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See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe. read more
See's Candies Company Culture
See's Candies Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
See's Candies' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
AOutlook
B+Retention
BWork Culture
BCEO Rating
BSee's Candies CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Brad Kinstler
71 /100
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Diversity at See's Candies
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at See's Candies have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at See's Candies
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at See's Candies have rated Outlook, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
See's Candies 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?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
7
See's Candies employees are 7% more likely to recommend See's Candies as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at See's Candies
Working at See's Candies is rated average by 162 employees, across various culture dimensions. See's Candies employees are most satisfied about Environment, Outlook, and Retention categories, putting See's Candies’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at See's Candies was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at See's Candies
B
Overall Company Culture at See's Candies is rated B
Last updated 2 months ago
Top
35%
See's Candies ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
See's Candies Employee Reviews
Out of 110 See's Candies employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping See's Candies improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From See's Candies Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Helping our customer and working with our coworkers. The work and task are nice way to fill in time
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I marked satisfing but our issues are with emplyment of family
- What are some of the best things about your team?We all know what needs to be done. We get to work on things that need to be done. We really dont need to be directed on whats needed. We are always aware of all task that need to be taken care of
Constructive Feedback From See's Candies Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?When you volunteer to work . So they agree ..and they cut your hour's
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel See's should treat their regular employees better. Many of them are not given enough hours to qualify for benefits. I think this disrespects these workers.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Part time employees don't acrue vacation time even though we work just as hard all year long
See's Candies Company Information
See's Candies Company Overview
See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe.
See's Candies was founded in 1921 and its current CEO is Brad Kinstler. Since its inception 105 years ago, See's Candies has grown to 1500 employees.
See's Candies Mission, Vision & Values
See's Candies Mission Statement
For over 90 years See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe. We add no preservatives to our candy. It's quality you can taste in every piece. American made, famous for deliciousness, with the friendliest customer service - since 1921. Today, you can choose from over 100 different candies and chocolates, whether you are shopping with us online or visiting one of our iconic black-and-white checkered shops (where every visitor still gets to try a piece, it's our treat). Founded and headquartered in sunny California, See's Candies has expanded from one candy shop to over 200 shops across America, and a flourishing online store. Our growth happily continues. Our commitment to taste, quality, tradition and service steadfastly remains. Mary would be proud.
See's Candies Vision Statement
Committed to making candy the right way.
See's Candies Values
- Taste
- Quality
- Tradition
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA 94080 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sees.com |
| Founding Date | 1921 |
| Tel | +1-800-347-7337 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.sees.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
See's Candies Competitors
See's Candies competitors include Ghirardelli Chocolate, Trader Joe's, Edible Arrangements, and Godiva Chocolatier. See's Candies ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how See's Candies 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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See's Candies Employees
See's Candies has 1500 employees. 162 employees at See's Candies have reviewed See's Candies 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 162 See's Candies employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at See's Candies are not very pleased with their total compensation at See's Candies, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at See's Candies are pleased with their team. 162 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at See's Candies are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at See's Candies believe the environment at See's Candies is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at See's Candies is comfortably fast. About 92% of the employees at See's Candies work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at See's Candies are 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
See's Candies employees generally work 7.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at See's Candies report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
83% of See's Candies employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
See's Candies employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
77% of See's Candies employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining See's Candies - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining See's Candies is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. See's Candies employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
See's Candies KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of See's Candies' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 See's Candies employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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See's Candies CEO & Leadership
See's Candies CEO - Brad Kinstler
71 /100
Brad’s approval rate is just above average, putting Brad in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Brad Kinstler is well regarded by employees for the Environment See's Candies offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Brad is most liked by Asian or Pacific Islander employees and Male employees. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to See's Candies’s competitors, Brad Kinstler ranks just above Trader Joe's’s CEO Bryan Palbaum. With Brad’s leadership, See's Candies employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Outlook. Brad was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
See's Candies Leadership
The See's Candies Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Brad Kinstler, Vice President of Human Resources Eric Marlin, and Vice President of Real Estate Bernie Bishop
Brad Kinstler CEO / President
Brad Kinstler serves as the CEO / President of See's Candies.
Eric Marlin Vice President of Human Resources
Eric Marlin serves as the Vice President of Human Resources of See's Candies (Berkshire Hathaway). Eric started at See's... read more
Bernie Bishop Vice President of Real Estate
Bernie Bishop serves as the Vice President of Real Estate of See's Candies (Berkshire Hathaway). Bernie started at See's... read more
Iris Eshoo Vice President, Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Iris Eshoo serves as the Vice President, Food Safety and Quality Assurance of See's Candies (Berkshire Hathaway). Iris... read more
Greg Gibbons VP & CIO
Greg Gibbons serves as the VP & CIO of See's Candies (Berkshire Hathaway). Greg currently resides in the San Francisco... read more
Donna Arevalo Vice President
Donna Arevalo serves as the Vice President of See's Candies.
See's Candies Salaries
How much does See's Candies pay?
How much do people at See's Candies get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at See's Candies is $140,264, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $140,775, or $67 per hour.
At See's Candies, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $235,562 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $52,506 annually. Average See's Candies salaries by department include: Finance at $103,349, Operations at $117,396, Legal at $138,799, and Marketing at $117,713. Half of See's Candies salaries are above $140,775.
59 employees at See's Candies rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 176 ratings) while 53 employees at See's Candies rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 56 ratings).
Salaries contributed from See's Candies employees include job titles like Global Marketing Manager, Director of HR, and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from See's Candies employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $110k | $110k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $141k | $141k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
$140,264*
Average Compensation
$140,775*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
See's Candies Salaries by City
See's Candies Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at See's Candies
Diverse employees at See's Candies score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing See's Candies in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at See's Candies across various culture dimensions.
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See's Candies Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
See's Candies PTO
See's Candies' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. See's Candies' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in See's Candies on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 86% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Support | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Gridley | 14% | |
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San Francisco | 14% | |
Beverly Hills | 14% | |
Kalispell | 14% | |
San Pedro | 14% | |
Other | 29% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding See's Candies
Who is the CEO of See's Candies?
See's Candies CEO is Brad Kinstler, their score by employees is 71
What is See's Candies eNPS?
The eNPS for See's Candies is 7
What is the salary for Data Analyst in See's Candies?
Data Analyst average salary in the US is 113k
What are the salaries in the Sales in See's Candies?
The average salaries for Sales in See's Candies is 165k
How many employees work in See's Candies?
See's Candies has 1500 employees
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