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H E B Claimed Company

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 375 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $23 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 100,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 1842

TOTAL RATINGS: 14043

CEO: Charles Butt

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Joining H E B - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining H E B is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. H E B employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 79% 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	89%
No	11%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	33%
Prepared	33%
Somewhat Prepared	34%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

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 H E B are rated a B+. At H E B most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 71% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at H E B.

Answer	Percent
Every week	32%
Once a month	24%
Once a quarter	9%
Once a year	14%
Never	21%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	22%
No	78%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

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! 14% of men and 10% of women at H E B said they negotiated their salaries. On average, H E B employees earn $1. H E B ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in San Antonio, TX. Learn More about Salaries at H E B.

Average Salaries at H E B by Department

$75k*

Marketing

$64k*

Operations

$100k*

Finance

^* 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 H E B, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At H E B the most common answer selected by employees is a 30 minutes break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at H E B, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	33%
Co-Workers	26%
Comfort & Familiarity	33%
Career Advancement Opportunities	8%

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

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	11%
1 hour	11%
45 minutes	11%
30 minutes	56%
I eat at my desk	11%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	22%
Once a week	17%
Once a month	22%
Once a quarter	6%
Never	33%

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

Professional Development

H E B ranks in the Bottom 40% of companies for professional development in San Antonio, TX. 67% of employees feel as though H E B is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 43% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at H E B.

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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

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