International Paper Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
269
TOTAL
RATINGS
2492

International Paper Company Culture

International Paper Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
International Paper's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

International Paper CEO

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mark Sutton International Paper's CEO
Mark Sutton
71 /100

Diversity at International Paper

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at International Paper have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at International Paper

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Women at International Paper have rated Executive Team, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

International Paper 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

4

International Paper employees are 4% more likely to recommend International Paper as a great place to work

40%Promoters
24%Passives
36%Detractors

Working at International Paper

Working at International Paper is rated below average by 269 employees, across various culture dimensions. International Paper employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting International Paper’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Jackson, TN. See below in detail how working at International Paper was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at International Paper

C

Overall Company Culture at International Paper is rated C

Last updated today

Bottom
40%

International Paper ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 269 Employees

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Product
85
Product85
Finance
78
Finance78
HR
74
HR74
Operations
52
Operations52
Engineering
46
Engineering46

International Paper Employee Reviews

Out of 197 International Paper employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping International Paper improve their work culture.

71%
29%
Positive Reviews71%
Constructive Feedback29%

Positive Reviews From International Paper Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    They pay a lot of money to minorities
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They smell good and brings lots of donuts
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    The pension for retirement and welfare of my family

Constructive Feedback From International Paper Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I think that all employees, including us on the manufacturing floor, should have some sort of stock investment option. Health benefits could absolutely be better. Also, it would be amazing to get paid every week.
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Give them a culture worth the buy in.
  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    Listen to the skill your candidates posses and utilize them.

International Paper Company Information

International Paper Company Overview

Manufacturer of pulp and paper products.

International Paper Mission, Vision & Values

International Paper Mission Statement

To improve people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day We do the right things, in the right ways, for the right reasons, all of the time—this is The IP Way. The IP Way Forward is how we go beyond just doing the right things; it's how we create value for all stakeholders for generations to come.

International Paper Vision Statement

To be among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world

International Paper Values

  • Sustaining Forests
  • Investing in People
  • Improving our Planet
  • Creating Innovative Products
  • Delivering Inspired Performance
Headquarter6400 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 3819
Moscow, TN
United States of America
Websitewww.internationalpaper.com
Founding Date1898
Tel(901) 419-7473
Company StatusPublic

International Paper Competitors

International Paper competitors include Smurfit Kappa Group, Georgia-Pacific, WestRock, and Weyerhaeuser. International Paper ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how International Paper compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Smurfit Kappa Group's Logo
    Smurfit Kappa Group
    4.7/5
  2. #2
    Georgia-Pacific's Logo
    Georgia-Pacific
    3.4/5
  3. #3
    International Paper's Logo
    International Paper
    3.2/5
  4. #4
    WestRock's Logo
    WestRock
    3.0/5
  5. #5
    Weyerhaeuser's Logo
    Weyerhaeuser
    2.4/5
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International Paper Employees

269 employees at International Paper have reviewed International Paper across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 269 International Paper 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 International Paper are generally satisfied with their total compensation at International Paper, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at International Paper are generally satisfied with their team. 269 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at International Paper are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at International Paper believe the environment at International Paper is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at International Paper is comfortably fast. About 30% of the employees at International Paper work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at International Paper are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
International Paper employees generally work 10.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at International Paper report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at International Paper have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
75% of International Paper employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
International Paper employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of International Paper employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
International Paper employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
54% of International Paper employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining International Paper - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining International Paper is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. International Paper employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.

International Paper KPIs and OKRs

At International Paper 17% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of International Paper's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 International Paper employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes89%
No11%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes17%
No83%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

International Paper CEO & Leadership

International Paper CEO - Mark Sutton

Mark Sutton International Paper's CEO
71 /100

Mark’s approval rate is just above average, putting Mark in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Jackson, TN. Mark Sutton is well regarded by employees for the Compensation International Paper offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Mark is most liked by employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years and employees in the Finance department. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to International Paper’s competitors, Mark Sutton ranks just above Georgia-Pacific’s CEO Christian Fischer. With Mark’s leadership, International Paper employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Mark was rated slightly below average for Environment.

