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Mars Company Culture
Mars Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Mars' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A-Gender
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Professional Development
A-CEO Rating
B+Mars CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Grant Reid
75 /100
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Diversity at Mars
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Mars have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Mars
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Mars have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Mars 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
24
Mars employees are 24% more likely to recommend Mars as a great place to work
| 54% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at Mars
Working at Mars is rated highly by 373 employees, across various culture dimensions. Mars employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Professional Development categories, putting Mars’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Mars was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Mars
B
Overall Company Culture at Mars is rated B
Last updated 2 days ago
Top
25%
Mars ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Mars Employee Reviews
Out of 269 Mars employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Mars improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Mars Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Getting the job! It's a different process compared to other companies
- What makes you most happy at work?The people. It's like a community which I love
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?You can be yourself at work, you can take part in different activities like I&D ventures, cookouts, recycling drives etc
Constructive Feedback From Mars Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Company culture centers around the fact that Mars is supposed to be a "family", so that is what they push.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Part of Mars performance management is just shuffling bad employees around the organization.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I was relieved of my work without any concrete reasons and I was blocked from seeing any manager nor the administration to query their decision
Mars Company Information
Mars Company Overview
In 1911, Frank C. Mars made the first Mars candies in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen and established Mars’ first roots as a confectionery
Mars Mission, Vision & Values
Mars Mission & Values
Our objective as a company is to create a mutuality of benefits for all of our stakeholders through our operations. We strive to do this by putting our Principles into action every day to make a difference to people and the planet through our performance.
Mars Vision Statement
Our Leaders Vision For A Better World Every day, our leaders do their best to embody and act upon the principle-based behaviors that set the tone for how we do business.
| Headquarter | Mclean, VA 22101 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mars.com |
| Founding Date | 1911 |
| Company Status | Private |
Mars Competitors
Mars competitors include Mondelez International North America, Hershey Company, Nestle USA, and Conagra Brands. Mars ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Mars 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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Mars Employees
373 employees at Mars have reviewed Mars 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 373 Mars employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Mars are pleased with their total compensation at Mars, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Mars are generally satisfied with their team. 373 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Mars are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Mars believe the environment at Mars is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Mars is moderate. About 54% of the employees at Mars work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Mars are 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
Mars employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Mars report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Mars have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
77% of Mars employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Mars employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
67% of Mars employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Mars employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
67% of Mars employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Mars - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Mars is that the company was prepared on their first day. Mars employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.
Mars KPIs and OKRs
At Mars 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Mars' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Mars employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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Mars CEO & Leadership
Mars CEO - Grant Reid
75 /100
Grant’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Mars’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Sales department, employees in the Marketing department, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees in the Operations department, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees in the Product department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Mars’s competitors, Grant Reid ranks right above Nestle USA CEO Steve Presley. Under Reid’s leadership, Mars employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Environment and Executive Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Mars could stand to see real improvement.
Mars Leadership
The Mars Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Grant Reid, Vice President Finance & CFO Petcare North America Ross Plagman, and Global CFO - Mars Fishcare Bill Downs
Grant Reid CEO / President
Grant Reid serves as the CEO / President of Mars.
Ross Plagman Vice President Finance & CFO Petcare North America
Ross Plagman serves as the Vice President Finance & CFO Petcare North America of Mars. Ross started at Mars in February... read more
Bill Downs Global CFO - Mars Fishcare
Bill Downs serves as the Global CFO - Mars Fishcare of Mars. Bill started at Mars in December of 2015. Bill currently... read more
Madhuri Patel CFO Mars Global Services, VP Mars Financial Services
Madhuri Patel serves as the CFO Mars Global Services, VP Mars Financial Services of Mars. Madhuri started at Mars in... read more
Frederic Steunou VP Finance, CFO Latin America
Frederic Steunou serves as the VP Finance, CFO Latin America of Mars. Frederic started at Mars in January of 2018.... read more
Marcus Zogby Executive VP
Marcus Zogby serves as the Executive VP of Mars.
Dave Kelly Sr. VP National Accounts
Dave Kelly serves as the Sr. VP National Accounts of Mars.
george francis senior vice president
george francis serves as the senior vice president of Mars.
Jeremiah Ashukian Vice President of Service & Finance, Mars Chocolate North America
Jeremiah Ashukian serves as the Vice President of Service & Finance, Mars Chocolate North America of Mars. Jeremiah... read more
Mars Salaries
How much does Mars pay?
How much do people at Mars get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Mars is $124,456, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,792, or $57 per hour.
At Mars, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $219,761 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,048 annually. Average Mars salaries by department include: IT at $112,397, Legal at $154,129, Design at $114,730, and Customer Support at $140,889. Half of Mars salaries are above $118,792.
113 employees at Mars rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 337 ratings) while 105 employees at Mars rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 110 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Mars employees include job titles like Financial Analyst, Director of Security, and Contracts Specialist. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Mars employees.
Last updated 11 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $228k | $228k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$124,456*
Average Compensation
$118,792*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Mars Salaries by City
Mars Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Mars
Diverse employees at Mars score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Mars in the Top 30% 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 Mars across various culture dimensions.
At Mars, we embrace different perspectives and unique ways of thinking from everyone — because we believe that our differences make us even better, together,” said Michelle Thomas, Global Director of Inclusion and Diversity at Mars. “It’s an honor to be included on these lists, but our work doesn’t stop there. We believe that greater diversity within our Associates groups yield greater creativity and business success.
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Mars Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Mars PTO
Mars' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Mars' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Mars' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Mars Careers
Mars Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Mars applied for 27 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 74% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
27
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 74% Granted (20 out of 27)
- 4% Denied (1 out of 27)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 27)
- 22% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (6 out of 27)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Mars Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Mars on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 31% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 23% | |
Engineering | 15% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Operations | 8% | |
Other | 15% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 23% | |
|---|---|---|
Washington | 8% | |
New York City | 8% | |
Cockeysville | 8% | |
Austin | 8% | |
Other | 46% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Mars
Who is the CEO of Mars?
Mars CEO is Grant Reid, their score by employees is 75
What is Mars eNPS?
The eNPS for Mars is 24
What is the salary for HR Manager in Mars?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 104k
What are the salaries in the HR in Mars?
The average salaries for HR in Mars is 116k
Who are Mars competitors?
Mars main competitors are Mondelez International North America, Hershey Company, Nestle USA, Conagra Brands
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