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Kohl's Company Culture
Kohl's Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.1/5
Kohl's' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
B+Diversity
B-Gender
B-Professional Development
C+Team
C+Kohl's CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michelle Gass
61 /100
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Diversity at Kohl's
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at Kohl's have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Kohl's
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Kohl's have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Kohl's 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?"Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-27
Kohl's employees are -27% more likely to recommend Kohl's as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at Kohl's
Working at Kohl's is rated below average by 1291 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kohl's employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Kohl's’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Fond Du Lac, WI. See below in detail how working at Kohl's was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kohl's
C-
Overall Company Culture at Kohl's is rated C-
Last updated 12 days ago
Bottom
35%
Kohl's ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Kohl's Employee Reviews
Out of 1664 Kohl's employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kohl's improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Kohl's Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Easy, I was able to come in and talk to a manager
- What makes you most happy at work?Getting things done, being told I did a good job
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I think I am paid okay , I enjoy the healthcare and 401k offered .
Constructive Feedback From Kohl's Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Lack of product newness or story.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Supportive field leadership. A clear real vision.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Need to be more accountable and ready to help.
Kohl's Company Information
Kohl's Company Overview
Kohl’s Corporation (Kohl’s) operate family-oriented department stores that sell apparel, footwear and accessories
Kohl's Mission, Vision & Values
Kohl's Mission & Values
At Kohl's, our mission is to inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives. For more than 50 years, Kohl's has enjoyed a history of strong leadership. Our leadership team continues to move the company forward on the path to greatness.
Kohl's Vision Statement
Kohl's corporate vision statement is "We not only offer the best merchandise at the best prices, but we're always working to make your shopping experience enjoyable.
| Headquarter | N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kohlscorporation.com |
| Founding Date | 1988 |
| Tel | 262-703-5100 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | KSS |
Kohl's Competitors
Kohl's competitors include Target, Macy's, Belk, and Bed Bath & Beyond. Kohl's ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kohl's compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Kohl's Employees
1291 employees at Kohl's have reviewed Kohl's across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 12 days ago.
Overall, the 1291 Kohl's employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kohl's are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Kohl's, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kohl's are generally satisfied with their team. 1291 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Kohl's are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kohl's believe the environment at Kohl's is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kohl's is comfortably fast. About 81% of the employees at Kohl's work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kohl's are not very 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
Kohl's employees generally work 8.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Kohl's report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Kohl's have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
81% of Kohl's employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Kohl's employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
57% of Kohl's employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Kohl's employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of Kohl's employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Kohl's - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Kohl's is that the company was prepared on their first day. Kohl's employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
Kohl's KPIs and OKRs
At Kohl's 54% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Kohl's' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 47 Kohl's employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 36 have said yes.
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Kohl's CEO & Leadership
61 /100
Kohl's CEO Awards and Recognitions
Kohl's’s CEO Michelle Gass started in this role in 2018. Michelle’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michelle in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Fond Du Lac, WI. Michelle Gass’s employees rank Kohl's in the Top 20% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Professional Development, and in the Top 50% for Team. Gass is generally unpopular with Kohl's employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years and employees in the Product department. However, employees in the Finance department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Kohl's’s competitors, Michelle Gass ranks below both Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette and Target CEO Brian Cornell.
Kohl's Leadership
The Kohl's Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Michelle Gass, Chief Administrative Officer Richard D. Schepp, and Chief Operating Officer Sona Chawla
Michelle Gass CEO / President
Gass joined Kohl’s in 2013 as chief customer officer and was named chief merchandising and customer officer in 2015.... read more
Richard D. Schepp Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. Richard D. Schepp has been the Chief Administrative Officer of Kohl's Corporation since June 2015 and served as its... read more
Sona Chawla Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Sona Chawla has been the Chief Operating Officer of Kohl's Corporation and Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. since... read more
Jason J. Kelroy Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Jason J. Kelroy has been Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Kohl's Corporation since August... read more
Jeff Manby Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Men's & Children's
Mr. Jeff Manby has been Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Men's & Children's at Kohl's Corp.... read more
Will Setliff Executive Vice President of Marketing
Mr. Will Setliff has been an Executive Vice President of Marketing at Kohl's Corp. since February 2014. Mr. Setliff... read more
Dan Newman Executive Vice President of Merchandise Planning & Allocation
Mr. Dan Newman serves as an Executive Vice President of Merchandise Planning & Allocation at Kohl's Corp.
Nancy Feldman Executive Vice President of Women's Apparel
Ms. Nancy Feldman serves as an Executive Vice President of Women's Apparel at Kohl's Corp.
Kohl's Salaries
How much does Kohl's pay?
How much do people at Kohl's get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kohl's is $138,928, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $148,858, or $71 per hour.
At Kohl's, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,832 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $40,852 annually. Average Kohl's salaries by department include: Legal at $156,912, Marketing at $138,136, Finance at $88,459, and Admin at $61,665. Half of Kohl's salaries are above $148,858.
694 employees at Kohl's rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2116 ratings) while 664 employees at Kohl's rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 701 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Kohl's employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Senior Developer, Art Director, and Principal Designer. Comparably data has a total of 7 salary records from Kohl's employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $112k | $112k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $133k | $133k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $196k | $196k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$138,928*
Average Compensation
$148,858*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kohl's Salaries by City
Kohl's Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kohl's
Diverse employees at Kohl's score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Kohl's in the Top 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 Kohl's across various culture dimensions.
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Kohl's Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Kohl's PTO
Kohl's' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 74% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Kohl's' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 30% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Kohl's' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Kohl's Careers
Kohl's Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Kohl's applied for 73 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 89% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, and 10% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Kohl's unveil that 7 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Kohl's after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
73
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 89% Granted (65 out of 73)
- 0% Denied ( out of 73)
- 10% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (7 out of 73)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 73)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Kohl's Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Kohl's on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 33% | |
Admin | 10% | |
Design | 6% | |
IT | 5% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Milwaukee | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 6% | |
Minneapolis | 3% | |
Brookfield | 3% | |
Washington | 2% | |
Other | 68% |
Kohl's Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Kohl's' Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Kohl's? Employees are not so happy at Kohl's and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Kohl's employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 34% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Kohl's?
Operations
HR
Sales
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships34%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult34%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 HR Interns
Very Difficult9%
Somewhat Difficult9%
Not Difficult27%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships55%
Answered by 11 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kohl's
What is Kohl's address?
Kohl's location is at N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive
Who is the CEO of Kohl's?
Kohl's CEO is Michelle Gass, their score by employees is 61
What is Kohl's eNPS?
The eNPS for Kohl's is -27
What is Kohl's revenue?
Kohl's revenue is $19B
What is the salary for Community Manager in Kohl's?
Community Manager average salary in the US is 75k
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