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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHastings Entertainment employees are -34% more likely to recommend Hastings Entertainment as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Hastings Entertainment is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hastings Entertainment employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Hastings Entertainment’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Amarillo, TX. See below in detail how working at Hastings Entertainment was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hastings Entertainment is rated C
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Hastings Entertainment ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 1 Hastings Entertainment employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?I am paid for the work I complete. We are offered bonuses for performing well.
Founded in 1968, Hastings? is a leading multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of new and used books.
our mission has always been to bring our customers a diverse array of entertainment products and collectibles to appeal to many interests
| Headquarter | 3601 Plains Blvd Amarillo, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gohastings.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1968 |
| Tel | (877) 427-8464 |
4 employees at Hastings Entertainment have reviewed Hastings Entertainment 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 4 Hastings Entertainment employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hastings Entertainment are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Hastings Entertainment, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hastings Entertainment are not very pleased with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Hastings Entertainment are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hastings Entertainment believe the environment at Hastings Entertainment is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hastings Entertainment is comfortably fast. About 34% of the employees at Hastings Entertainment work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Hastings Entertainment are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Amarillo, TX about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Amarillo, TX employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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 Hastings Entertainment employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Hastings Entertainment's KPIs and OKRs.
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John 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 Amarillo, TX. John Marmaduke’s employees rank Hastings Entertainment in the Top 5% for Manager, in the Top 15% for Retention, and in the Top 20% for Compensation.
The Hastings Entertainment Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO John Marmaduke, Vice President Store Operations John Merklein, and VP Finance & CFO Dan Crow
John Marmaduke CEO / President
John Marmaduke serves as the CEO / President of Hastings Entertainment.
John Merklein Vice President Store Operations
John Merklein serves as the Vice President Store Operations of Hastings Entertainment.
Dan Crow VP Finance & CFO
Dan Crow serves as the VP Finance & CFO of Hastings Entertainment.
Simon Boyce Managing Director
Simon Boyce serves as the Managing Director of Hastings Entertainment.
Victor Fuentes VP and DMM
Victor Fuentes serves as the VP and DMM of Hastings Entertainment.
How much do people at Hastings Entertainment get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hastings Entertainment is $120,946, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,220, or $55 per hour.
At Hastings Entertainment, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,777 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,235 annually. Average Hastings Entertainment salaries by department include: Design at $114,789, Product at $151,070, Customer Support at $61,972, and Marketing at $107,951. Half of Hastings Entertainment salaries are above $116,220.
3 employees at Hastings Entertainment rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Hastings Entertainment rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $160k | $160k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hastings Entertainment across various culture dimensions.
Hastings Entertainment's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Hastings Entertainment's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Hastings Entertainment address?
Hastings Entertainment location is at 3601 Plains Blvd
Who is the CEO of Hastings Entertainment?
Hastings Entertainment CEO is John Marmaduke, their score by employees is 27
What is Hastings Entertainment eNPS?
The eNPS for Hastings Entertainment is -34
What is the salary for Director of Operations in Hastings Entertainment?
Director of Operations average salary in the US is 176k
What are the salaries in the HR in Hastings Entertainment?
The average salaries for HR in Hastings Entertainment is 115k