NatureWorks, a cleantech company, manufactures low carbon footprint biopolymers from renewable resources. read more
NatureWorks Company Culture
NatureWorks Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.5/5
NatureWorks' Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Happiness
AProfessional Development
AOutlook
B+Perks & Benefits
BNatureWorks CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Marc Verbruggen
93 /100
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Diversity at NatureWorks
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at NatureWorks have rated CEO Rating, Happiness, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NatureWorks
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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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
NatureWorks employees are -25% more likely to recommend NatureWorks as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
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| 25% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at NatureWorks
Working at NatureWorks is rated average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. NatureWorks employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Happiness, and Professional Development categories, putting NatureWorks’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at NatureWorks was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NatureWorks
C+
Overall Company Culture at NatureWorks is rated C+
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NatureWorks Company Overview
NatureWorks, a cleantech company, manufactures low carbon footprint biopolymers from renewable resources.
| Headquarter | 15305 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.natureworksllc.com |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | 952-742-0400 |
| Company Status | Private |
NatureWorks Competitors
NatureWorks competitors include BASF, Cargill, and The Babcock & Wilcox Company. NatureWorks ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NatureWorks compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
NatureWorks Employees
4 employees at NatureWorks have reviewed NatureWorks 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 4 NatureWorks 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 NatureWorks are generally satisfied with their total compensation at NatureWorks, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NatureWorks are not very pleased with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at NatureWorks are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NatureWorks believe the environment at NatureWorks is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NatureWorks is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at NatureWorks work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at NatureWorks are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining NatureWorks - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Minneapolis about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Minneapolis employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% 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.
NatureWorks KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of NatureWorks' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 NatureWorks employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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NatureWorks CEO & Leadership
NatureWorks CEO - Marc Verbruggen
93 /100
Marc’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Compared to NatureWorks’s competitors, Marc Verbruggen ranks right above Cargill CEO David MacLennan. Under Verbruggen’s leadership, NatureWorks employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and the company’s Professional Development. Executive Team and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where NatureWorks could stand to see real improvement.
NatureWorks Leadership
The NatureWorks Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Marc Verbruggen, Vice President Operations Steven Bray, and Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing Matt Romberger
Marc Verbruggen CEO / President
Marc Verbruggen serves as the CEO / President of NatureWorks.
Steven Bray Vice President Operations
Steven Bray serves as the Vice President Operations of NatureWorks. Steven started at NatureWorks in June of 2009.... read more
Matt Romberger Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing
Matt Romberger serves as the Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing of NatureWorks.
William Suehr Chief Operating Officer
William Suehr serves as the Chief Operating Officer of NatureWorks. William started at NatureWorks in May of 2009.... read more
NatureWorks Salaries
How much does NatureWorks pay?
How much do people at NatureWorks get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NatureWorks is $109,100, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,154, or $51 per hour.
At NatureWorks, the highest paid job is a Lead Engineer at $268,040 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,916 annually. Average NatureWorks salaries by department include: Design at $98,810, Sales at $154,730, Finance at $78,742, and Business Development at $94,993. Half of NatureWorks salaries are above $108,154.
3 employees at NatureWorks rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at NatureWorks rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $215k | $215k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $268k | $268k | 100th Percentile |
$109,100*
Average Compensation
$108,154*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
NatureWorks Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at NatureWorks
Diverse employees at NatureWorks score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing NatureWorks in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NatureWorks across various culture dimensions.
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NatureWorks Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
NatureWorks PTO
NatureWorks' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. NatureWorks' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding NatureWorks
What is NatureWorks address?
NatureWorks location is at 15305 Minnetonka Boulevard
Who is the CEO of NatureWorks?
NatureWorks CEO is Marc Verbruggen, their score by employees is 93
What is NatureWorks eNPS?
The eNPS for NatureWorks is -25
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in NatureWorks?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 142k
What are the salaries in the Legal in NatureWorks?
The average salaries for Legal in NatureWorks is 218k
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