HFF Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
18
TOTAL
RATINGS
156

HFF Company Culture

HFF Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.8/5
HFF's Overall Culture is rated D+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

HFF CEO

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mark Gibson HFF's CEO
Mark Gibson
62 /100

Diversity at HFF

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Diverse employees at HFF have rated Executive Team, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at HFF

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Women at HFF have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

HFF 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?"
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-23

HFF employees are -23% more likely to recommend HFF as a great place to work

23%Promoters
31%Passives
46%Detractors

Working at HFF

Working at HFF is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. HFF employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting HFF’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. See below in detail how working at HFF was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at HFF

D+

Overall Company Culture at HFF is rated D+

Last updated months ago

Bottom
25%

HFF ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 18 Employees

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Design
55
Design55

HFF Employee Reviews

HFF Company Information

HFF Company Overview

HFF incorporates capital markets knowledge with local real estate expertise to successfully complete

HFF Mission, Vision & Values

HFF Mission & Values

Striving to put our clients’ interests first, while providing them transaction services from the most ethical, reputable associates in the industry.

HeadquarterPittsburgh, PA
United States of America
Websitewww.hfflp.com
Founding Date1982
Tel(412)281-8714
Company StatusPublic
StockHF

HFF Competitors

HFF competitors include CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and Marcus & Millichap. HFF ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how HFF compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    CBRE's Logo
    CBRE
    4.1/5
  2. #2
    Cushman & Wakefield's Logo
    Cushman & Wakefield
    3.2/5
  3. #3
    HFF's Logo
    HFF
    2.8/5
  4. #4
    Marcus & Millichap's Logo
    Marcus & Millichap
    2.4/5

HFF Employees

18 employees at HFF have reviewed HFF 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 18 HFF employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at HFF are extremely happy with their total compensation at HFF, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at HFF are generally satisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at HFF are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at HFF believe the environment at HFF is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at HFF is extremely fast. About 20% of the employees at HFF work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at HFF are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining HFF - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining HFF is that the company was prepared on their first day. HFF employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

HFF KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no HFF employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand HFF's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

HFF CEO & Leadership

HFF CEO - Mark Gibson

Mark Gibson HFF's CEO
62 /100

Mark’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Mark in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. Mark Gibson’s employees rank HFF in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 10% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 20% for Happiness. Gibson is generally unpopular with HFF employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and by Male employees and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to HFF’s competitors, Mark Gibson ranks below both Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji and Cushman & Wakefield CEO Brett White.

HFF Leadership

The HFF Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Mark Gibson, Chief Financial Officer Gregory Conley, and Executive Managing Director Matthew D. Lawton

  • Mark Gibson  CEO / President

    Mark Gibson CEO / President

    Mark Gibson serves as the CEO / President of HFF.

  • Gregory Conley Chief Financial Officer

    Mr. Gregory R. Conley serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer at HFF Holdings, LLC. Mr.... read more

  • Matthew D. Lawton Executive Managing Director

    Mr. Matthew D. Lawton serves as an Executive Managing Director at Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. Mr. Lawton serves as an... read more

  • Michael J. Tepedino Executive Managing Director

    Mr. Michael J. Tepedino, also known as Mike, has been Executive Managing Director at HFF, Inc. since January 2016. Mr.... read more

  • Mark Katz Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Denver Office

    Mr. Mark Katz has been Co-Head of Denver Office of HFF, Inc. since September 16, 2016 and serves as its Senior Managing... read more

  • Justin Good Senior Managing Director of Carolinas Office

    Mr. Justin Good serves as Senior Managing Director of Carolinas Office at HFF, Inc. Mr. Good has been Managing Director... read more

  • Adam Herrin Managing Director

    Mr. Adam Herrin has been Managing Director of HFF, Inc. and Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. since January 2016. Mr.... read more

  • Eric Tupler Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Denver Office

    Mr. Eric Tupler serves as Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Denver Office at HFF, Inc. Mr. Tupler serves as Senior... read more

  • Joe B. Thornton Jr. Vice Chairman and President

    Mr. Joe B. Thornton, Jr., also known as Jody, has been the President of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. since April 1,... read more

HFF Salaries

How much does HFF pay?

How much do people at HFF get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at HFF is $112,944, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,466, or $54 per hour.

At HFF, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,786 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,315 annually. Average HFF salaries by department include: IT at $97,032, Marketing at $100,133, Sales at $134,981, and Admin at $53,126. Half of HFF salaries are above $113,466.

6 employees at HFF rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 5 employees at HFF rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$66k
$66k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$87k
$87k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$113k
$113k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$161k
$161k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$206k
$206k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$261k
$261k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$266k
$266k100th Percentile
$112,944*
Average Compensation
$113,466*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

HFF Salaries by Department

Explore HFF Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at HFF

Diverse employees at HFF score the company 55/100 across various culture categories, placing HFF in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at HFF across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 55/100
Department - Design
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

HFF Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

HFF PTO

HFF's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. HFF's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

HFF Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in HFF on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
Sales
13%
IT
13%
Design
13%
Admin
13%

Candidates By Location

Pittsburgh
50%
Portland
13%
Boulder
13%
Beaverton
13%
Richmond
13%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding HFF

Who is the CEO of HFF?

HFF CEO is Mark Gibson, their score by employees is 62

What is HFF eNPS?

The eNPS for HFF is -23

What is HFF revenue?

HFF revenue is $609M

What is the salary for Business Analyst in HFF?

Business Analyst average salary in the US is 76k

What are the salaries in the Finance in HFF?

The average salaries for Finance in HFF is 77k

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