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Jackson® (NYSE: JXN) is committed to helping clarify the complexity of retirement planning – for financial professionals and their clients. Through our range of annuity products, ?nancial know-how, history of award-winning service* and streamlined experiences, we strive to reduce the confusion that complicates retirement planning. We take a balanced, long-term approach to responsibly serving all our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, distribution partners, employees, regulators and community partners. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
43
TOTAL
RATINGS
501

JACKSON Company Culture

JACKSON Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.4/5
JACKSON's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

JACKSON CEO

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Laura Prieskorn JACKSON's CEO
Laura Prieskorn
66 /100

Diversity at JACKSON

Women at JACKSON

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at JACKSON have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

JACKSON 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?

-2

JACKSON employees are -2% more likely to recommend JACKSON as a great place to work

42%Promoters
14%Passives
44%Detractors

Working at JACKSON

Working at JACKSON is rated average by 43 employees, across various culture dimensions. JACKSON employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Office Culture categories, putting JACKSON’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Battle Creek, MI. See below in detail how working at JACKSON was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at JACKSON

C+

Overall Company Culture at JACKSON is rated C+

Last updated 25 days ago

Top
50%

JACKSON ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

JACKSON Employee Reviews

Out of 55 JACKSON employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping JACKSON improve their work culture.

69%
31%
Positive Reviews69%
Constructive Feedback31%

Positive Reviews From JACKSON Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Friendliness of the individuals interviewing
    Posted a month ago
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Fellow customer service associates in the care center
    Posted a month ago
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The basic associates with nothing to do with corporate roles
    Posted a month ago

Constructive Feedback From JACKSON Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Common sense, empathy, treating employees like people.
    Posted a month ago
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Listening and making attempts for improvements.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Being paid more would make me feel better about my compensation. Stop trying to placate us with stupid branded “swag,” most of it is tr

JACKSON Company Information

JACKSON Company Overview

Jackson® (NYSE: JXN) is committed to helping clarify the complexity of retirement planning – for financial professionals and their clients. Through our range of annuity products, ?nancial know-how, history of award-winning service* and streamlined experiences, we strive to reduce the confusion that complicates retirement planning. We take a balanced, long-term approach to responsibly serving all our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, distribution partners, employees, regulators and community partners. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow.

JACKSON was founded in 1961 and its current CEO is Laura Prieskorn. Since its inception 65 years ago, JACKSON has grown to 4000 employees.

JACKSON Mission, Vision & Values

JACKSON Mission Statement

Jackson is committed to reducing the complexity of retirement planning. Our retirement products, financial know-how, history of award-winning service* and streamlined experiences strive to reduce the confusion that complicates your plans. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow.

JACKSON Values

  • Empower
  • Execute
  • Respect
  • Create

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at JACKSON

The health of our planet is vital to our future—and the loved ones we protect. That’s why we’re taking thoughtful steps to reduce our carbon footprint, consume energy more efficiently, and use natural resources in innovative and impactful ways. And we’re excited about the on-site solar farm at our home office in Lansing, Mich., that generates renewable energy and reduces our need for traditional power generation.

Sustainability:
- Pollution prevention
- Renewable power
- ENERGY STAR® certification

Waste and recycling:
- Electronic delivery of documents
- Recycling and composting
- Dining services biodegradables

Ecology:
- Water metering and conservation
- Stormwater control program
- Green roofs

Jackson is committed to investing in communities where our associates live and work. Our contributions to local communities are driven by our associates.

Through volunteering, board service and monetary giving, our associates are encouraged to share their strengths and skills in the community. Volunteer paid time off (given to associates at all levels) is one example of how we empower our people to get involved and work with purpose.

Headquarter1 Corporate Way
Lansing, MI 48951
United States of America
Websitewww.jackson.com
Founding Date1961
Tel5176678027
Company StatusPublic
StockJXN
Jobswww.jackson.com/the-jackson-difference/careers.html
Social Sites

JACKSON Competitors

JACKSON competitors include Principal Financial Group, MetLife, Lincoln Financial Group, and Prudential. JACKSON ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how JACKSON compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Principal Financial Group's Logo
    Principal Financial Group
    4.5/5
  2. #2
    MetLife's Logo
    MetLife
    4.3/5
  3. #3
    Lincoln Financial Group's Logo
    Lincoln Financial Group
    4.2/5
  4. #4
    Prudential's Logo
    Prudential
    4.2/5
  5. #5
    JACKSON's Logo
    JACKSON
    3.4/5
  • East Lansing satellite location near Michigan State University
  • Chicago office
  • Listing Day on the NYSE
  • Listing Day on the NYSE

JACKSON Employees

JACKSON has 4000 employees. 43 employees at JACKSON have reviewed JACKSON across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 25 days ago.

