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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
353
TOTAL
RATINGS
2663

National Grid Company Culture

National Grid Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.4/5
National Grid's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

National Grid CEO

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John Pettigrew National Grid's CEO
John Pettigrew
70 /100

Diversity at National Grid

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B

Diverse employees at National Grid have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Women at National Grid

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C+

Women at National Grid have rated Happiness, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

National Grid 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

-5

National Grid employees are -5% more likely to recommend National Grid as a great place to work

35%Promoters
25%Passives
40%Detractors

Working at National Grid

Working at National Grid is rated average by 353 employees, across various culture dimensions. National Grid employees are most satisfied about Happiness, CEO Rating, and Compensation categories, putting National Grid’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Hot Springs Village, AR. See below in detail how working at National Grid was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at National Grid

C+

Overall Company Culture at National Grid is rated C+

Last updated today

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50%

National Grid ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 353 Employees

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HR
80
HR80
Operations
73
Operations73
Engineering
72
Engineering72
Customer Support
65
Customer Support65
Design
63
Design63
IT
56
IT56

National Grid Employee Reviews

Out of 234 National Grid employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping National Grid improve their work culture.

62%
38%
Positive Reviews62%
Constructive Feedback38%

Positive Reviews From National Grid Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    People genuinely care about one another.
    Posted 15 days ago
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The interview was friendly and helpful.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    My paycheck and benefits that included

Constructive Feedback From National Grid Employees

  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Departments work alone, not as a Company together.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Upper Management cares about bonuses and will sacrafice Employee Benefits in doing so.
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Need to treat customers better.

National Grid Company Information

National Grid Company Overview

world's largest utilities, focused on delivering energy safely, efficiently, reliably and responsibly

National Grid Mission, Vision & Values

National Grid Mission Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our global environment for future generations and providing all our customers with the highest standards of service through investment in our networks and through our talented, diverse workforce. National Grid owns the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales and operates the system across Great Britain.

National Grid Vision Statement

We will exceed the expectations of our customers, shareholders and communities today and make possible the energy systems of tomorrow. Our vision also looks to the future, reminding us of the critical role we will play for future generations. We are already seeing changes in our energy system as more renewable and decentralised generation is introduced. To be relevant in this future, we have to play an active role in helping shape the energy landscape, and benefitting from what it provides.

National Grid Values

  • Every day we do the right thing
  • Every day we find a better way

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at National Grid

Find out about our activities, the three key areas that we really care about and how they are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how the company is performing against our sustainability targets and our main ambitions for the future as a responsible business.

We are passionate about operating our business in an environmentally responsible way and making sure sustainability shapes our thinking and decision-making.

Sustainability is helping us find a better way to do business; saving money, reducing environmental impact and building strong relationships with our local communities and stakeholders.

Our environmental sustainability framework is called Our Contribution. Within it, we have identified three themes that we feel are most significant for our business and where we can make the biggest contribution to society and deliver business benefits.

These themes are: our climate commitment; responsible resource use; and, caring for our natural environment. By reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, finding better ways of conserving resources and protecting natural habitats and green spaces across the UK and US, we are finding better ways to do business. We know that sustainable business is good business and we invite you to read more about our main themes and targets.

HeadquarterLondon, AR
United States of America
Websitewww2.nationalgrid.com/
Founding Date1990
Tel+44 20 7004 3000
Company StatusPublic
StockNGG

National Grid Competitors

National Grid competitors include Engie, Exelon Corporation, Dominion, and Daily Herald. National Grid ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how National Grid compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Engie's Logo
    Engie
    4.2/5
  2. #2
    Exelon Corporation's Logo
    Exelon Corporation
    4.2/5
  3. #3
    Dominion's Logo
    Dominion
    4.1/5
  4. #4
    Daily Herald's Logo
    Daily Herald
    3.8/5
  5. #5
    National Grid's Logo
    National Grid
    3.4/5
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National Grid Employees

353 employees at National Grid have reviewed National Grid across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 353 National Grid employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at National Grid are generally satisfied with their total compensation at National Grid, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at National Grid are generally satisfied with their team. 353 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at National Grid are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at National Grid believe the environment at National Grid is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at National Grid is moderate. About 61% of the employees at National Grid work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at National Grid 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
National Grid employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at National Grid report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
76% of National Grid employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
National Grid employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
67% of National Grid employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
National Grid employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
67% of National Grid employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining National Grid - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining National Grid is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. National Grid employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

National Grid KPIs and OKRs

At National Grid 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of National Grid's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 National Grid employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes86%
No14%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

National Grid CEO & Leadership

National Grid CEO - John Pettigrew

John Pettigrew National Grid's CEO
70 /100

John’s approval rate is just above average, putting John in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Hot Springs Village, AR. John Pettigrew is well regarded by employees for the Happiness National Grid offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. John is most liked by employees in the Design department and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees in the Customer Support department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to National Grid’s competitors, John Pettigrew ranks just above Daily Herald’s CEO Debbie Abels. With John’s leadership, National Grid employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and Compensation. John was rated slightly below average for Outlook.

