

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 have rated Office Culture, Perks And Benefits, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
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 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 is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Newell Brands ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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% |
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.
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
Sanford (A Newell Rubbermaid Company) is a consumer goods company.
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.
Our vision is to be a global company of Brands That Matter and great people, known for best-in-class results.
| Headquarter | Atlanta, GA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.newellrubbermaid.com |
| Founding Date | 1903 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NWL |

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.


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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Customer Support at $120,835, Sales at $92,582, Communications at $232,922, and HR at $119,936. 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 |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
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.
Newell Brands' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 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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In 2019, Newell Brands applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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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 Sales Rep in Newell Brands?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 146k
What are the salaries in the HR in Newell Brands?
The average salaries for HR in Newell Brands is 120k
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