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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage have rated Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage employees are -53% more likely to recommend Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage as a great place to work
| 19% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 72% | Detractors |
Working at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is rated below average by 56 employees, across various culture dimensions. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is rated D
Last updated 21 days ago
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 52 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I enjoy working with my coworkers
What do you like best about the leadership team?My manager is awesome and really tries to encourage us and is always there for us.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Desiree and Lilly are great leaders
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Work not play and gossip
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Ethical fairness and accountability are important. Nepotism and gaslighting are very harmful to people and the individuals that are inflicted upon.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am a spitting image of the culture(facade) and NGVC has shown only one pattern. Support nepotism over everything else. Righr now NGVC have 7 hr reps in Total. 11/5/23. And over 4000 employees. That is a 1/571 ratio HrRep/Employees. the lenant end of the recommended guidelines is a 1/350 ratio
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Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage competitors include Sprouts Farmers Market. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
56 employees at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage have reviewed Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 21 days ago.
Overall, the 56 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage are not very pleased with their total compensation at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage are not very pleased with their team. 56 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage believe the environment at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is split between positive and negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is extremely fast. About 95% of the employees at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage 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.
At Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Kemper’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kemper in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Kemper Isely’s employees rank Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage in the Bottom 30% for Environment, in the Bottom 25% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 20% for Executive Team.
The Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Kemper Isely, Chief Financial Officer Todd Dissinger, and Executive VP, Corporate Secretary & Director Heather Isely
Kemper Isely CEO / President
Mr. Kemper Isely has been the Co-President and Director of Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage, Inc. since 1998. Mr.... read more
Todd Dissinger Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Todd Dissinger has been Chief Financial Officer of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. since January 01, 2018.... read more
Heather Isely Executive VP, Corporate Secretary & Director
Ms. Heather Isley is a Co-owner for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. and has been its Corporate Secretary,... read more
Elizabeth Isely Executive VP & Director
Ms. Elizabeth Isely has been an Executive Vice President and Director at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. since... read more
Zephyr Isely Co-President & Director
Mr. Zephyr Isely has been a Co-President and Director at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. since 1998. Mr. Isely... read more
Laura Tkach Chief Accounting Officer
Laura Tkach serves as the Chief Accounting Officer of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Laura started at Natural... read more
Heidi Hayward Vice President of Human Resources
Heidi Hayward serves as the Vice President of Human Resources of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Heidi started at... read more
Scott Whitney Vice President of Information Technology
Scott Whitney serves as the Vice President of Information Technology of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Scott... read more
Laura Perkins Vice President of Purchasing
Laura Perkins serves as the Vice President of Purchasing of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Laura started at Natural... read more
How much do people at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is $87,766, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,621, or $50 per hour.
At Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $114,077 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,876 annually. Average Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage salaries by department include: HR at $91,552, Sales at $105,892, Marketing at $78,534, and Business Development at $101,665. Half of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage salaries are above $105,621.
24 employees at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 76 ratings) while 24 employees at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $83k | $83k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $256k | $256k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $352k | $352k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage across various culture dimensions.
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage CEO is Kemper Isely, their score by employees is 51
What is Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage eNPS?
The eNPS for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is -53
What is the salary for Account Manager in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 93k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is 60k
Who are Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage competitors?
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage main competitors are Sprouts Farmers Market