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Newell Brands Company Culture
Newell Brands Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
Newell Brands' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BOffice Culture
B-Compensation
C+Environment
CHappiness
CNewell Brands CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Polk
63 /100
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Diversity at Newell Brands
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Newell Brands have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Newell Brands
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Newell Brands have rated Office Culture, Perks And Benefits, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Newell Brands 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-18
Newell Brands employees are -18% more likely to recommend Newell Brands as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Newell Brands
Working at Newell Brands is rated below average by 165 employees, across various culture dimensions. Newell Brands employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Newell Brands’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Newell Brands was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Newell Brands
C-
Overall Company Culture at Newell Brands is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
Newell Brands ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Newell Brands Employee Reviews
Out of 129 Newell Brands employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Newell Brands improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
Positive Reviews From Newell Brands Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Benefits start on day one.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Passionate leadership team. Smart and resilient people.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Curious, kind, creative and willing to take risks. Able to look across the whole business for new opportunities.
Constructive Feedback From Newell Brands Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Holding their direct reports accountable.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Provide a bonus like 75% of employees get
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Go back to making better products, and stop focusing on DEI
Newell Brands Company Information
Newell Brands Company Overview
Sanford (A Newell Rubbermaid Company) is a consumer goods company.
Newell Brands Mission, Vision & Values
Newell Brands Mission Statement
We touch the lives of millions of consumers around the world every day. With our ability to create, innovate and animate, we are able to turn life’s everyday moments into something special, something exceptional.
Newell Brands Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a global company of Brands That Matter and great people, known for best-in-class results.
Newell Brands Values
- Innovation
- Focused
- Performance
| Headquarter | Atlanta, GA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.newellrubbermaid.com |
| Founding Date | 1903 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NWL |
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Newell Brands Employees
165 employees at Newell Brands have reviewed Newell Brands 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 165 Newell Brands employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Newell Brands are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Newell Brands, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Newell Brands are generally satisfied with their team. 165 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Newell Brands are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Newell Brands believe the environment at Newell Brands is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Newell Brands is comfortably fast. About 48% of the employees at Newell Brands work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Newell Brands 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
Newell Brands employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Newell Brands report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
73% of Newell Brands employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Newell Brands employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
55% of Newell Brands employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Newell Brands - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Newell Brands is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Newell Brands employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% 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.
Newell Brands KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Newell Brands' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Newell Brands employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Newell Brands CEO & Leadership
Newell Brands CEO - Michael Polk
63 /100
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Michael Polk’s employees rank Newell Brands in the Top 35% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 40% for Office Culture, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. Polk is generally unpopular with Newell Brands employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees in the Operations department. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Newell Brands Leadership
The Newell Brands Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Michael Polk, Global Vice President Continuous Improvement (CI) and Productivity Michael Bell, and Vice President, Brands Amber Holm
Michael Polk CEO / President
Michael Polk serves as the CEO / President of Newell Brands.
Michael Bell Global Vice President Continuous Improvement (CI) and Productivity
Michael Bell serves as the Global Vice President Continuous Improvement (CI) and Productivity of Newell Brands.
Amber Holm Vice President, Brands
Amber Holm serves as the Vice President, Brands of Newell Brands.
Emily Jordan Vice President, Consumer Marketing Insights
Emily Jordan serves as the Vice President, Consumer Marketing Insights of Newell Brands.
H Mullins Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
H Mullins serves as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development of Newell Brands.
William Tetro Vice President, Enterprise Procurement Sourced Finished Goods, Social Compliance and Sustainability
William Tetro serves as the Vice President, Enterprise Procurement Sourced Finished Goods, Social Compliance and Sustainability of Newell Brands.
Lule A VP Trade Marketing, Home Solutions
Lule A serves as the VP Trade Marketing, Home Solutions of Newell Brands.
Randi Abada Senior Vice President -- Financial Strategy
Randi Abada serves as the Senior Vice President -- Financial Strategy of Newell Brands.
Marta Aebischer Vice President Marketing - Rubbermaid Commercial & Consumer
Marta Aebischer serves as the Vice President Marketing - Rubbermaid Commercial & Consumer of Newell Brands.
Newell Brands Salaries
How much does Newell Brands pay?
How much do people at Newell Brands get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Newell Brands is $109,059, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,127, or $52 per hour.
At Newell Brands, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $249,587 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,547 annually. Average Newell Brands salaries by department include: IT at $64,679, Product at $183,599, Customer Support at $120,835, and Admin at $57,795. Half of Newell Brands salaries are above $110,127.
82 employees at Newell Brands rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 241 ratings) while 79 employees at Newell Brands rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 81 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Newell Brands employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Jr Product Manager, Senior Designer, and UI/UX Designer. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from Newell Brands employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $110k | $110k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $235k | $235k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $277k | $277k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $495k | $495k | 100th Percentile |
$109,059*
Average Compensation
$110,127*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Newell Brands Salaries by City
Newell Brands Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Newell Brands
Diverse employees at Newell Brands score the company 54/100 across various culture categories, placing Newell Brands in the Bottom 15% 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 Newell Brands across various culture dimensions.
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Newell Brands 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Newell Brands PTO
Newell Brands' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Newell Brands' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Newell Brands' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Newell Brands Careers
Newell Brands Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Newell Brands applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Newell Brands Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Newell Brands on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
Charlotte | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Newell Brands
Who is the CEO of Newell Brands?
Newell Brands CEO is Michael Polk, their score by employees is 63
What is Newell Brands eNPS?
The eNPS for Newell Brands is -18
What is the salary for Jr Product Manager in Newell Brands?
Jr Product Manager average salary in the US is 100k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Newell Brands?
The average salaries for Communications in Newell Brands is 233k
What are the benefits at Newell Brands?
Newell Brands perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space
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