Lee Culture | Comparably
Lee is an American brand of denim jeans, first produced in 1889 in Salina, Kansas. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
18
TOTAL
RATINGS
217

Lee Company Culture

Lee Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.8/5
Lee's Overall Culture is rated D+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Lee CEO

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Daryl Foster Lee's CEO
Daryl Foster
78 /100

Diversity at Lee

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F

Diverse employees at Lee have rated Manager, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Lee

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Women at Lee have rated Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

Lee 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?

11

Lee employees are 11% more likely to recommend Lee as a great place to work

44%Promoters
23%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at Lee

Working at Lee is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lee employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Lee’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Hickory, NC. See below in detail how working at Lee was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Lee

D+

Overall Company Culture at Lee is rated D+

Last updated 2 months ago

Bottom
25%

Lee ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Lee Employee Reviews

Out of 20 Lee employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lee improve their work culture.

78%
22%
Positive Reviews78%
Constructive Feedback22%

Positive Reviews From Lee Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    When exercise every morning daily
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    The leadership is good no problem
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Professional and respectful and polite

Constructive Feedback From Lee Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Treating their employees with respect, and pay a decent wage
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Pay more for workers who have been with the company for a long time
  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    pay

Lee Company Information

Lee Company Overview

Lee is an American brand of denim jeans, first produced in 1889 in Salina, Kansas.

Lee Mission, Vision & Values

Lee Mission Statement

We’re here to help you #MoveYourLee: and that’s about more than just moving. It’s a mindset.

Lee Vision Statement

“We enable you to move boldly with style.”

Lee Values

  • We are DEDICATED to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.
  • We SERVE colleagues and business partners with integrity, consideration and respect.
  • We PROVIDE our employees and business associates with an inclusive and welcoming environment.
  • We ADVOCATE philanthropic and social responsibility for the greater good.
Headquarter1281 State Rd 1609
Taylorsville, NC 28681
United States of America
Websitewww.lee.com/
Founding Date1889
Tel(800)453-3348

Lee Competitors

Lee competitors include Kabbage, Inc, Hailo, and Levi Strauss & Co.. Lee ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lee compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Kabbage, Inc's Logo
    Kabbage, Inc
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    Hailo's Logo
    Hailo
    3.3/5
  3. #3
    Levi Strauss & Co. Logo
    Levi Strauss & Co.
    3.2/5
  4. #4
    Lee's Logo
    Lee
    2.8/5
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Lee Employees

18 employees at Lee have reviewed Lee across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.

Overall, the 18 Lee employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Lee are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Lee, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Lee are not very pleased with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at Lee are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Lee believe the environment at Lee is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lee is moderate. About 87% of the employees at Lee work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Lee - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Hickory, NC about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Hickory, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.

Lee KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Lee's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Lee employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Lee CEO & Leadership

Lee CEO - Daryl Foster

Daryl Foster Lee's CEO
78 /100

Daryl’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Hickory, NC. Lee’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, Caucasian employees, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Lee’s competitors, Daryl Foster ranks right above Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Charles Bergh. Under Foster’s leadership, Lee employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Work Culture. Office Culture and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Lee could stand to see real improvement.

Lee Leadership

The Lee Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Daryl Foster, VP/GM Dan Sterbenz, and VP - Global Head of Design Betty Madden

  • Daryl Foster  CEO / President

    Daryl Foster CEO / President

    Daryl Foster serves as the CEO / President of Lee.

  • Dan Sterbenz VP/GM

    Dan Sterbenz serves as the VP/GM of Lee.

  • Betty Madden VP - Global Head of Design

    Betty Madden serves as the VP - Global Head of Design of Lee Jeans. Betty currently resides in the... read more

Lee Salaries

How much does Lee pay?

How much do people at Lee get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lee is $112,298, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,383, or $55 per hour.

At Lee, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $267,141 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $32,858 annually. Average Lee salaries by department include: Finance at $74,526, Design at $90,519, Operations at $92,443, and Admin at $63,730. Half of Lee salaries are above $116,383.

8 employees at Lee rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 7 employees at Lee rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$59k
$59k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$86k
$86k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$115k
$115k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$195k
$195k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$263k
$263k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$356k
$356k100th Percentile
$112,298*
Average Compensation
$116,383*
Median Compensation

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

Lee Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Lee

Diverse employees at Lee score the company 39/100 across various culture categories, placing Lee in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lee across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 73/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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

Lee Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Lee PTO

Lee's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Lee's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals100%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$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?

Lee Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Lee applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 86% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

7
Total Applied
  • 86% Granted (6 out of 7)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 7)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 7)
  • 14% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 7)

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

Let Lee Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Lee on Comparably

Candidates By Department

IT
40%
All Industries
20%
Admin
20%
Engineering
20%

Candidates By Location

New York City
20%
Los Angeles
20%
Youngtown
20%
Oakland
20%
Winston Salem
20%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Lee

What is Lee address?

Lee location is at 1281 State Rd 1609

Who is the CEO of Lee?

Lee CEO is Daryl Foster, their score by employees is 78

What is Lee eNPS?

The eNPS for Lee is 11

What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Lee?

Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 138k

What are the salaries in the IT in Lee?

The average salaries for IT in Lee is 91k

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