JBL Culture | Comparably
JBL, a unit of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, designs and builds audio equipment for consumers. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
76
TOTAL
RATINGS
355

JBL Company Culture

JBL Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

JBL CEO

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dinesh Paliwal JBL's CEO
Dinesh Paliwal
71 /100

Diversity at JBL

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at JBL have rated Professional Development, Manager, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

JBL 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

12

JBL employees are 12% more likely to recommend JBL as a great place to work

49%Promoters
14%Passives
37%Detractors

Working at JBL

Working at JBL is rated highly by 76 employees, across various culture dimensions. JBL employees are most satisfied about Retention, Outlook, and Executive Team categories, putting JBL’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at JBL was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at JBL

A+

Overall Company Culture at JBL is rated A+

Last updated 13 days ago

Top
5%

JBL ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

JBL Employee Reviews

Out of 46 JBL employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping JBL improve their work culture.

78%
22%
Positive Reviews78%
Constructive Feedback22%

Positive Reviews From JBL Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Their positive mentality in dfferent scenario's
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    great blokes great lasses great team
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    The engineering team at JBL has constantly surprised me with originality and innovation over the last 4 years!

JBL Company Information

JBL Company Overview

JBL, a unit of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, designs and builds audio equipment for consumers.

JBL Mission, Vision & Values

JBL Mission Statement

We combine passion and purpose to design and deliver smart products, systems, software and services that connect people wherever they are. We lead with integrity, innovate with intention, and drive operational excellence to inspire breakthrough performances that generate customer value and strong shareholder returns.

JBL Vision Statement

To make life more connected, entertaining, personalized and productive.

JBL Values

  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Inclusion
  • Integrity
HeadquarterLos Angeles, CA
United States of America
Websitein.jbl.com/

JBL Competitors

JBL competitors include Beats Electronics. JBL ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how JBL compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    JBL's Logo
    JBL
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    Beats Electronics' Logo
    Beats Electronics
    2.4/5
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JBL Employees

76 employees at JBL have reviewed JBL across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 13 days ago.

Overall, the 76 JBL employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at JBL are pleased with their total compensation at JBL, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at JBL are pleased with their team. 76 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at JBL are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at JBL believe the environment at JBL is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at JBL is extremely fast. About 55% of the employees at JBL work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at JBL are extremely 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
JBL employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at JBL report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
91% of JBL employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
JBL employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
78% of JBL employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining JBL - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.

JBL KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of JBL's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 JBL employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

JBL CEO & Leadership

JBL CEO - Dinesh Paliwal

Dinesh Paliwal JBL's CEO
71 /100

Dinesh’s approval rate is just above average, putting Dinesh in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Dinesh Paliwal is well regarded by employees for the Retention JBL offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Dinesh is most liked by Male employees and employees identified with Other ethnicities. When compared to JBL’s competitors, Dinesh Paliwal ranks just above Beats Electronics’s CEO Jimmy Iovine. With Dinesh’s leadership, JBL employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and Outlook. Dinesh was rated slightly below average for Diversity.

JBL Leadership

The JBL Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Dinesh Paliwal, Vice President of Sales Operations Bill KLein, and EVP, Sales Buzz Goodwin

  • Dinesh Paliwal  CEO / President

    Dinesh Paliwal CEO / President

    Dinesh Paliwal serves as the CEO / President of JBL.

  • Bill KLein Vice President of Sales Operations

    Bill KLein serves as the Vice President of Sales Operations of JBL Professional. Bill started at JBL Professional in... read more

  • Buzz Goodwin EVP, Sales

    Buzz Goodwin serves as the EVP, Sales of JBL.

  • Doug Daniel VP International Sales

    Doug Daniel serves as the VP International Sales of JBL.

  • Verne Chadwick VP Manufacturing

    Verne Chadwick serves as the VP Manufacturing of JBL.

JBL Salaries

How much does JBL pay?

How much do people at JBL get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at JBL is $126,660, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,099, or $57 per hour.

At JBL, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $249,456 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,566 annually. Average JBL salaries by department include: IT at $115,428, Admin at $61,026, Customer Support at $133,440, and Legal at $172,604. Half of JBL salaries are above $119,099.

15 employees at JBL rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings) while 13 employees at JBL rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$71k
$71k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$92k
$92k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$118k
$118k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$160k
$160k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$203k
$203k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$240k
$240k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$245k
$245k100th Percentile
$126,660*
Average Compensation
$119,099*
Median Compensation

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

JBL Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at JBL

Diverse employees at JBL score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing JBL in the Bottom 45% 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 JBL across various culture dimensions.

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

JBL Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

JBL PTO

JBL's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

JBL Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in JBL on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
Marketing
25%
Sales
13%
Engineering
13%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
88%
Buena Park
13%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding JBL

Who is the CEO of JBL?

JBL CEO is Dinesh Paliwal, their score by employees is 71

What is JBL eNPS?

The eNPS for JBL is 12

What is the salary for Director of Marketing in JBL?

Director of Marketing average salary in the US is 177k

What are the salaries in the Business Development in JBL?

The average salaries for Business Development in JBL is 142k

Who are JBL competitors?

JBL main competitors are Beats Electronics

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