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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
490
TOTAL
RATINGS
3850

Stericycle Company Culture

Stericycle Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.5/5
Stericycle's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Stericycle CEO

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Cindy Miller Stericycle's CEO
Cindy Miller
59 /100

Diversity at Stericycle

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F

Diverse employees at Stericycle have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Stericycle

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-

Women at Stericycle have rated Environment, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Stericycle 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?"
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-20

Stericycle employees are -20% more likely to recommend Stericycle as a great place to work

32%Promoters
16%Passives
52%Detractors

Working at Stericycle

Working at Stericycle is rated below average by 490 employees, across various culture dimensions. Stericycle employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Stericycle’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Stericycle was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Stericycle

D

Overall Company Culture at Stericycle is rated D

Last updated 10 days ago

Bottom
15%

Stericycle ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 490 Employees

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Customer Success
61
Customer Success61
Sales
52
Sales52
Customer Support
47
Customer Support47
Operations
41
Operations41

Stericycle Employee Reviews

Out of 391 Stericycle employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Stericycle improve their work culture.

59%
41%
Positive Reviews59%
Constructive Feedback41%

Positive Reviews From Stericycle Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    I felt like I was actually being heard and not just listened to
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The ability to work independently and have enjoyable coworkers
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Knowing that I complete my job with success.

Constructive Feedback From Stericycle Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I feel undervalued because leadership focuses more on control than support. Instead of empowering employees or acknowledging their strengths, the approach often feels condescending and rooted in authority over collaboration
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Work as a team not a department
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Bring in all new managment

Stericycle Company Information

Stericycle Company Overview

Stericycle provides solutions that protect people and brands, promote health, and safeguard the environment.

Stericycle was founded in 1989 and its current CEO is Cindy Miller. Since its inception 37 years ago, Stericycle has grown to 25000 employees.

Stericycle Mission, Vision & Values

Stericycle Mission Statement

Protecting what matters involves a journey to excellence in everything we do. We are committed to: Providing a broad portfolio of solutions to protect the environment and human health. Developing innovations that minimize environmental impact for generations to come. Managing our internal operations in ways that conserve resources, leave the smallest footprint, and are socially responsible. Driving internal improvement initiatives to benefit our people and global communities.

Stericycle Vision Statement

Our Core Purpose is to help our customers fulfill their promise by providing solutions that protect people and brands, promote health, and safeguard the environment.

Stericycle Values

  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • One Team, One Goal
  • Customer First
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Enjoying our Work

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Stericycle

Protecting what matters involves a journey to excellence in everything we do. We are committed to:

Providing a broad portfolio of solutions to protect the environment and human health.

Developing innovations that minimize environmental impact for generations to come.

Managing our internal operations in ways that conserve resources, leave the smallest footprint, and are socially responsible.

Driving internal improvement initiatives to benefit our people and global communities.

Headquarter2333 Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 600015
United States of America
Websitewww.stericycle.com
Founding Date1989
Tel(866) 562-9384
Company StatusPublic
StockSRCL
Jobswww.stericycle.com/careers
Social Sites

Stericycle Competitors

Stericycle competitors include Inmar, Waste Management, and Shred-It. Stericycle ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Stericycle compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Inmar's Logo
    Inmar
    3.4/5
  2. #2
    Waste Management's Logo
    Waste Management
    3.4/5
  3. #3
    Stericycle's Logo
    Stericycle
    2.5/5
  4. #4
    Shred-It's Logo
    Shred-It
    2.5/5
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Stericycle Employees

Stericycle has 25000 employees. 490 employees at Stericycle have reviewed Stericycle across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 10 days ago.

Overall, the 490 Stericycle employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Stericycle are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Stericycle, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Stericycle are not very pleased with their team. 490 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Stericycle are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Stericycle believe the environment at Stericycle is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Stericycle is moderate. About 31% of the employees at Stericycle work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Stericycle are not very 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
Stericycle employees generally work 10.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Stericycle report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
73% of Stericycle employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Stericycle employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
56% of Stericycle employees call their work environment negative
Environment

Joining Stericycle - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Stericycle is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Stericycle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 67% 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.

