since July 18, 2013. Mr. Reddy serves as Chief... read more
Paul Marciano Co-Founder, Executive Chairman & Chief Creative Officer
Mr. Paul Marciano, co-founded Guess? Inc., in 1981 and has also been its Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer... read more
Maurice Marciano Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus
Mr. Maurice Marciano, co-founded Guess? Inc., in 1981 and served as its Co-Chief Executive Officer from November 15,... read more
Deborah Siegel Senior Vice President of Business Development & Real Estate
Ms. Deborah Siegel serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Development and Real Estate at Guess? Inc. Ms. Siegel... read more
Wendy Klarik Senior VP and General Merchandise Manager of Factory & G by Guess
Ms. Wendy Klarik has been Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager - Factory and G by Guess at Guess? Inc.,... read more
Edward Park Senior Vice President
Edward Park serves as the Senior Vice President of GUESS?, Inc.. Edward started at GUESS?, Inc. in September of 2015.... read more
Victor Ejarque Vice President GMM/Operations
Victor Ejarque serves as the Vice President GMM/Operations of GUESS?, Inc.. Victor started at GUESS?, Inc. in October of... read more
Fabrice Benarouche VP, Corporate Finance and IR
Fabrice Benarouche serves as the VP, Corporate Finance and IR of GUESS?, Inc.. Fabrice started at GUESS?, Inc. in... read more
GUESS Salaries
How much does GUESS pay?
How much do people at GUESS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GUESS is $125,936, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,310, or $57 per hour.
At GUESS, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $239,412 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,323 annually. Average GUESS salaries by department include: HR at $116,047, Finance at $105,359, Product at $196,585, and Sales at $134,307. Half of GUESS salaries are above $120,310.
138 employees at GUESS rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 399 ratings) while 123 employees at GUESS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 130 ratings).
Salaries contributed from GUESS employees include job titles like Senior Developer and Director of IT. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from GUESS employees.
Last updated 11 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $198k | $198k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $241k | $241k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $242k | $242k | 100th Percentile |
$125,936*
Average Compensation
$120,310*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
GUESS Salaries by City
GUESS Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at GUESS
Diverse employees at GUESS score the company 54/100 across various culture categories, placing GUESS in the Bottom 15% 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 GUESS across various culture dimensions.
Diversity and inclusion have always been hallmarks of the way we operate. With a brand presence in more than 100 countries, we value diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives and the creativity they bring our business.,,
Ranked Culture the Highest
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GUESS Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
GUESS PTO
GUESS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is GUESS' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. GUESS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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GUESS Careers
GUESS Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, GUESS applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 83% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 83% Granted (5 out of 6)
- 17% Denied (1 out of 6)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 6)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let GUESS Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in GUESS on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 17% | |
Design | 8% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
IT | 5% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
Santa Monica | 5% | |
Chicago | 5% | |
San Francisco | 5% | |
San Antonio | 3% | |
Other | 40% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding GUESS
Who is the CEO of GUESS?
GUESS CEO is Victor Herrero, their score by employees is 63
What is GUESS eNPS?
The eNPS for GUESS is -32
What is GUESS revenue?
GUESS revenue is $2B
What is the salary for HR Manager in GUESS?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 101k
What are the salaries in the Operations in GUESS?
The average salaries for Operations in GUESS is 86k
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