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SGS Company Culture
SGS Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
SGS' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
B+Retention
B+Outlook
B+Team
B+CEO Rating
BSGS CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Frankie Ng
73 /100
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Diversity at SGS
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at SGS have rated Office Culture, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SGS
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at SGS have rated Team, Outlook, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
SGS 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
10
SGS employees are 10% more likely to recommend SGS as a great place to work
| 44% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 34% | Detractors |
Working at SGS
Working at SGS is rated highly by 473 employees, across various culture dimensions. SGS employees are most satisfied about Manager, Retention, and Outlook categories, putting SGS’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Fort Wayne, IN. See below in detail how working at SGS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SGS
B
Overall Company Culture at SGS is rated B
Last updated a day ago
Top
25%
SGS ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
SGS Employee Reviews
Out of 312 SGS employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SGS improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
Positive Reviews From SGS Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Raise aquatic organisms in water collection tanks so as to insure human safety before discharge for human consumption
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They foster an environment of trust and autonomy, allowing us the freedom to take ownership of our work without the constraints of micromanagement. This empowers us to be more creative, proactive, and confident in our roles, ultimately driving both personal and organizational success.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Their good attitude made me feel comfortable and questions were relatable to job responsibilities
Constructive Feedback From SGS Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Always speak truth at the time of interview
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Interview process was ok, maybe find better ways to cull potential employees with no experience
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?more of a growth mindset.
SGS Company Information
SGS Company Overview
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
SGS Mission, Vision & Values
SGS Mission Statement
Our group profile. SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.
SGS Values
Our Values. We seek to be characterized by our passion, integrity, entrepreneurialism and our innovative spirit, as we continually strive to fulfill our vision. These values guide us in all that we do and are the bedrock upon which our organization is built.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at SGS
We help organisations ensure that they and their partners have efficient and manageable processes and systems in place which comply with stakeholder requirements related to quality, health and safety, environmental management, corporate social responsibility and other areas of sustainable development.
Sustainability services from SGS – working with you to provide a more responsible, balanced and sustainable future.
Sustainability is one of today’s hottest topics. With massive media coverage and huge public interest, finding ways to operate in a responsible manner is becoming increasingly important.
But sustainability is nothing new to us. For decades we have been providing sustainability solutions and services for companies and organisations across the globe. As a result, we are perfectly placed to help you be kinder to the environment, have a positive impact on society and achieve greater economic sustainability. We can help you:
Become more environmentally responsible: we offer a comprehensive range of testing, verification, certification, consulting and training services. For example, we can verify your CO2 emissions trading. We can advise on the use of wind energy, test soil and water for contaminants, check air quality, assess noise pollution, model groundwater dispersion and establish whether a level of vibration is acceptable. We can also audit and certify your environmental management systems and train your staff on how to implement and report them
Ensure sustainable facilities and production: we offer a number of services, including site operation and management, green process design, environmental assessment of your suppliers and a comprehensive set of tools to manage risk within your supply chains
Develop a better working or social environment: our audits, reporting and support services can help you with everything from supply chain management and social responsibility to traceability and training
As the world’s leading testing, inspection, certification and verification company, we offer you unrivalled experience, expertise and a global reach. Whatever your specific interest in sustainability, contact us today to find out how our comprehensive range of services can help you.
Environmental training from SGS – a range of courses to help you improve sustainability and meet your environmental obligations.
Today, the environment and sustainability is a major focus for every industry. As a result, you need to take a more proactive approach to environmental management, comply with environmental regulations and improve your environmental performance. To help you achieve these goals, we offer a wide range of environmental training – from ISO 14001, climate change, ISO 50001, energy management, environmental management and environmental safety to biofuel expertise training, Bonsucro interpretation and residues management.
| Headquarter | 1 Place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152 Geneva, IN 1211 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sgs.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1878 |
| Tel | 41227399111 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SGSOY |
SGS Competitors
SGS competitors include ManpowerGroup, UL Solutions, Eurofins Scientific, and Bureau Veritas North America. SGS ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SGS 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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SGS Employees
473 employees at SGS have reviewed SGS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a day ago.
