Safeway Company Culture
Safeway Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Safeway's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
CDiversity
D+Perks & Benefits
DTeam
DCompensation
DSafeway CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Robert Miller
54 /100
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Diversity at Safeway
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Safeway have rated Environment, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Safeway
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Safeway have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Safeway 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?
-36
Safeway employees are -36% more likely to recommend Safeway as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Safeway
Working at Safeway is rated below average by 1484 employees, across various culture dimensions. Safeway employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Safeway’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Safeway was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Safeway
D
Overall Company Culture at Safeway is rated D
Last updated 2 days ago
Bottom
15%
Safeway ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Safeway Employee Reviews
Out of 1514 Safeway employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Safeway improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
Positive Reviews From Safeway Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I would prefer to Skip this question
- What did you like most about the interview process?Calmness, understanding , able to listen, intersted, available for daialect.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?We act as a team, like I tai doshin, many in body, one in mind.
Constructive Feedback From Safeway Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Yes every day.. love sport
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything needs to be improved
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Everything. The pay sucks, overtime doesn't exist, people don't listen at all!
Safeway Company Information
Safeway Company Overview
Safeway is a well established grocery retail company in the United States.
Safeway Mission, Vision & Values
Safeway Mission & Values
We earn the loyalty of the people we serve by first anticipating, then fulfilling their needs with our superior-quality products, a unique shopping experience, customer-focused service and continuous innovation, while generating long-term profitable growth for our shareholders.
Safeway Vision Statement
M.B. Skagg s value vision still drives Safeway, though on a dramatically larger scale.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Safeway
Safeway is dedicated to preserving the planet through environmentally responsible day-to-day business. We are dedicated to preserving the planet by seeking greener ways to conduct our day-to-day business. At Safeway, sustainability means keeping the wellbeing of our company, customers and community at the forefront, without compromising the ability for future generations to prosper on the planet we share.
We have reduced our carbon footprint by limiting greenhouse gas emissions, when possible retrofitting stores with LEED® standards energy-efficient lighting and heating systems and are making great strides in diverting waste and reducing packaging. We are also leading the way in a broad range of sustainable fronts, including sustainability, animal welfare and local sourcing.
Safeway believes in reducing our carbon footprint to help address climate change.
We strive to increase our energy efficiency in the following ways:
Improving fuel efficiency in our trucks.
Switching to LEDs that use less electricity.
Creating new ways to manage our energy use.
Investing in energy efficient technologies to reduce the electricity usage in our stores, distribution centres, manufacturing plants and offices.
Investing in better refrigerant systems to lower our environmental impact.
Safeway constantly explores technologies that can help us reduce our carbon footprint, while improving our business operations and making an impact in the community.
| Headquarter | Pleasanton, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.safeway.com |
| Founding Date | 1915 |
| Tel | (925)467-3000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SWY |
Safeway Competitors
Safeway competitors include Humana, Five Below, Giant Eagle, and SUPERVALU. Safeway ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Safeway 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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Safeway Employees
1484 employees at Safeway have reviewed Safeway across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 1484 Safeway employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Safeway are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Safeway, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Safeway are not very pleased with their team. 1484 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Safeway are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Safeway believe the environment at Safeway is split between positive and negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Safeway is extremely fast. About 80% of the employees at Safeway work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Safeway are dissatisfied, 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
Safeway employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Safeway report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Safeway have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
73% of Safeway employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Safeway employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
44% of Safeway employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Safeway employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
56% of Safeway employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Safeway - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Safeway is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Safeway employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 42% 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.
Safeway KPIs and OKRs
At Safeway 21% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Safeway's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 41 Safeway employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 16 have said yes.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Safeway CEO & Leadership
Safeway CEO - Robert Miller
54 /100
Robert’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Robert in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Robert Miller’s employees rank Safeway in the Bottom 45% for Environment, in the Bottom 20% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 20% for Team. Miller is generally unpopular with Safeway employees, but ranks especially low with Non-Binary employees, and by employees in the Customer Success department and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees in the Finance department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Safeway’s competitors, Robert Miller ranks below both Giant Eagle CEO Laura Karet and Five Below CEO Joel Anderson.
