New Balance Company Culture
New Balance Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
New Balance's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
BCEO Rating
C+Perks & Benefits
C+Environment
CLeadership
CNew Balance CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Robert DeMartini
72 /100
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Diversity at New Balance
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at New Balance
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at New Balance have rated Outlook, Environment, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
New Balance 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-3
New Balance employees are -3% more likely to recommend New Balance as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at New Balance
Working at New Balance is rated below average by 107 employees, across various culture dimensions. New Balance employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting New Balance’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at New Balance was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at New Balance
C-
Overall Company Culture at New Balance is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
New Balance ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNew Balance Employee Reviews
Out of 75 New Balance employee reviews, 76% were positive. The remaining 24% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping New Balance improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 76% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 24% |
Positive Reviews From New Balance Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Make us proud of each other
- What do you like best about the leadership team?To soon to give feedback
- What do you like best about the leadership team?its great and a lot of fun
Constructive Feedback From New Balance Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If the bonus structure was clearer
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Honestly i would like for to have MANNERS
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?valuing low level ideas at the company
New Balance Company Information
New Balance Mission, Vision & Values
New Balance Vision Statement
The foundation s focus has been on preventing childhood obesity through the support of research and grassroots organizations that promote healthy eating habits and help children be more active in their everyday lives. Doing well and doing good is part of the unchanging core and future vision of New Balance.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.newbalance.com |
New Balance Competitors
New Balance competitors include Nike, Brooks Running, PUMA, and adidas. New Balance ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how New Balance 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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New Balance Employees
107 employees at New Balance have reviewed New Balance 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 107 New Balance employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at New Balance are not very pleased with their total compensation at New Balance, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at New Balance are not very pleased with their team. 107 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at New Balance are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at New Balance believe the environment at New Balance is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at New Balance is extremely fast. About 72% of the employees at New Balance work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at New Balance are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining New Balance - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
New Balance KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of New Balance's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 New Balance employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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New Balance CEO & Leadership
New Balance CEO - Robert DeMartini
72 /100
Robert’s approval rate is just above average, putting Robert in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Robert DeMartini is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development New Balance offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Robert is most liked by Caucasian employees and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. When compared to New Balance’s competitors, Robert DeMartini ranks just below adidas’s CEO Kasper Rorsted. With Robert’s leadership, New Balance employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Perks And Benefits. Robert was rated slightly below average for Gender.
New Balance Leadership
The New Balance Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Robert DeMartini, Executive Steve Murphy, and President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joe Preston
Robert DeMartini CEO / President
Robert DeMartini serves as the CEO / President of New Balance.
Steve Murphy Executive
Steve Murphy serves as the Executive of New Balance.
Joe Preston President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Joe Preston serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Balance. Joe started at New Balance in... read more
Deirdre FitzGerald Executive Vice President, Apparel
Deirdre FitzGerald serves as the Executive Vice President, Apparel of New Balance. Deirdre started at New Balance in... read more
Damien Leigh SVP, Direct to Consumer
Damien Leigh serves as the SVP, Direct to Consumer of New Balance. Damien started at New Balance in September of 2018.... read more
Edith Harmon-Weiss Vice President Advanced Products
Edith Harmon-Weiss serves as the Vice President Advanced Products of New Balance.
Chris Davis Vice President Global Marketing & Sports Marketing
Chris Davis serves as the Vice President Global Marketing & Sports Marketing of New Balance. Chris started at New... read more
Jim Connors Vice President Global Research and Development
Jim Connors serves as the Vice President Global Research and Development of New Balance. Jim started at New Balance in... read more
Peter Zappala Vice President Specialty Sales
Peter Zappala serves as the Vice President Specialty Sales of New Balance.
New Balance Salaries
How much does New Balance pay?
How much do people at New Balance get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at New Balance is $87,506, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,999, or $50 per hour.
At New Balance, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $114,956 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,998 annually. Average New Balance salaries by department include: Operations at $81,548, Sales at $106,707, Admin at $52,165, and Customer Support at $60,186. Half of New Balance salaries are above $105,999.
30 employees at New Balance rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 93 ratings) while 29 employees at New Balance rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $84k | $84k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $254k | $254k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $346k | $346k | 100th Percentile |
$87,506*
Average Compensation
$105,999*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
New Balance Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at New Balance
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at New Balance across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
New Balance PTO
New Balance's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. New Balance's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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New Balance Careers
New Balance Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, New Balance applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (2 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in New Balance on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Design | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% | |
Marketing | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 25% | |
San Antonio | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding New Balance
Who is the CEO of New Balance?
New Balance CEO is Robert DeMartini, their score by employees is 72
What is New Balance eNPS?
The eNPS for New Balance is -3
What is the salary for Project Manager in New Balance?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 106k
What are the salaries in the HR in New Balance?
The average salaries for HR in New Balance is 92k
Who are New Balance competitors?
New Balance main competitors are Nike, Brooks Running, PUMA, adidas
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