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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at HALO Branded Solutions have rated Compensation, Environment, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
HALO Branded Solutions employees are -53% more likely to recommend HALO Branded Solutions as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 70% | Detractors |
Working at HALO Branded Solutions is rated below average by 33 employees, across various culture dimensions. HALO Branded Solutions employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting HALO Branded Solutions’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Davenport, IA. See below in detail how working at HALO Branded Solutions was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at HALO Branded Solutions is rated F
Last updated months ago
HALO Branded Solutions ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 42 HALO Branded Solutions employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping HALO Branded Solutions improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 54% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 46% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was fairly easy to fet hired.
What is the best part about your compensation package?The benefits are good, thats about it.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Good pay and remote work but too much workload
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Management and culture overhaul is needed.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Better screening and more in depth interviewing
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More retraining abd patience from management
HALO is the leading promotional products distributor in the industry. Each client is unique. Each need is different. Every result is exceptional.
Our clients’ expectations are exceeded through unlimited imagination, guaranteed quality, diverse products, and service performed with integrity, fairness, flexibility, and prompt response. By promoting a dynamic environment of positive growth and change, each of us will have the opportunity, both personally and professionally, to contribute to and benefit from the success we create. And…we have fun doing it!
| Headquarter | 1500 HALO Way Sterling, IL 61081 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.halo.com |
| Founding Date | 1952 |
| Tel | (815) 625-0980 |
| Company Status | Private |
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HALO Branded Solutions competitors include Knock and Mode Analytics. HALO Branded Solutions ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how HALO Branded Solutions compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.










33 employees at HALO Branded Solutions have reviewed HALO Branded Solutions 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 33 HALO Branded Solutions employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at HALO Branded Solutions are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at HALO Branded Solutions, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at HALO Branded Solutions are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 33 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at HALO Branded Solutions are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at HALO Branded Solutions believe the environment at HALO Branded Solutions is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at HALO Branded Solutions is comfortably fast. About 73% of the employees at HALO Branded Solutions work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at HALO Branded Solutions are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining HALO Branded Solutions is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. HALO Branded Solutions 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.
At this moment no HALO Branded Solutions employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand HALO Branded Solutions' KPIs and OKRs.
HALO Branded Solutions’s CEO Marc S. Simon started in this role in 2001. Marc’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Marc in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Davenport, IA. Marc S. Simon’s employees rank HALO Branded Solutions in the Bottom 25% for Environment, in the Bottom 20% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 15% for Professional Development. S. Simon is generally unpopular with HALO Branded Solutions employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, employees in the Sales department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to HALO Branded Solutions’s competitors, Marc S. Simon ranks below both Mode Analytics CEO Derek Steer and Knock CEO Sean Black.
The HALO Branded Solutions Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Marc S. Simon, Senior Vice President of Operations Dawn Operations, and Senior Vice President, Materials Handling Bill Barrett
Marc S. Simon CEO / President
Marc S. Simon serves as the CEO / President of HALO Branded Solutions.
Dawn Operations Senior Vice President of Operations
Dawn Operations serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of HALO Branded Solutions.
Bill Barrett Senior Vice President, Materials Handling
Bill Barrett serves as the Senior Vice President, Materials Handling of HALO Branded Solutions.
Leslie Behnke Head Lean Six Sigma Business Excellence
Leslie Behnke serves as the Head Lean Six Sigma Business Excellence of HALO Branded Solutions.
Heather Bridges Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Heather Bridges serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HALO Branded Solutions.
Tomas Cohan Regional Vice President
Tomas Cohan serves as the Regional Vice President of HALO Branded Solutions.
Eric Ekstrand Regional Vice President Mid Atlantic
Eric Ekstrand serves as the Regional Vice President Mid Atlantic of HALO Branded Solutions.
Sherry Gantt Southeast Regional Vice President, Business Development
Sherry Gantt serves as the Southeast Regional Vice President, Business Development of HALO Branded Solutions.
Sandeep Garg Vice President, Digital Solutions | Digital Products Strategy | eCommerce Platforms & Applications
Sandeep Garg serves as the Vice President, Digital Solutions | Digital Products Strategy | eCommerce Platforms & Applications of HALO Branded Solutions.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at HALO Branded Solutions across various culture dimensions.
HALO Branded Solutions' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. HALO Branded Solutions' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is HALO Branded Solutions address?
HALO Branded Solutions location is at 1500 HALO Way
Who is the CEO of HALO Branded Solutions?
HALO Branded Solutions CEO is Marc S. Simon, their score by employees is 41
What are the salaries in HALO Branded Solutions
The average salary for employees in HALO Branded Solutions is 118077$
What is HALO Branded Solutions eNPS?
The eNPS for HALO Branded Solutions is -53
Who are HALO Branded Solutions competitors?
HALO Branded Solutions main competitors are Knock, Mode Analytics