The largest U.S. distributor of radio-control and general hobby products — in fact, the largest model hobby company in the world. read more
Hobbico Company Culture
Hobbico Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Hobbico's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Team
C+Retention
C-Meetings
DManager
DHobbico CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Wayne Hemming
34 /100
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Recommend to a Friend?
-55
Hobbico employees are -55% more likely to recommend Hobbico as a great place to work
| 9% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 64% | Detractors |
Working at Hobbico
Working at Hobbico is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hobbico employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Hobbico’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Champaign, IL. See below in detail how working at Hobbico was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hobbico
D
Overall Company Culture at Hobbico is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
Hobbico ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 25 Hobbico employee reviews, 45% were positive. The remaining 55% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hobbico improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 45% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 55% |
Positive Reviews From Hobbico Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone knew more than the supervisor.
- What are some of the best things about your team?The people in this company (non-management) are great
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We used to have a company picnic
Constructive Feedback From Hobbico Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Bring professionalism to the table
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Theft and lies. Indifference and arrogance.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Greed killed the place. Good ole greed.
Hobbico Company Information
Hobbico Company Overview
The largest U.S. distributor of radio-control and general hobby products — in fact, the largest model hobby company in the world.
Hobbico Mission, Vision & Values
Hobbico Mission & Values
Provide stock ownership
| Headquarter | 2904 Research Rd Champaign, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hobbico.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1971 |
| Tel | (217) 398-0007 |
| Company Status | Private |
Hobbico Competitors
Hobbico competitors include Traxxas and Horizon Hobby. Hobbico ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hobbico compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Hobbico Employees
11 employees at Hobbico have reviewed Hobbico 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 11 Hobbico employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hobbico are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Hobbico, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hobbico are generally satisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Hobbico are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hobbico believe the environment at Hobbico is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hobbico is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at Hobbico work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Hobbico are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Hobbico - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Champaign, IL about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Champaign, IL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 64% 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.
Hobbico KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Hobbico's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Hobbico employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Hobbico CEO & Leadership
Hobbico CEO - Wayne Hemming
34 /100
Wayne’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Wayne in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Champaign, IL. Wayne Hemming’s employees rank Hobbico in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Team, and in the Bottom 35% for Retention. When compared to Hobbico’s competitors, Wayne Hemming ranks below both Horizon Hobby CEO Chris Dickerson and Traxxas CEO Mike Jenkins.
Hobbico Leadership
The Hobbico Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Wayne Hemming, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations Dick Sumner, and Vice President of Administration Suzanne Ciolli
Wayne Hemming CEO / President
Wayne Hemming serves as the CEO / President of Hobbico.
Dick Sumner Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Dick Sumner serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations of Hobbico. Dick started at Hobbico in Nov of 1987.... read more
Suzanne Ciolli Vice President of Administration
Suzanne Ciolli serves as the Vice President of Administration of Hobbico.
Randy Martin Vice President of Information Systems
Randy Martin serves as the Vice President of Information Systems of Hobbico. Randy started at Hobbico in Apr of 2013.... read more
Lou Aguilera VP & General Manager - Revell
Lou Aguilera serves as the VP & General Manager - Revell of Hobbico. Lou started at Hobbico in Jun of 2011. Lou... read more
Chris Slater-Vohs VP Corporate Development
Chris Slater-Vohs serves as the VP Corporate Development of Hobbico.
Hobbico Salaries
How much does Hobbico pay?
How much do people at Hobbico get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hobbico is $113,630, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,231, or $55 per hour.
At Hobbico, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $215,317 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,280 annually. Average Hobbico salaries by department include: Marketing at $114,663, HR at $112,371, Sales at $136,146, and Finance at $77,533. Half of Hobbico salaries are above $115,231.
8 employees at Hobbico rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 8 employees at Hobbico rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $212k | $212k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $258k | $258k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $262k | $262k | 100th Percentile |
$113,630*
Average Compensation
$115,231*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Hobbico Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Hobbico
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hobbico across various culture dimensions.
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Hobbico Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Hobbico PTO
Hobbico's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Hobbico's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Hobbico Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Hobbico
What is Hobbico address?
Hobbico location is at 2904 Research Rd
Who is the CEO of Hobbico?
Hobbico CEO is Wayne Hemming, their score by employees is 34
What is Hobbico eNPS?
The eNPS for Hobbico is -55
What is the salary for Principal Engineer in Hobbico?
Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 158k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Hobbico?
The average salaries for Finance in Hobbico is 78k
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