Overall, the 473 SGS employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SGS are not very pleased with their total compensation at SGS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SGS are pleased with their team. 473 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at SGS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SGS believe the environment at SGS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SGS is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at SGS work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SGS 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
SGS employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at SGS report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
86% of SGS employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
SGS employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
60% of SGS employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
SGS employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
71% of SGS employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining SGS - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SGS is that the company was very prepared on their first day. SGS 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.
SGS KPIs and OKRs
At SGS 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of SGS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 SGS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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SGS CEO & Leadership
SGS CEO - Frankie Ng
73 /100
Frankie’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Fort Wayne, IN. SGS’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Marketing department, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees with the company for Over 10 Years, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to SGS’s competitors, Frankie Ng ranks right above UL Solutions CEO Jennifer Scanlon. Under Ng’s leadership, SGS employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Retention. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where SGS could stand to see real improvement.
SGS Leadership
The SGS Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Frankie Ng, Vice President, US Operations, SGS Transportation Division Kelly Bertrand, and Vice President of Human Resources, US Mitzi Burkinshaw
Frankie Ng CEO / President
Frankie Ng serves as the CEO / President of SGS.
Kelly Bertrand Vice President, US Operations, SGS Transportation Division
Kelly Bertrand serves as the Vice President, US Operations, SGS Transportation Division of SGS. Kelly started at SGS in... read more
Mitzi Burkinshaw Vice President of Human Resources, US
Mitzi Burkinshaw serves as the Vice President of Human Resources, US of SGS. Mitzi started at SGS in January of 2019.... read more
Kevin Clark Director Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, North America
Kevin Clark serves as the Director Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, North America of SGS.
Mike Redmond Director of Business Development
Mike Redmond serves as the Director of Business Development of SGS.
Jesus Aleman IT Director
Jesus Aleman serves as the IT Director of SGS.
Rusty Fusilier Regional VP SE/Inland
Rusty Fusilier serves as the Regional VP SE/Inland of SGS.
Mark Rogers Senior Vice President SGS LSS NAM
Mark Rogers serves as the Senior Vice President SGS LSS NAM of SGS. Mark started at SGS in June of 2014. Mark currently... read more
Laura Ramey Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications
Laura Ramey serves as the Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Communications of SGS. Laura started at SGS in... read more
SGS Salaries
How much does SGS pay?
How much do people at SGS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SGS is $129,368, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,502, or $62 per hour.
At SGS, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,051 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,800 annually. Average SGS salaries by department include: Engineering at $141,910, Product at $164,392, Sales at $149,632, and Customer Support at $69,357. Half of SGS salaries are above $129,502.
158 employees at SGS rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 470 ratings) while 152 employees at SGS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 156 ratings).
Last updated 3 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $294k | $294k | 100th Percentile |
$129,368*
Average Compensation
$129,502*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
SGS Salaries by City
SGS Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at SGS
Diverse employees at SGS score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing SGS in the Top 30% 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 SGS across various culture dimensions.
Within SGS, our ability to understand, embrace and operate in a multicultural world is critical to our business success and sustainability. We believe that diversity can be a source of competitive advantage. Our stakeholders view respect for diversity and equal opportunities as a significant factor in maintaining our reputation as a responsible company.,,
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SGS 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
SGS PTO
SGS' 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. SGS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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SGS Careers
SGS Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, SGS applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let SGS Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in SGS on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 29% | |
Marketing | 14% | |
Engineering | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Seattle | 14% | |
Colorado Springs | 14% | |
Portland | 14% | |
Niles | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding SGS
What is SGS address?
SGS location is at 1 Place des Alpes P.O. Box 2152
Who is the CEO of SGS?
SGS CEO is Frankie Ng, their score by employees is 73
What is SGS eNPS?
The eNPS for SGS is 10
What is the salary for Marketing Associate in SGS?
Marketing Associate average salary in the US is 75k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in SGS?
The average salaries for Customer Support in SGS is 69k
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