

Diverse employees at Sears Holdings Corporation have rated Manager, Professional Development, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sears Holdings Corporation have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Sears Holdings Corporation employees are -36% more likely to recommend Sears Holdings Corporation as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Sears Holdings Corporation is rated below average by 140 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sears Holdings Corporation employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Sears Holdings Corporation’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Sears Holdings Corporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sears Holdings Corporation is rated D+
Last updated 2 months ago
Sears Holdings Corporation ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 243 Sears Holdings Corporation employee reviews, 38% were positive. The remaining 62% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sears Holdings Corporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 38% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 62% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was easy questions, i didnt feel pressure
What are some of the best things about your team?I love the people I work with, besides management
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?No one yelling at you
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Didnt care about their employees
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Retail is hard work and people are extremely disrespectful to those who work in retail. A higher compensation would make things a little bit more worthwhile
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?If i didnt have to work for a living that would be great. I always find myself in a position where things that arent my responsibility get left for me because people know I will get annoyed and do it myself
To grow our business by providing quality products and services at great value when and where our customers want them, and by building positive, lasting relationships with our customers.
To be the preferred and most trusted resource for the products and services that enhance home and family life.
| Headquarter | Glenwood, MD 60179 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | searsholdings.com/ |
| Company Status | Private |
Sears Holdings Corporation competitors include Best Buy, HHGregg, Nordstrom, and Macy's. Sears Holdings Corporation ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sears Holdings Corporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

140 employees at Sears Holdings Corporation have reviewed Sears Holdings Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 140 Sears Holdings Corporation 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 Sears Holdings Corporation are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sears Holdings Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sears Holdings Corporation are generally satisfied with their team. 140 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Sears Holdings Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sears Holdings Corporation believe the environment at Sears Holdings Corporation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sears Holdings Corporation is moderate. About 64% of the employees at Sears Holdings Corporation work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sears Holdings Corporation are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sears Holdings Corporation is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Sears Holdings Corporation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
At Sears Holdings Corporation 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sears Holdings Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 10 Sears Holdings Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 9 have said yes.
Edward’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Edward in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Edward Lampert’s employees rank Sears Holdings Corporation in the Top 10% for Professional Development, in the Top 30% for Office Culture, and in the Top 35% for Manager. Lampert is generally unpopular with Sears Holdings Corporation employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees in the Engineering department and employees in the Admin department. However, employees in the Design department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Sears Holdings Corporation’s competitors, Edward Lampert ranks below HHGregg CEO Robert Riesbeck.
The Sears Holdings Corporation Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Edward Lampert, Chief Marketing Officer, Sears Home Services Chip Smith, and VP, Chief Marketing Officer Sears Format Gerry Murphy
Edward Lampert CEO / President
Edward Lampert serves as the CEO / President of Sears Holdings Corporation.
Chip Smith Chief Marketing Officer, Sears Home Services
Chip Smith serves as the Chief Marketing Officer, Sears Home Services of Sears Holdings Corporation. Chip started at... read more
Gerry Murphy VP, Chief Marketing Officer Sears Format
Gerry Murphy serves as the VP, Chief Marketing Officer Sears Format of Sears Holdings Corporation. Gerry started at... read more
Rishi Potdar Vice President, CFO - Online Division
Rishi Potdar serves as the Vice President, CFO - Online Division of Sears Holdings Corporation. Rishi started at Sears... read more
Mo Dastagir Vice President and CTO
Mo Dastagir serves as the Vice President and CTO of Sears Holdings Corporation. Mo started at Sears Holdings Corporation... read more
Paul Hayward Chief Content Marketing Officer
Paul Hayward serves as the Chief Content Marketing Officer of Sears Holdings Corporation.
Daniel Hopp Divisional Vice President, CFO - Hardlines Business Unit
Daniel Hopp serves as the Divisional Vice President, CFO - Hardlines Business Unit of Sears Holdings Corporation. Daniel... read more
Steve Ferrone CFO Consumer Electronics
Steve Ferrone serves as the CFO Consumer Electronics of Sears Holdings Corporation. Steve started at Sears Holdings... read more
Julie Ainsworth Chief People Operations Officer
Julie Ainsworth serves as the Chief People Operations Officer of Sears Holdings Corporation. Julie started at Sears... read more
How much do people at Sears Holdings Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sears Holdings Corporation is $125,099, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,589, or $57 per hour.
At Sears Holdings Corporation, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $220,385 annually and the lowest is an Operations Manager at $40,000 annually. Average Sears Holdings Corporation salaries by department include: Admin at $60,117, Legal at $148,323, Finance at $91,371, and Engineering at $118,661. Half of Sears Holdings Corporation salaries are above $120,589.
101 employees at Sears Holdings Corporation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 299 ratings) while 94 employees at Sears Holdings Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 102 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sears Holdings Corporation employees include job titles like Architect, Director of Product, Inventory, and Director of Business Development. Comparably data has a total of 54 salary records from Sears Holdings Corporation employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $232k | $232k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Sears Holdings Corporation score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Sears Holdings Corporation in the Bottom 40% 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 Sears Holdings Corporation across various culture dimensions.
Sears Holdings Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Sears Holdings Corporation's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 60% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sears Holdings Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Sears Holdings Corporation applied for 161 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, and 3% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Sears Holdings Corporation unveil that 5 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Sears Holdings Corporation after the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
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Candidates By Department
Marketing | 33% | |
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All Industries | 33% | |
Operations | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Schaumburg | 33% | |
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Chicago | 33% | |
Denver | 33% |
Who is the CEO of Sears Holdings Corporation?
Sears Holdings Corporation CEO is Edward Lampert, their score by employees is 51
What is Sears Holdings Corporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Sears Holdings Corporation is -36
What is the salary for SysAdmin in Sears Holdings Corporation?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 97k
What are the salaries in the IT in Sears Holdings Corporation?
The average salaries for IT in Sears Holdings Corporation is 105k
Who are Sears Holdings Corporation competitors?
Sears Holdings Corporation main competitors are Best Buy, HHGregg, Nordstrom, Macy's