Overall, the 43 JACKSON employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at JACKSON are generally satisfied with their total compensation at JACKSON, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at JACKSON are generally satisfied with their team. 43 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at JACKSON are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at JACKSON believe the environment at JACKSON is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at JACKSON is comfortably fast. About 68% of the employees at JACKSON work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

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

Joining JACKSON - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining JACKSON is that the company was very prepared on their first day. JACKSON employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

JACKSON KPIs and OKRs

At JACKSON 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of JACKSON's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 JACKSON employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

JACKSON CEO & Leadership

JACKSON CEO - Laura Prieskorn

Laura Prieskorn JACKSON's CEO
66 /100

JACKSON’s CEO Laura Prieskorn started in this role in 2021. Laura’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Laura in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Battle Creek, MI. Laura Prieskorn’s employees rank JACKSON in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 35% for Compensation, and in the Top 35% for Office Culture. Prieskorn is generally unpopular with JACKSON employees, but ranks especially low with Male employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.

JACKSON Leadership

The JACKSON Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Laura Prieskorn, EVP & CFO Andy Hopping, and Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer Dev Ganguly

  • Laura Prieskorn  CEO / President

    Laura Prieskorn CEO / President

    Laura Prieskorn serves as the CEO / President of JACKSON.

  • Andy Hopping EVP & CFO

    Andy Hopping serves as the EVP & CFO of JACKSON.

  • Dev Ganguly Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer

    Dev Ganguly serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer of Jackson. Dev started at Jackson in Jul of... read more

  • Jim Bossert Senior Vice President, Sales Development

    Jim Bossert serves as the Senior Vice President, Sales Development of JACKSON.

  • Tom Meyer Senior Vice President and General Counsel

    Tom Meyer serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of JACKSON.

  • Benjamin Marshall Regional Vice President

    Benjamin Marshall serves as the Regional Vice President of Jackson. Benjamin started at Jackson in March of 2003.... read more

  • Emily Livingstone Regional Vice President, National Accounts

    Emily Livingstone serves as the Regional Vice President, National Accounts of Jackson. Emily started at Jackson in... read more

  • Eric Holmes Regional Vice President

    Eric Holmes serves as the Regional Vice President of JACKSON.

  • Matt Wells Regional Vice President

    Matt Wells serves as the Regional Vice President of JACKSON.

JACKSON Salaries

How much does JACKSON pay?

How much do people at JACKSON get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at JACKSON is $120,745, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,990, or $58 per hour.

At JACKSON, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,697 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,408 annually. Average JACKSON salaries by department include: Sales at $139,380, Engineering at $138,591, HR at $110,805, and Design at $115,119. Half of JACKSON salaries are above $121,990.

21 employees at JACKSON rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 69 ratings) while 21 employees at JACKSON rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).

Salaries contributed from JACKSON employees include job titles like Senior Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from JACKSON employees.

Last updated a month ago.

1st Percentile
$70k
$70k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$96k
$96k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$120k
$120k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$172k
$172k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$227k
$227k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$245k
$245k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$288k
$288k100th Percentile
$120,745*
Average Compensation
$121,990*
Median Compensation

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

JACKSON Salaries by Department

Explore JACKSON Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at JACKSON

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at JACKSON across various culture dimensions.

Our commitment:,At Jackson, our workplace culture and associate engagement are integral to the growth and longevity of our company. We are committed to a culture of respect and believe that inclusion is the key to this culture, enabling our ability to innovate, execute and grow for the benefit of our associates, customers, shareholders and the communities where we live.,,Our mission:,Jackson cultivates a culture rooted in respect, empowerment, creativity and execution, where every individual feels valued, inspired, and equipped to contribute their best. We are stronger together, and fostering an environment where associates are supported to innovate, lead and collaborate enables our success as a company and as individuals.,,Our pillars:,To support the realization of our vision and mission, we have established the following strategic pillars:,, - Ensure an inclusive workplace: foster a culture where associates can build meaningful relationships, unlock their full potential and celebrate each other’s successes., - Develop a robust talent pool: welcome unique perspectives and capabilities across the business by attracting a robust pipeline of talent for development and succession planning., - Leverage partnerships: engage external organizations that support our mission and vision and add value and resources to the work we are doing internally., - Evaluate our achievements: execute on culture and engagement objectives and communicate our achievements.,, ,Our Business Resource Associate Groups (BRAGs):,Our workplace culture comes to life through our voluntary, associate-led resource groups. Supported by executive leadership and aligned with our mission and core values, our BRAGs provide opportunities to empower all associates to share their unique talents with each other.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

JACKSON Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Unique Office Space

JACKSON PTO

JACKSON's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. JACKSON's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time67%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution33%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo67%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo33%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

JACKSON Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, JACKSON applied for 15 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

JACKSON has a total of 4000 employees

15
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (15 out of 15)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 15)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 15)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 15)

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

Let JACKSON Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in JACKSON on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Marketing
100%

Candidates By Location

Denver
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding JACKSON

What is JACKSON address?

JACKSON location is at 1 Corporate Way

Who is the CEO of JACKSON?

JACKSON CEO is Laura Prieskorn, their score by employees is 66

What is JACKSON eNPS?

The eNPS for JACKSON is -2

What is the salary for Senior Designer in JACKSON?

Senior Designer average salary in the US is 117k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in JACKSON?

The average salaries for Engineering in JACKSON is 139k

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