With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: Herff Jones, A Varsity Achievement Brand; BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Sport Brand; and Varsity Spirit. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 43

TOTAL RATINGS: 442

CEO: Jeff Webb

Joining Herff Jones - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Indianapolis, IN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Indianapolis, IN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.

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Yes	0%
No	0%

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

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

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

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Yes	0%
No	0%

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 Herff Jones are rated a C+. At Herff Jones most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Herff Jones.

Answer	Percent
Every week	50%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Herff Jones employees earn $113,263. Herff Jones ranks in the Bottom 15% for compensation in Indianapolis, IN. Learn More about Salaries at Herff Jones.

Average Salaries at Herff Jones by Department

$123k*

Engineering

$152k*

Product

$116k*

Design

$110k*

Marketing

$109k*

Operations

$57k*

Admin

$115k*

Business Dev

$88k*

Finance

$66k*

Customer Support

$110k*

$98k*

$162k*

Legal

$154k*

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 Herff Jones, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

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

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>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Professional Development

Herff Jones ranks in the Bottom 45% of companies for professional development in Indianapolis, IN. 50% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Herff Jones.

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Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

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

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