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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
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Hot Topic CEO & Leadership Team Ratings

Steve Vranes and the Hot Topic leadership team are scored a "D" by 640 employees placing it in the Bottom 20% of companies sized 5,001-10,000 Employees on Comparably. The Leadership Score of 56/100 is based on 1510 ratings; it combines employee feedback on their CEO (57/100), Manager (58/100), and Executive Team (56/100).

Steve Vranes Hot Topic CEO Rating

Bottom 20% Compared to other companies of similar size in Los Angeles
D
57 / 100
Steve Vranes Hot Topic's CEOSteve Vranes the CEO of Hot Topic received an average score of 57 from Hot Topic employees.
Female employees at Hot Topic rate the CEO the highest.
Male: 53
Female: 62
The Design department at Hot Topic rate the CEO the highest, while Product department rates the CEO lowest.
Design: 83
Marketing: 77
Customer Support: 67
Sales: 58
Product: 40
Employees who have been at Hot Topic for Less Than 1 Year rate the CEO the highest.
87
Less Than 1 Year
60
1 to 2 Years
68
2 to 5 Years
Hispanic or Latino employees at Hot Topic rate the CEO the highest.
Hispanic or Latino: 74
Asian or Pacific Islander: 66
African American/Black: 63
Caucasian: 58
Other: 46

Hot Topic Manager Rating

Bottom 25% Compared to other companies of similar size in Los Angeles
D+
58 / 100
Managers received an average score of 58 from Hot Topic employees.
Male employees at Hot Topic rate their Manager the highest.
Male: 51
Female: 51
The Marketing department at Hot Topic rate their Manager the highest, while Product department rates their Manager lowest.
Marketing: 68
Sales: 58
Product: 40
Employees who have been at Hot Topic for Less Than 1 Year rate their Manager the highest.
82
Less Than 1 Year
38
2 to 5 Years
Asian or Pacific Islander employees at Hot Topic rate their Manager the highest.
Asian or Pacific Islander: 70
Caucasian: 59
Hispanic or Latino: 59
Other: 42

Hot Topic Executive Team Rating

Bottom 25% Compared to other companies of similar size in Los Angeles
D+
56 / 100
The Executive team received an average score of 56 from Hot Topic employees.
Female employees at Hot Topic rate the Executive Team the highest.
Male: 52
Female: 59
The Marketing department at Hot Topic rate the Executive Team the highest, while Product department rates the Executive Team lowest.
Marketing: 85
Sales: 54
Product: 40
Employees who have been at Hot Topic for Less Than 1 Year rate the Executive Team the highest.
86
Less Than 1 Year
47
2 to 5 Years
Hispanic or Latino employees at Hot Topic rate the Executive Team the highest.
Hispanic or Latino: 67
Caucasian: 57
Asian or Pacific Islander: 47
Other: 43
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