National Grid Leadership

The National Grid Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO John Pettigrew, Executive Director of UK & Executive Director Nicola Shaw, and Chief Electricity Engineer David Wright

  • John Pettigrew  CEO / President

    John Pettigrew CEO / President

    John Pettigrew serves as the CEO / President of National Grid.

  • Nicola Shaw Executive Director of UK & Executive Director

    Ms. Nicola Shaw, B.A, MST CBE, has been an Executive Director of UK and Executive Director at National Grid plc since... read more

  • David Wright Chief Electricity Engineer

    Mr. David Wright serves as Chief Electricity Engineer and Chair of Electricity Transmission Owner at National Grid plc.... read more

  • Iwan Hughes Head of Whitehall & Industry Affairs

    Mr. Iwan Hughes serves as Head of Whitehall & Industry Affairs at National Grid plc since June 2012 and served as its... read more

  • Ross Turrini Chief Gas Engineer and Senior VP of US Gas Engineering & Process

    Mr. Ross Turrini serves as Chief Gas Engineer and Senior Vice President of US Gas Engineering & Process at National Grid... read more

  • Kenneth D. Daly President for New York Operations

    Mr. Kenneth D. Daly, also known as Ken, serves as the President for New York Operations at National Grid plc. Mr. Daly... read more

  • Mike Westcott Global Human Resources Director & Group Commercial Property Director

    Mr. Mike Westcott serves as the Global Human Resources Director and Group Commercial Property Director of National Grid... read more

  • David Doxsee Vice President, NY CFO

    David Doxsee serves as the Vice President, NY CFO of National Grid.

  • Keith Hutchison SVP, Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer

    Keith Hutchison serves as the SVP, Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer of National Grid. Keith started at National... read more

National Grid Salaries

How much does National Grid pay?

How much do people at National Grid get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at National Grid is $133,769, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,694, or $63 per hour.

At National Grid, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,968 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,988 annually. Average National Grid salaries by department include: IT at $110,374, Engineering at $143,560, Admin at $59,878, and Legal at $126,626. Half of National Grid salaries are above $132,694.

126 employees at National Grid rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 388 ratings) while 124 employees at National Grid rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 129 ratings).

Salaries contributed from National Grid employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Jr Developer, Business Analyst, and Admin Assistant. Comparably data has a total of 8 salary records from National Grid employees.

Last updated 10 days ago.

1st Percentile
$74k
$74k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$102k
$102k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$129k
$129k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$185k
$185k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$240k
$240k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$269k
$269k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$299k
$299k100th Percentile
$133,769*
Average Compensation
$132,694*
Median Compensation

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

National Grid Salaries by City

National Grid Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at National Grid

Diverse employees at National Grid score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing National Grid 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 National Grid across various culture dimensions.

Our ambition is to operate and develop our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve – creating an environment where each individual feels respected, fairly treated, valued and able to reach their full potential.,,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 73/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Men 71/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 80/100
Department - Operations

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 67/100
Department - Customer Support
Men 59/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 73/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

National Grid Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

National Grid PTO

National Grid's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is National Grid's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. National Grid's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy33%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution67%
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+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo60%
$1000 -$1500/mo20%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo20%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

National Grid Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, National Grid applied for 37 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 81% were approved, 5% certified-withdrawn, and 14% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at National Grid unveil that 5 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by National Grid after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

37
Total Applied
  • 81% Granted (30 out of 37)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 37)
  • 14% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (5 out of 37)
  • 5% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 37)

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

Let National Grid Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in National Grid on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
100%

Candidates By Location

Boston
50%
Chicago
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding National Grid

Who is the CEO of National Grid?

National Grid CEO is John Pettigrew, their score by employees is 70

What is National Grid eNPS?

The eNPS for National Grid is -5

What is the salary for Director of Product in National Grid?

Director of Product average salary in the US is 210k

What are the salaries in the Operations in National Grid?

The average salaries for Operations in National Grid is 126k

Who are National Grid competitors?

National Grid main competitors are Engie, Exelon Corporation, Dominion, Daily Herald

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