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For more than 60 years, Natural Grocers has combined the affordability of natural groceries and supplements with free health and nutrition education. read more
Natural Grocers Company Culture
Natural Grocers Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
Natural Grocers' Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C-Gender
D+Retention
DOutlook
DTeam
DNatural Grocers CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kemper Isely
37 /100
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Diversity at Natural Grocers
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Natural Grocers have rated Environment, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Natural Grocers
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Natural Grocers have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Natural Grocers 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?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-50
Natural Grocers employees are -50% more likely to recommend Natural Grocers as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Natural Grocers
Working at Natural Grocers is rated below average by 147 employees, across various culture dimensions. Natural Grocers employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Natural Grocers’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at Natural Grocers was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Natural Grocers
D-
Overall Company Culture at Natural Grocers is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
10%
Natural Grocers ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Natural Grocers Employee Reviews
Out of 136 Natural Grocers employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Natural Grocers improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From Natural Grocers Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Being able to work from home is the only pleasant thing about my job.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We know we are being exploited and that the company is the enemy.
- What are some of the best things about your team?You'll make friends if you work hard enough and show up. However, callouts will happen almost daily. During my year at natty g's. I don't think I was fully staffed once
Constructive Feedback From Natural Grocers Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?The interview process isn't the problem.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The problems run too deep for minor changes.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Massive pay increases, consistent with the profit levels of the company.
Natural Grocers Company Information
Natural Grocers Company Overview
For more than 60 years, Natural Grocers has combined the affordability of natural groceries and supplements with free health and nutrition education.
Natural Grocers Mission, Vision & Values
Natural Grocers Mission Statement
Not all Health Food Stores are Created Equal. From the smallest detail to the largest, whether it’s refrigerating our nuts and seeds for freshness or only selling 100% organic and GMO-free produce, pasture-based dairy and antibiotic and hormone-free meat. We are, and have always been, your original good4uSM Grocers. And how can we stake our claim for this unconventional title? It goes back to how our company was founded.
Natural Grocers Values
- Nutrition Education
- Quality
- Always Affordable Prices
- Community
- good4u Crew
| Headquarter | Denver, CO 80228 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.naturalgrocers.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1955 |
| Tel | 303-986-4600 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NGVC |
| Jobs | www.naturalgrocers.com/our-careers |
Natural Grocers Competitors
Natural Grocers competitors include Whole Foods Market, Blue Apron, Trader Joe's, and New Seasons Market. Natural Grocers ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Natural Grocers 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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Natural Grocers Employees
147 employees at Natural Grocers have reviewed Natural Grocers across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 147 Natural Grocers employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Natural Grocers are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Natural Grocers, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Natural Grocers are not very pleased with their team. 147 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Natural Grocers are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Natural Grocers believe the environment at Natural Grocers is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Natural Grocers is extremely fast. About 68% of the employees at Natural Grocers work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Natural Grocers are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Natural Grocers - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Denver about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Denver employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.
Natural Grocers KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Natural Grocers employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Natural Grocers' KPIs and OKRs.
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Natural Grocers CEO & Leadership
Natural Grocers CEO - Kemper Isely
37 /100
Natural Grocers’s CEO Kemper Isely started in this role in 1998. Kemper’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kemper in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Denver. Kemper Isely’s employees rank Natural Grocers in the Bottom 35% for Environment, in the Bottom 20% for Retention, and in the Bottom 20% for Outlook. Isely is generally unpopular with Natural Grocers employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by Male employees and employees in the Operations department. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Natural Grocers’s competitors, Kemper Isely ranks below New Seasons Market CEO Forrest Hoffmaster.
Natural Grocers Leadership
The Natural Grocers Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Kemper Isely, CFO Sandra Buffa, and Vice President of Information Technology Scott Whitney
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
Sandra Buffa CFO
Sandra Buffa serves as the CFO of Natural Grocers.
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
Kevin Miller VP Marketing
Kevin Miller serves as the VP Marketing of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Kevin started at Natural Grocers by...
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
David Colson Vice President, Treasurer
David Colson serves as the Vice President, Treasurer of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. David started at Natural... read more
Inge Ribeiro VP Controller
Inge Ribeiro serves as the VP Controller of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Inge started at Natural Grocers by... read more
Terry Foster VP Information Services
Terry Foster serves as the VP Information Services of Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Terry started at Natural... read more
Andi Valdez Vice President of Store Operations
Andi Valdez serves as the Vice President of Store Operations of Natural Grocers.
Natural Grocers Salaries
How much does Natural Grocers pay?
How much do people at Natural Grocers get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Natural Grocers is $104,903, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $99,631, or $47 per hour.
At Natural Grocers, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $211,856 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,106 annually. Average Natural Grocers salaries by department include: Product at $178,582, Engineering at $123,605, Legal at $160,643, and Marketing at $115,235. Half of Natural Grocers salaries are above $99,631.
71 employees at Natural Grocers rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 210 ratings) while 68 employees at Natural Grocers rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 68 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $100k | $100k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $156k | $156k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $216k | $216k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
$104,903*
Average Compensation
$99,631*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Natural Grocers Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Natural Grocers
Diverse employees at Natural Grocers score the company 46/100 across various culture categories, placing Natural Grocers in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Natural Grocers across various culture dimensions.
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Natural Grocers 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
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
Natural Grocers PTO
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Natural Grocers on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 29% | |
Engineering | 14% | |
Design | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Salt Lake City | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Denver | 14% | |
Austin | 14% | |
Louisville | 14% | |
Los Angeles | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Natural Grocers
Who is the CEO of Natural Grocers?
Natural Grocers CEO is Kemper Isely, their score by employees is 37
What is Natural Grocers eNPS?
The eNPS for Natural Grocers is -50
What is Natural Grocers revenue?
Natural Grocers revenue is $769M
What is the salary for Jr Product Manager in Natural Grocers?
Jr Product Manager average salary in the US is 84k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Natural Grocers?
The average salaries for Marketing in Natural Grocers is 115k
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