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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHu-Friedy employees are 40% more likely to recommend Hu-Friedy as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Hu-Friedy is rated below average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hu-Friedy employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Hu-Friedy’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Hu-Friedy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hu-Friedy is rated C
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Hu-Friedy ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 12 Hu-Friedy employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hu-Friedy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 90% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 10% |
What makes you most happy at work?My coworkers and the work
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The dynamic of the team.
What are some of the best things about your team?They work together, we help one another. We enjoy working here and make it fun.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay fairly, across the board.
Hu-Friedy manufactures dental instruments for dental professionals worldwide.
“Improving lives through better dentistry—smile after smile”
| Headquarter | Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hu-friedy.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1908 |
| Company Status | Private |
20 employees at Hu-Friedy have reviewed Hu-Friedy 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 20 Hu-Friedy employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hu-Friedy are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Hu-Friedy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hu-Friedy are generally satisfied with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Hu-Friedy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hu-Friedy believe the environment at Hu-Friedy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hu-Friedy is moderate. About 27% of the employees at Hu-Friedy work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Hu-Friedy are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Hu-Friedy is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Hu-Friedy employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Hu-Friedy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Hu-Friedy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Ron’s approval rate is just above average, putting Ron in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Ron Saslow is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Hu-Friedy offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Ron is most liked by Male employees and Caucasian employees. With Ron’s leadership, Hu-Friedy employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Outlook. Ron was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
The Hu-Friedy Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Ron Saslow, CFO Deb Morrin, and Chief Marketing Officer Patrick Bernardi
Ron Saslow CEO / President
Ron Saslow serves as the CEO / President of Hu-Friedy.
Deb Morrin CFO
Deb Morrin serves as the CFO of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. Deb started at Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC in March of 2002. Deb... read more
Patrick Bernardi Chief Marketing Officer
Patrick Bernardi serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. Patrick started at Hu-Friedy Mfg.... read more
Jim Ahlborn Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jim Ahlborn serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. Jim started at... read more
Jennifer Naylor Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer
Jennifer Naylor serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. Jennifer... read more
Maureen Cole Vice President - Global Human Resources
Maureen Cole serves as the Vice President - Global Human Resources of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. Maureen started at... read more
Mary Frese Vice President Global Customer Care and Professional Education
Mary Frese serves as the Vice President Global Customer Care and Professional Education of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC. Mary... read more
Dale Herman Vice President, North America Sales and Global Education
Dale Herman serves as the Vice President, North America Sales and Global Education of Hu-Friedy.
Paul Karras Chief Information Officer
Paul Karras serves as the Chief Information Officer of Hu-Friedy.
How much do people at Hu-Friedy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hu-Friedy is $85,467, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $82,807, or $39 per hour.
At Hu-Friedy, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $168,545 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,949 annually. Average Hu-Friedy salaries by department include: Design at $77,404, Business Development at $110,752, HR at $77,263, and Engineering at $103,384. Half of Hu-Friedy salaries are above $82,807.
12 employees at Hu-Friedy rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings) while 12 employees at Hu-Friedy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $53k | $53k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $67k | $67k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $78k | $78k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $151k | $151k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $253k | $253k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hu-Friedy across various culture dimensions.
Hu-Friedy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Hu-Friedy's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Hu-Friedy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Hu-Friedy?
Hu-Friedy CEO is Ron Saslow, their score by employees is 72
What is Hu-Friedy eNPS?
The eNPS for Hu-Friedy is 40
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Hu-Friedy?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 56k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Hu-Friedy?
The average salaries for Operations in Hu-Friedy is 78k
Who is Hu-Friedy leadership?
Deb Morrin, Patrick Bernardi & Jim Ahlborn are part of Hu-Friedy leadership, Ron Saslow is the CEO