

Diverse employees at La-Z-Boy have rated Environment, Meetings, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at La-Z-Boy have rated Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
La-Z-Boy employees are -14% more likely to recommend La-Z-Boy as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 49% | Detractors |
Working at La-Z-Boy is rated below average by 179 employees, across various culture dimensions. La-Z-Boy employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting La-Z-Boy’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Jackson, MI. See below in detail how working at La-Z-Boy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at La-Z-Boy is rated D+
Last updated 2 days ago
La-Z-Boy ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 191 La-Z-Boy employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping La-Z-Boy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
What makes you most happy at work?Great associates managed by fair management who listen to employees.
What are some of the best things about your team?Friendly, inviting, and very team oriented.
What is the best part about your compensation package?We have a compensation team that assures we're paid fair market value.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Better positive attitude and good communication
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Communications needs adjustable. Positive attitude
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication. Positive attitude. Kindness. Gratitude
"La-Z-Boy is a furniture manufacturer which makes home furniture, including upholstered recliners, sofas, stationary chairs, and sleepers."
We believe everyone should “Live life comfortably.” and it is our mission to help you do just that. Our furniture is made with the highest quality materials to provide you with years of comfort.
| Headquarter | Monroe, MI United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.la-z-boy.com |
| Founding Date | 1927 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | LZB |
La-Z-Boy competitors include Wayfair, Ethan Allen, Havertys, and Joybird. La-Z-Boy ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how La-Z-Boy compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

179 employees at La-Z-Boy have reviewed La-Z-Boy across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 179 La-Z-Boy employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at La-Z-Boy are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at La-Z-Boy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at La-Z-Boy are not very pleased with their team. 179 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at La-Z-Boy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at La-Z-Boy believe the environment at La-Z-Boy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at La-Z-Boy is moderate. About 61% of the employees at La-Z-Boy work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at La-Z-Boy are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining La-Z-Boy is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. La-Z-Boy employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 67% 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.
At La-Z-Boy 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of La-Z-Boy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 La-Z-Boy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Kurt’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kurt in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Jackson, MI. Kurt Darrow’s employees rank La-Z-Boy in the Bottom 40% for Outlook, in the Bottom 35% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 35% for Manager. Darrow is generally unpopular with La-Z-Boy employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and Female employees. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to La-Z-Boy’s competitors, Kurt Darrow ranks below both Havertys CEO Clarence Smith and Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah.
The La-Z-Boy Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Kurt Darrow, Cfo MIKE Epls, and SVP of Operations David Layman
Kurt Darrow CEO / President
Kurt Darrow serves as the CEO / President of La-Z-Boy.
David Layman SVP of Operations
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John Lucas VP Sales-Northeast Region
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Eli Winkler VP, Marketing, Digital CX & Ecommerce
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Johne Albanese VP-Marketing
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Barbara Jenkins Executive
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Gregg Schweir VP Research and Development
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How much do people at La-Z-Boy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at La-Z-Boy is $123,920, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,378, or $60 per hour.
At La-Z-Boy, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,682 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,275 annually. Average La-Z-Boy salaries by department include: Product at $151,028, HR at $114,607, Engineering at $137,252, and IT at $101,805. Half of La-Z-Boy salaries are above $125,378.
59 employees at La-Z-Boy rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 186 ratings) while 58 employees at La-Z-Boy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 60 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $275k | $275k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at La-Z-Boy score the company 46/100 across various culture categories, placing La-Z-Boy in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at La-Z-Boy across various culture dimensions.
La-Z-Boy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. La-Z-Boy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Sales | 70% | |
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Customer Support | 20% | |
Marketing | 10% |
Candidates By Location
Dallas | 10% | |
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Who is the CEO of La-Z-Boy?
La-Z-Boy CEO is Kurt Darrow, their score by employees is 65
What is La-Z-Boy eNPS?
The eNPS for La-Z-Boy is -14
What is the salary for Director of Sales in La-Z-Boy?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 227k
What are the salaries in the IT in La-Z-Boy?
The average salaries for IT in La-Z-Boy is 102k
Who are La-Z-Boy competitors?
La-Z-Boy main competitors are Wayfair, Ethan Allen, Havertys, Joybird