Hot Topic Claimed Company

At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 764

TOTAL RATINGS: 6671

CEO: Steve Vranes

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Steve Vranes Hot Topic CEO Rating

Hot Topic's CEO, Steve Vranes, has 635 employee ratings and a score of 57/100, placing them in the Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees and Bottom 15% of other companies in Los Angeles. When breaking the CEO score down by factors such as department, gender, and ethnicity, we see that females at Hot Topic rate Steve Vranes higher than males, giving the CEO a score of 63/100.

Last updated 7 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Hot Topic's CEO Rating

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In the Bottom 20% of 1808 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 15% of 403 Nearby Companies in Los Angeles
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Hot Topic CEO Steve Vranes Bio

Steve Vranes serves as the CEO / President of Hot Topic.

Who Ranks Hot Topic's CEO Rating the Highest?

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 87/100

Department - Design 83/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 80/100

Who Ranks Hot Topic's CEO Rating the Lowest?

Department - Product 40/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 40/100

Ethnicity - Other 46/100

Hot Topic CEO Steve Vranes At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Hot Topic.

Hot Topic's CEO is highly regarded by employees who have been at the company Less than 1 Year, the Design department, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, the Product department and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.