The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We do that in nearly every zip code of the United States, providing food, housing assistance, substance abuse recovery programs, domestic violence assistance, after school programs for youth, summer camps, senior programming, and more. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 5628

CEO: Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder

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Joining The Salvation Army - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining The Salvation Army is that the company was very prepared on their first day. The Salvation Army employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 55% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	90%
No	10%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	24%
Somewhat Prepared	13%
Unprepared	13%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at The Salvation Army are rated a C. At The Salvation Army most employees said they received feedback every week or once a year. 56% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at The Salvation Army.

Answer	Percent
Every week	32%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	4%
Once a year	27%
Never	23%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	27%
No	73%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 8% of employees at The Salvation Army said they negotiated their salaries. On average, The Salvation Army employees earn $123,341. The Salvation Army ranks in the Bottom 15% for compensation in Washington, DC. Learn More about Salaries at The Salvation Army.

Average Salaries at The Salvation Army by Department

$50k

Customer Support

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined The Salvation Army, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At The Salvation Army the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at The Salvation Army, many employees say it’s because of the company mission.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	33%
Comp & Benefits	13%
Co-Workers	13%
Comfort & Familiarity	28%
Career Advancement Opportunities	13%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	30%
1 hour	20%
45 minutes	10%
30 minutes	10%
I eat at my desk	30%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	19%
Once a week	25%
Once a month	6%
Once a quarter	19%
Never	31%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

The Salvation Army ranks in the Bottom 30% of companies for professional development in Washington, DC. 37% of employees feel as though The Salvation Army is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 45% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at The Salvation Army.

Answer	Percent
Yes	45%
No	55%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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