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Henkel Company Culture
Henkel Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Henkel's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ALeadership
BManager
BRetention
BeNPS
BHenkel CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Carsten Knobel
77 /100
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Diversity at Henkel
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Henkel have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Henkel
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Henkel have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Henkel 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?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
22
Henkel employees are 22% more likely to recommend Henkel as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at Henkel
Working at Henkel is rated highly by 360 employees, across various culture dimensions. Henkel employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Manager categories, putting Henkel’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Henkel was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Henkel
B
Overall Company Culture at Henkel is rated B
Last updated a month ago
Top
25%
Henkel ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Henkel Employee Reviews
Out of 260 Henkel employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Henkel improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From Henkel Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Engaging, authentic, practical, hands on
- What do you like best about the leadership team?the most of time guildlines and policy show them the way to treat all colleagues
- What do you like best about the leadership team?it makes me have to work which I would rather not do
Constructive Feedback From Henkel Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?we could have better coffees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?GM of brand needs to be present in order for the brand to succeed.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Customers actively complain about quality of the product. This is directly tied to the toxic culture and poor operator motivation
Henkel Company Information
Henkel Company Overview
Henkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three business areas: Adhesives, Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care
Henkel Mission, Vision & Values
Henkel Mission Statement
Serving our customers and consumers worldwide as the most trusted partner with leading positions in all relevant markets and categories - as a passionate team united by shared values.
Henkel Vision Statement
Leading with our innovations, brands and technologies We are the global leader with our adhesives business, offering an unparalleled breadth of technologies serving all global markets and industries. In our consumer businesses, we also hold leading positions in many markets and categories around the world. For us, “leading” exceeds the definition of being the number one in terms of market share or size. While strong positions in attractive markets are important, it takes more to be “leading with innovations, brands and technologies."" It requires leadership in value creation, responsiveness to volatile markets, and changing customer and consumer demands as well as in innovation, quality, service and sustainability.
Henkel Values
- customers and consumers
- people
- financial performance
- sustainability
- family business
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Henkel
As sustainability leaders, we aim to pioneer new solutions for sustainable development while continuing to shape our business responsibly and increase our economic success. This ambition encompasses all of our company’s activities – along the entire value chain.
Strong commitment to sustainability at Henkel in India
Henkel in India, like the company globally, is committed to leadership in sustainability. We have activated the global sustainability strategy, in all our activities along the entire value chain, from production to customer partnerships to community welfare and employee development.
Our sustainability strategy
Tripling the value we create through our business activities in relation to our environmental footprint – that is our goal for 2030.
Corporate Citizenship
Social engagement – or corporate citizenship – has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company.
For more than 140 years, Henkel has been taking a visionary approach to supporting environmental and social progress. We recognize the potential impact we can have by developing sustainable innovations – because our products and technologies are used millions of times around the world every day. We’ve integrated environmental and social criteria into our innovation process so that every new product or formulation we launch contributes to sustainability.
Alongside this focus on innovation, we’ve set ourselves ambitious targets as part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy. This provides a shared understanding of our direction of travel by building sustainability into the day-to-day work of our employees around the world. And it drives progress toward improved sustainability and business performance – because we believe these two aspects go hand-in-hand. Together with our partners, we’re advancing sustainability along the entire value chain.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.henkel.com |
| Founding Date | 1876 |
| Tel | 2485894629 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | HENKY |
Henkel Competitors
Henkel competitors include LORD Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and RB US. Henkel ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Henkel compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Henkel employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Henkel report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
79% of Henkel employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Henkel employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
68% of Henkel employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Henkel Employees
360 employees at Henkel have reviewed Henkel across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 360 Henkel employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Henkel are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Henkel, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Henkel are generally satisfied with their team. 360 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Henkel are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Henkel believe the environment at Henkel is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Henkel is moderate. About 56% of the employees at Henkel work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Henkel are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Henkel - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Henkel is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Henkel employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
Henkel KPIs and OKRs
At Henkel 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Henkel's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Henkel employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Henkel CEO & Leadership
Henkel CEO - Carsten Knobel
77 /100
Henkel’s CEO Carsten Knobel started in this role in 2020. Carsten’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Henkel’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees in the Admin department, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, African American/Black employees, employees in the Product department, and employees in the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Henkel’s competitors, Carsten Knobel ranks right above Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato. Under Knobel’s leadership, Henkel employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Manager. Professional Development and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Henkel could stand to see real improvement.
Henkel Leadership
The Henkel Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Carsten Knobel, Senior Vice President Simon Mawson, and Senior Vice President of Operations Russell Montgomery
Carsten Knobel CEO / President
Carsten Knobel serves as the CEO / President of Henkel.
Simon Mawson Senior Vice President
Simon Mawson serves as the Senior Vice President of Henkel. Simon started at Henkel in November of 2014. Simon currently... read more
Russell Montgomery Senior Vice President of Operations
Russell Montgomery serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations of Henkel. Russell started at Henkel in July of... read more
Joe Klamecki Vice President Operations
Joe Klamecki serves as the Vice President Operations of Henkel. Joe started at Henkel in April of 2014. Joe currently... read more
Laura Hyland Vice President, eCommerce US
Laura Hyland serves as the Vice President, eCommerce US of Henkel. Laura started at Henkel in February of 2017. Laura... read more
Paul Avampato Vice President
Paul Avampato serves as the Vice President of Henkel. Paul started at Henkel in April of 2018. Paul currently resides in... read more
Javier Andrade-Marin Vice President Marketing
Javier Andrade-Marin serves as the Vice President Marketing of Henkel. Javier started at Henkel in June of 2018. Javier... read more
Michael Auslander Vice President IT - Americas Region
Michael Auslander serves as the Vice President IT - Americas Region of Henkel. Michael started at Henkel in June of... read more
Henkel Salaries
How much does Henkel pay?
How much do people at Henkel get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Henkel is $128,357, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,856, or $59 per hour.
At Henkel, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $227,159 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,437 annually. Average Henkel salaries by department include: Design at $123,370, Finance at $90,873, Engineering at $139,862, and Admin at $62,704. Half of Henkel salaries are above $122,856.
126 employees at Henkel rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 378 ratings) while 118 employees at Henkel rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 123 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Henkel employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Project Manager- Marketing, Director of Operations, and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from Henkel employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$128,357*
Average Compensation
$122,856*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Henkel Salaries by City
Henkel Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Henkel
Diverse employees at Henkel score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Henkel in the Bottom 45% 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 Henkel across various culture dimensions.
We are strongly committed to create teams that match the needs of the markets we operate in and the clients we work with, represented by an eclectic range of cultural backgrounds, skills, and knowledge. We are convinced that diverse teams stimulate innovation and new ways of problem solving; yet they need an inclusive culture and leadership to help them function at their best.
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Henkel Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Henkel PTO
Henkel's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Henkel's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Henkel's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Henkel Careers
Henkel Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Henkel applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
10
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 90% Granted (9 out of 10)
- 10% Denied (1 out of 10)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 10)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 10)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Henkel Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Henkel on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 22% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
Customer Support | 11% | |
IT | 11% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
Cleveland | 22% | |
Trenton | 11% | |
Los Angeles | 11% | |
Beverly Hills | 11% | |
Other | 22% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Henkel
Who is the CEO of Henkel?
Henkel CEO is Carsten Knobel, their score by employees is 77
What is Henkel eNPS?
The eNPS for Henkel is 22
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Henkel?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 50k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Henkel?
The average salaries for Operations in Henkel is 97k
Who are Henkel competitors?
Henkel main competitors are LORD Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, RB US
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