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Hitachi Company Culture
Hitachi Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Hitachi's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
A-Retention
B+CEO Rating
BCompensation
BHappiness
BHitachi CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Toshiaki Higashihara
74 /100
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Diversity at Hitachi
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Hitachi have rated Team, Retention, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Hitachi
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Hitachi have rated Meetings, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Hitachi 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
10
Hitachi employees are 10% more likely to recommend Hitachi as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 28% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Hitachi
Working at Hitachi is rated average by 135 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hitachi employees are most satisfied about Retention, CEO Rating, and Compensation categories, putting Hitachi’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Hitachi was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hitachi
B
Overall Company Culture at Hitachi is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
35%
Hitachi ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Hitachi Employee Reviews
Out of 76 Hitachi employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hitachi improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Hitachi Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?My team and the way we working
- What makes you most happy at work?Our group efforts on meeting goals.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Team spirit and working together
Constructive Feedback From Hitachi Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Employ more staff and check properly their backgrounds
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Definetly certain divisions need to be paid differently
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Because im an apprentice, i don't get a lot of stuff to look forward in a month.
Hitachi Company Information
Hitachi Company Overview
Hitachi is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic and electrical products worldwide.
Hitachi Mission, Vision & Values
Hitachi Mission & Values
To bring together a range of world class simulation, information & control products, together with advanced traffic management systems, to positively impact the safety, performance and capacity challenges faced by railway networks.
| Headquarter | Chicora, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hitachi.com |
| Founding Date | 1959 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | HTHIY |
Hitachi Competitors
Hitachi competitors include Fujitsu, Toshiba, GE Digital, and NEC. Hitachi ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hitachi 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
Hitachi employees generally work 9.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Hitachi report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
86% of Hitachi employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Hitachi employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
73% of Hitachi employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Hitachi Employees
135 employees at Hitachi have reviewed Hitachi 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 135 Hitachi employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hitachi are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Hitachi, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hitachi are pleased with their team. 135 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Hitachi are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hitachi believe the environment at Hitachi is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hitachi is extremely fast. About 45% of the employees at Hitachi work 8 hours or less, while 19% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Hitachi are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Hitachi - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Hitachi KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Hitachi's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Hitachi employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Hitachi CEO & Leadership
Hitachi CEO - Toshiaki Higashihara
74 /100
Toshiaki’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Hitachi’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years, employees in the IT department, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees in the Operations department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees identified with Other ethnicities have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Hitachi’s competitors, Toshiaki Higashihara ranks right above GE Digital CEO Scott Reese. Under Higashihara’s leadership, Hitachi employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Hitachi could stand to see real improvement.
Hitachi Leadership
The Hitachi Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Toshiaki Higashihara, SVP, Exec. Officer, CIO, GM of IT Strategy Division & CTro Shinichiro Omori, and Senior VP & Exec. Officer Yasuo Tanabe
Toshiaki Higashihara CEO / President
Toshiaki Higashihara serves as the CEO / President of Hitachi.
Shinichiro Omori SVP, Exec. Officer, CIO, GM of IT Strategy Division & CTro
Mr. Shinichiro Omori has been Chief Information Officer, Senior Vice President, CTrO, General Manager of Smart... read more
Yasuo Tanabe Senior VP & Exec. Officer
Mr. Yasuo Tanabe has been Senior Vice President at Hitachi, Ltd. since April 01, 2016. Mr. Tanabe has been Executive... read more
Hiroshi Sato Senior VP & Exec. Officer
Mr. Hiroshi Sato serves as Senior Vice President and Executive Officer at Hitachi, Ltd. Mr. Sato has been Chief... read more
Yoshitaka Tsuda SVP, Exec. Officer, GM-Corporate Sales & Marketing Group and GM-Social Innovation Business Division
Mr. Yoshitaka Tsuda has been the Chief Marketing Officer of Information & Telecommunication Systems Company for... read more
Masaya Watanabe VP, Exec. Officer & CEO of Healthcare Business Unit
Mr. Masaya Watanabe has been the Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Group and President of Healthcare Group at... read more
Ryuichi Otsuki VP & Exec. Officer
Mr. Ryuichi Otsuki has been Chief Executive Officer of Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) since April 01, 2016. Mr.... read more
Atsushi Oda VP & Exec. Officer
Mr. Atsushi Oda has been Vice President and Executive Officer at Hitachi, Ltd. since April 01, 2016. Mr. Oda serves as... read more
Hitachi Salaries
How much does Hitachi pay?
How much do people at Hitachi get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hitachi is $128,306, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $123,838, or $59 per hour.
At Hitachi, the highest paid job is a Senior Product Manager at $281,250 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,048 annually. Average Hitachi salaries by department include: HR at $124,992, Business Development at $157,467, IT at $108,756, and Admin at $62,161. Half of Hitachi salaries are above $123,838.
49 employees at Hitachi rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 154 ratings) while 47 employees at Hitachi rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 50 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Hitachi employees include job titles like DevOps, Project Manager, and Vice President of Customer Success. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Hitachi employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $182k | $182k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $281k | $281k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
$128,306*
Average Compensation
$123,838*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Hitachi Salaries by City
Hitachi Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Hitachi
Diverse employees at Hitachi score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Hitachi in the Bottom 35% 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 Hitachi across various culture dimensions.
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Hitachi Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Hitachi PTO
Hitachi's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Hitachi's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Hitachi's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Hitachi Careers
Hitachi Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Hitachi applied for 51 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 94% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Hitachi unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
51
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 94% Granted (48 out of 51)
- 2% Denied (1 out of 51)
- 4% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 51)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 51)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Hitachi Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Hitachi on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 14% | |
Product | 14% | |
Legal | 14% | |
All Industries | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Auburn Hills | 14% | |
Flint | 14% | |
Virginia Beach | 14% | |
San Francisco | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Hitachi
Who is the CEO of Hitachi?
Hitachi CEO is Toshiaki Higashihara, their score by employees is 74
What is Hitachi eNPS?
The eNPS for Hitachi is 10
What is the salary for IT Support Engineer in Hitachi?
IT Support Engineer average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Design in Hitachi?
The average salaries for Design in Hitachi is 124k
Who are Hitachi competitors?
Hitachi main competitors are Fujitsu, Toshiba, GE Digital, NEC
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