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Hickory Farms Company Culture
Hickory Farms Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Hickory Farms' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+eNPS
C+CEO Rating
CHappiness
C-Outlook
C-Hickory Farms CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Diane Pearse
65 /100
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Diversity at Hickory Farms
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Hickory Farms
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Hickory Farms have rated Environment, Happiness, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Hickory Farms 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-14
Hickory Farms employees are -14% more likely to recommend Hickory Farms as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 6% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at Hickory Farms
Working at Hickory Farms is rated below average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hickory Farms employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Hickory Farms’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Monroe, MI. See below in detail how working at Hickory Farms was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hickory Farms
D
Overall Company Culture at Hickory Farms is rated D
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
15%
Hickory Farms ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Hickory Farms Employee Reviews
Out of 53 Hickory Farms employee reviews, 64% were positive. The remaining 36% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hickory Farms improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 64% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 36% |
Positive Reviews From Hickory Farms Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?I have a competent understanding manager
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Ideas are listened to and always welcome
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is willing to help each other
Constructive Feedback From Hickory Farms Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?After the manager was hired, after i personally set the store up and spoke to corporate Keri felt it was her rihht to treat me as incompetent and gaslight me on more than one occassion. Even when the health dept arrived I spoke to them until she showed up and then i was made to feel I incompetent.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?I think that they need to work on more teamwork based things and that they need to work on work place toxicity.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The no phone/earbud policy, there are some people who need them to focus. even to have one can help focus on the task. i got in trouble having having my phone out when i was trying to connect my earbuds to phone and i know it should been before hand and i wasn't given a chance to explain.
Hickory Farms Company Information
Hickory Farms Company Overview
Hickory Farms is an American specialty foods company based in Toledo, Ohio.
Hickory Farms Mission, Vision & Values
Hickory Farms Mission & Values
Provide the highest quality products and customer experience. Increase brand value by enriching family holiday traditions. Promote giving, sustainability and community service. Be the best premium specialty food company in North America.
| Headquarter | 811 Madison Avenue, 5th FL Toledo, OH 43604 United States of America |
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| Website | www.hickoryfarms.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1951 |
| Tel | 1419893016 |
| Company Status | Private |
Hickory Farms Competitors
Hickory Farms competitors include Harry and David, Pepperidge Farm, Edible Arrangements, and Omaha Steaks. Hickory Farms ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hickory Farms compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Hickory Farms Employees
37 employees at Hickory Farms have reviewed Hickory Farms 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 37 Hickory Farms 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 Hickory Farms are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Hickory Farms, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hickory Farms are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Hickory Farms are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hickory Farms believe the environment at Hickory Farms is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hickory Farms is moderate. About 88% of the employees at Hickory Farms work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Hickory Farms are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Hickory Farms - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Hickory Farms is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Hickory Farms employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Hickory Farms KPIs and OKRs
At Hickory Farms 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Hickory Farms' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Hickory Farms employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Hickory Farms CEO & Leadership
Hickory Farms CEO - Diane Pearse
65 /100
Diane’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Diane in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Monroe, MI. Diane Pearse’s employees rank Hickory Farms in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Happiness, and in the Bottom 35% for Outlook. Pearse is generally unpopular with Hickory Farms employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Hickory Farms’s competitors, Diane Pearse ranks below Harry and David CEO Steven Lightman.
Hickory Farms Leadership
The Hickory Farms Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Diane Pearse, Chief Financial Officer Andrew Decker, and Chief Financial Officer Marc Mucci
Diane Pearse CEO / President
Diane Pearse serves as the CEO / President of Hickory Farms.
Andrew Decker Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Decker serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Hickory Farms.
Marc Mucci Chief Financial Officer
Marc Mucci serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Hickory Farms.
Judy Ransford Chief Marketing Officer
Judy Ransford serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Hickory Farms.
Todd Grohnke Senior Vice President, Wholesale and Corporate Sales
Todd Grohnke serves as the Senior Vice President, Wholesale and Corporate Sales of Hickory Farms.
Michael Kalck Vice President Supply Chain
Michael Kalck serves as the Vice President Supply Chain of Hickory Farms, Inc.. Michael started at Hickory Farms, Inc.... read more
Matt James Chief Operating Officer
Matt James serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Hickory Farms, Inc.. Matt started at Hickory Farms, Inc. in June of... read more
David French Intrim VP of Logistics
David French serves as the Intrim VP of Logistics of Hickory Farms, Inc.. David currently resides in the Greater Chicago... read more
Jeffrey Modica Vice President Purchasing, Product Development and Quality Management
Jeffrey Modica serves as the Vice President Purchasing, Product Development and Quality Management of Hickory Farms,... read more
Hickory Farms Salaries
How much does Hickory Farms pay?
How much do people at Hickory Farms get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hickory Farms is $113,504, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,979, or $54 per hour.
At Hickory Farms, the highest paid job is a Director of Operations at $284,660 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,796 annually. Average Hickory Farms salaries by department include: Legal at $213,021, Marketing at $102,368, Product at $147,242, and Customer Support at $59,784. Half of Hickory Farms salaries are above $113,979.
17 employees at Hickory Farms rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 53 ratings) while 17 employees at Hickory Farms rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
$113,504*
Average Compensation
$113,979*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Hickory Farms Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Hickory Farms
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hickory Farms across various culture dimensions.
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Hickory Farms Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Hickory Farms PTO
Hickory Farms' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Hickory Farms' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Hickory Farms
What is Hickory Farms address?
Hickory Farms location is at 811 Madison Avenue, 5th FL
Who is the CEO of Hickory Farms?
Hickory Farms CEO is Diane Pearse, their score by employees is 65
What is Hickory Farms eNPS?
The eNPS for Hickory Farms is -14
What is the salary for QA in Hickory Farms?
QA average salary in the US is 81k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Hickory Farms?
The average salaries for Operations in Hickory Farms is 108k
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