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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
34
TOTAL
RATINGS
307

Spanx Company Culture

Spanx Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.9/5
Spanx's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Spanx CEO

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sara Blakely Spanx's CEO
Sara Blakely
59 /100

Diversity at Spanx

Women at Spanx

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at Spanx have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Spanx 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-10

Spanx employees are -10% more likely to recommend Spanx as a great place to work

40%Promoters
10%Passives
50%Detractors

Working at Spanx

Working at Spanx is rated below average by 34 employees, across various culture dimensions. Spanx employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Spanx’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Eau Claire, WI. See below in detail how working at Spanx was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Spanx

C-

Overall Company Culture at Spanx is rated C-

Last updated today

Bottom
30%

Spanx ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Spanx Employee Reviews

Out of 15 Spanx employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Spanx improve their work culture.

58%
42%
Positive Reviews58%
Constructive Feedback42%

Positive Reviews From Spanx Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Creating new products that solve consumers needs.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Talent and strong work ethic
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They lead with positivity and they really care

Constructive Feedback From Spanx Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Strong planning, communication, work life balance.

Spanx Company Information

Spanx Company Overview

Spanx is a brand of women's undergarments and underwire accessories.

Spanx Mission, Vision & Values

Spanx Mission Statement

At SPANX, every product we create is made to support you in everything you do including our new denim

Spanx Vision Statement

Every style is designed with an interior shaping panel and strategically placed pockets so you can feel your best and look your best too

Spanx Values

  • Work together
  • Safety
  • Security
HeadquarterEau Claire, WI
United States of America
Websitewww.spanx.com
Founding Date2009
Tel404-321-1608
Company StatusPrivate

Spanx Competitors

Spanx competitors include Nordstrom and Macy's. Spanx ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Spanx compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Nordstrom's Logo
    Nordstrom
    3.3/5
  2. #2
    Spanx's Logo
    Spanx
    2.9/5
  3. #3
    Macy's' Logo
    Macy's
    3.0/5

Spanx Employees

34 employees at Spanx have reviewed Spanx across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 34 Spanx employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Spanx are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Spanx, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Spanx are generally satisfied with their team. 34 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Spanx are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Spanx believe the environment at Spanx is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Spanx is extremely fast. About 23% of the employees at Spanx work 8 hours or less, while 15% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Spanx are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Spanx - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Eau Claire, WI about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Eau Claire, WI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 79% 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.

Spanx KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Spanx employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Spanx's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Spanx CEO & Leadership

Spanx CEO - Sara Blakely

Sara Blakely Spanx's CEO
59 /100

Sara’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sara in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Eau Claire, WI. Sara Blakely’s employees rank Spanx in the Top 5% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 30% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 45% for Happiness. When compared to Spanx’s competitors, Sara Blakely ranks below both Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette and Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom.

Spanx Leadership

The Spanx Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Sara Blakely, Vice President of Global Sales Misty Elliott, and Vice President of Global Sales Leigh McKelvey

  • Sara Blakely  CEO / President

    Sara Blakely CEO / President

    Sara Blakely serves as the CEO / President of Spanx.

  • Misty Elliott Vice President of Global Sales

    Misty Elliott serves as the Vice President of Global Sales of Spanx. Misty started at Spanx in Feb of 2011. Misty... read more

  • Leigh McKelvey Vice President of Global Sales

    Leigh McKelvey serves as the Vice President of Global Sales of Spanx. Leigh started at Spanx in Jun of 2015. Leigh... read more

  • Mala Brindisi Chief Operating Officer

    Mala Brindisi serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Spanx. Mala started at Spanx in Jun of 2016. Mala currently... read more

  • Kim Jones Chief Financial Officer

    Kim Jones serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Spanx. Kim started at Spanx in Jun of 2016. Kim currently resides in... read more

  • Sara P Vice President, Production & Inventory Planning

    Sara P serves as the Vice President, Production & Inventory Planning of Spanx. Sara currently resides in the Greater... read more

  • Michelle Woo Executive Director of the Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation

    Michelle Woo serves as the Executive Director of the Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation of Spanx. Michelle currently... read more

  • Kiana Miree Vice President Of Merchandising

    Kiana Miree serves as the Vice President Of Merchandising of Spanx. Kiana currently resides in the Greater Atlanta Area.

  • Patrick Sweeney Vice President Retail Operations -E Commerce, Digital, Retail Stores

    Patrick Sweeney serves as the Vice President Retail Operations -E Commerce, Digital, Retail Stores of Spanx. Patrick... read more

Spanx Salaries

How much does Spanx pay?

How much do people at Spanx get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Spanx is $112,451, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,461, or $54 per hour.

At Spanx, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,438 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,227 annually. Average Spanx salaries by department include: Product at $147,488, Finance at $80,332, Operations at $92,247, and Customer Support at $62,218. Half of Spanx salaries are above $112,461.

16 employees at Spanx rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings) while 16 employees at Spanx rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).

Last updated a day ago.

1st Percentile
$66k
$66k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$87k
$87k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$112k
$112k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$161k
$161k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$206k
$206k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$261k
$261k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$266k
$266k100th Percentile
$112,451*
Average Compensation
$112,461*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Spanx Salaries by Department

Explore Spanx Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Spanx

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Spanx across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Spanx Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Spanx PTO

Spanx PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Spanx Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Spanx applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

2
Total Applied
  • 50% Granted (1 out of 2)
  • 50% Denied (1 out of 2)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Spanx Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Spanx on Comparably

Candidates By Department

IT
33%
Design
33%
Sales
33%

Candidates By Location

Eau Claire
33%
Buford
33%
Other
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Spanx

Who is the CEO of Spanx?

Spanx CEO is Sara Blakely, their score by employees is 59

What is Spanx eNPS?

The eNPS for Spanx is -10

What is the salary for Senior UI/UX Designer in Spanx?

Senior UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 123k

What are the salaries in the Product in Spanx?

The average salaries for Product in Spanx is 147k

Who are Spanx competitors?

Spanx main competitors are Nordstrom, Macy's

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