We're a 47-year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,500 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 1275

TOTAL RATINGS: 10932

CEO: Eric Smidt

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Joining Harbor Freight Tools - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Harbor Freight Tools is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Harbor Freight Tools employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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	73%
No	27%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	14%
Somewhat Prepared	14%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	22%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

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 Harbor Freight Tools are rated a C-. At Harbor Freight Tools most employees said they received feedback every week or never. 80% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Harbor Freight Tools.

Answer	Percent
Every week	50%
Once a month	18%
Once a quarter	7%
Once a year	4%
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	80%
No	20%

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! 40% of men and 20% of women at Harbor Freight Tools said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Harbor Freight Tools employees earn $131,848. Harbor Freight Tools ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in Los Angeles. Learn More about Salaries at Harbor Freight Tools.

Average Salaries at Harbor Freight Tools by Department

$132k*

Engineering

$192k*

Product

$97k*

Design

$104k*

Marketing

$83k*

Operations

$48k*

Admin

$142k*

Business Dev

$116k*

Finance

$165k*

Communications

$72k*

Customer Support

$115k*

$119k*

$196k*

Legal

$130k*

Sales

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

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	47%
Co-Workers	6%
Comfort & Familiarity	27%
Career Advancement Opportunities	20%

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

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	89%
I eat at my desk	11%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	14%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	14%
Never	58%

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

Professional Development

Harbor Freight Tools ranks in the Bottom 45% of companies for professional development in Los Angeles. 48% of employees feel as though Harbor Freight Tools is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 41% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Harbor Freight Tools.

Answer	Percent
Yes	41%
No	59%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	48%
No	52%

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

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