International Paper Leadership

The International Paper Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Mark Sutton, Chief Counsel - Corporate Development and Finance Tong Z, and Senior Vice President - Human Resources Mike Kraevel

  • Mark Sutton  CEO / President

    Mark Sutton CEO / President

    Mark Sutton serves as the CEO / President of International Paper.

  • Tong Z Chief Counsel - Corporate Development and Finance

    Tong Z serves as the Chief Counsel - Corporate Development and Finance of International Paper. Tong started at... read more

  • Mike Kraevel Senior Vice President - Human Resources

    Mike Kraevel serves as the Senior Vice President - Human Resources of International Paper.

  • Michael Amick Senior Vice President, North American Paper, Pulp & Consumer Packaging

    Michael Amick serves as the Senior Vice President, North American Paper, Pulp & Consumer Packaging of International... read more

  • John Sims Senior Vice President and President Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia

    John Sims serves as the Senior Vice President and President Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia of International... read more

  • Carol Roberts Senior Vice President

    Carol Roberts serves as the Senior Vice President of International Paper.

  • Tom Kadien Sr. Vice President

    Tom Kadien serves as the Sr. Vice President of International Paper. Tom started at International Paper in March of 2004.... read more

  • Jean Ribieras Senior Vice President, Industrial Packaging The Americas

    Jean Ribieras serves as the Senior Vice President, Industrial Packaging The Americas of International Paper. Jean... read more

  • Greg Houdek VP Operations West

    Greg Houdek serves as the VP Operations West of International Paper.

International Paper Salaries

How much does International Paper pay?

How much do people at International Paper get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at International Paper is $130,657, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,875, or $63 per hour.

At International Paper, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $235,292 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,973 annually. Average International Paper salaries by department include: Customer Support at $69,592, IT at $105,436, Admin at $62,061, and Communications at $235,428. Half of International Paper salaries are above $131,875.

120 employees at International Paper rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 367 ratings) while 114 employees at International Paper rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 123 ratings).

Salaries contributed from International Paper employees include job titles like Developer, Jr Designer, Operations Manager, and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from International Paper employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$72k
$72k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$102k
$102k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$130k
$130k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$182k
$182k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$235k
$235k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$276k
$276k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$294k
$294k100th Percentile
$130,657*
Average Compensation
$131,875*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

International Paper Salaries by City

International Paper Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at International Paper

Diverse employees at International Paper score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing International Paper in the Bottom 40% 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 International Paper across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 67/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years
Diverse Employees 78/100
Department - Finance

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 44/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 35/100
Department - Engineering

International Paper Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

International Paper PTO

International Paper's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is International Paper's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 22% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. International Paper's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time45%
Vacation Policy22%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution22%
Childcare11%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo22%
$1500 - $2500/mo22%
$1000 -$1500/mo11%
$500 -$1000/mo45%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, International Paper applied for 31 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 77% were approved, 19% certified-withdrawn, and 3% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at International Paper unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 6 were withdrawn by International Paper after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

31
Total Applied
  • 77% Granted (24 out of 31)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 31)
  • 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 31)
  • 19% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (6 out of 31)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let International Paper Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in International Paper on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
Design
25%
Finance
25%

Candidates By Location

Lawrence
25%
Saint Louis
25%
Other
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding International Paper

What is International Paper address?

International Paper location is at 6400 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 3819

Who is the CEO of International Paper?

International Paper CEO is Mark Sutton, their score by employees is 71

What is International Paper eNPS?

The eNPS for International Paper is 4

What is the salary for Sales Engineer in International Paper?

Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 153k

What are the salaries in the Sales in International Paper?

The average salaries for Sales in International Paper is 150k

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