Safeway Leadership
The Safeway Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Robert Miller, senior vice president, financial planning David Stern, and Vice President Marketing Operations Valerie Wilson
Robert Miller CEO / President
Robert Miller serves as the CEO / President of Safeway.
David Stern senior vice president, financial planning
David Stern serves as the senior vice president, financial planning of Safeway.
Valerie Wilson Vice President Marketing Operations
Valerie Wilson serves as the Vice President Marketing Operations of Safeway. Valerie started at Safeway in October of... read more
Joe Pettus Sr. Vice President
Joe Pettus serves as the Sr. Vice President of Safeway. Joe started at Safeway in June of 2001. Joe is currently based... read more
Bob Reorda Vice President Retail Operations
Bob Reorda serves as the Vice President Retail Operations of Safeway. Bob started at Safeway in February of 2002. Bob... read more
Randy Anderson CFO and VP Finance - Safeway Northern California Division
Randy Anderson serves as the CFO and VP Finance - Safeway Northern California Division of Safeway. Randy started at... read more
Brad Spooner VP Retail Operations
Brad Spooner serves as the VP Retail Operations of Safeway.
Thomas Bonacorsi Vice President Grocery Manufacturing Operations
Thomas Bonacorsi serves as the Vice President Grocery Manufacturing Operations of Safeway. Thomas started at Safeway in... read more
Andy Barker Vice President, Retail Operations
Andy Barker serves as the Vice President, Retail Operations of Safeway.
Safeway Salaries
How much does Safeway pay?
How much do people at Safeway get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Safeway is $150,934, or $72 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $154,330, or $74 per hour.
At Safeway, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $259,124 annually and the lowest is an Office Manager at $58,643 annually. Average Safeway salaries by department include: Business Development at $150,628, Product at $201,758, Finance at $115,711, and Engineering at $161,177. Half of Safeway salaries are above $154,330.
689 employees at Safeway rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2099 ratings) while 668 employees at Safeway rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 705 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Safeway employees include job titles like Mobile Developer, Product Manager, Financial Analyst, and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Safeway employees.
Last updated 3 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $90k | $90k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $122k | $122k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $150k | $150k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $207k | $207k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $259k | $259k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $311k | $311k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $314k | $314k | 100th Percentile |
$150,934*
Average Compensation
$154,330*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Safeway Salaries by City
Safeway Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Safeway
Diverse employees at Safeway score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Safeway in the Bottom 25% 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 Safeway across various culture dimensions.
Establishing a diverse and inclusive environment leads to a stronger, more versatile team, and we take pride in the diversity of our workforce. Safeway’s diversity strategy is built directly into our business goals, particularly when it comes to giving you experiences and service so you are extremely satisfied. Our view of diversity covers the many ways our employees’ skills, experiences and perspectives are different. We are a top employer for people with disabilities.,,
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Safeway 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
Safeway PTO
Safeway's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 87% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Safeway's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 45% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Safeway's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Safeway Careers
Safeway Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Safeway applied for 27 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 89% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Safeway unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
27
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 89% Granted (24 out of 27)
- 0% Denied ( out of 27)
- 11% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (3 out of 27)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 27)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Safeway Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Safeway on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 27% | |
IT | 20% | |
Sales | 13% | |
Product | 7% | |
Other | 7% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
San Ramon | 7% | |
Chicago | 7% | |
Los Angeles | 7% | |
Hightstown | 7% | |
Other | 40% |
Safeway Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Safeway's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Safeway? Employees are not so happy at Safeway and rate their office perks as terrible. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Safeway employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 41% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Safeway?
Product
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult40%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult20%
Does Not Offer Internships40%
Answered by 5 Product Interns
Very Difficult13%
Somewhat Difficult24%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships38%
Answered by 8 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Safeway
Who is the CEO of Safeway?
Safeway CEO is Robert Miller, their score by employees is 54
What is Safeway eNPS?
The eNPS for Safeway is -36
What is the salary for Jr Designer in Safeway?
Jr Designer average salary in the US is 69k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Safeway?
The average salaries for Engineering in Safeway is 161k
Who are Safeway competitors?
Safeway main competitors are Humana, Five Below, Giant Eagle, SUPERVALU
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