Stericycle KPIs and OKRs

At Stericycle 20% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Stericycle's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Stericycle employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes17%
No83%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes20%
No80%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Stericycle CEO & Leadership

Stericycle CEO - Cindy Miller

Cindy Miller Stericycle's CEO
59 /100

Stericycle’s CEO Cindy Miller started in this role in 2019. Cindy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Cindy in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Cindy Miller’s employees rank Stericycle in the Bottom 30% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 30% for Retention, and in the Bottom 25% for Team. Miller is generally unpopular with Stericycle employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Stericycle’s competitors, Cindy Miller ranks below both Inmar CEO David Mounts and Waste Management CEO James Fish Jr..

Stericycle Leadership

The Stericycle Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Cindy Miller, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Daniel Ginnetti, and Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President Brenda Frank

  • Cindy Miller  CEO / President

    Cindy Miller CEO / President

    Cindy Miller serves as the CEO / President of Stericycle.

  • Daniel Ginnetti Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Daniel V. Ginnetti, also known as Dan, has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Stericycle,... read more

  • Brenda Frank Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President

    Ms. Brenda R. Frank has been Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Stericycle, Inc. since January 2016.... read more

  • Richard Joseph Hoffman Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President

    Mr. Richard Joseph Hoffman, also known as Rich, has been Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President at... read more

  • Mark Miller Chairman of the Board

    Mr. Mark C. Miller served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Stericycle, Inc., from May 1992 to January 01,... read more

  • Joseph Brent Arnold Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Joseph Brent Arnold has been Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Stericycle, Inc. since January... read more

  • John P. Schetz Executive Vice President and General Counsel

    Mr. John P. Schetz has been an Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Stericycle, Inc. since April 2015. Mr.... read more

  • Kurt M. Rogers Executive VP & General Counsel

    Mr. Kurt M. Rogers has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Stericycle, Inc. since July 24, 2017. Mr.... read more

  • Robert Guice Executive Vice President of International

    Mr. Robert Guice has been an Executive Vice President of International at Stericycle, Inc. since September 2017. Mr.... read more

Stericycle Salaries

How much does Stericycle pay?

How much do people at Stericycle get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Stericycle is $118,407, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,379, or $51 per hour.

At Stericycle, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $229,847 annually and the lowest is a Sales Rep at $35,000 annually. Average Stericycle salaries by department include: Admin at $54,775, Finance at $79,277, Business Development at $110,730, and IT at $109,110. Half of Stericycle salaries are above $106,379.

188 employees at Stericycle rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 566 ratings) while 185 employees at Stericycle rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 190 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Stericycle employees include job titles like Accounting Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Stericycle employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$59k
$59k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$82k
$82k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$104k
$104k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$161k
$161k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$214k
$214k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$258k
$258k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$274k
$274k100th Percentile
$118,407*
Average Compensation
$106,379*
Median Compensation

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

Stericycle Salaries by City

Stericycle Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Stericycle

Diverse employees at Stericycle score the company 46/100 across various culture categories, placing Stericycle in the Bottom 5% 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 Stericycle across various culture dimensions.

We embrace diversity throughout Stericycle, from our talented team members to the partners we engage with. We place an emphasis on ensuring diversity throughout our supply chain. Inclusion of many perspectives provides unique insights and the ability to ultimately best meet our customers’ needs. Our culture is distinctive – one of integrity, accountability, putting the customer first, and seeking continuous improvement while enjoying our work. We are one team with one goal, and working with a diverse group of supplier partners is an integral part of our success.,,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 47/100
Department - Customer Support
Men 61/100
Department - Customer Success
Diverse Employees 61/100
Department - Customer Success

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 39/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 41/100
Department - Sales

Stericycle Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Stericycle PTO

Stericycle's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Stericycle's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time25%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution25%
Childcare50%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo25%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo25%
Less than $500/mo50%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Stericycle Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Stericycle on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
23%
Customer Support
23%
Finance
8%
IT
8%
HR
8%
Other
31%

Candidates By Location

Chicago
15%
Bloomington
8%
Northbrook
8%
Houston
8%
Miami
8%
Other
54%

Stericycle Internship Program

Acquiring a position in Stericycle's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Stericycle? Employees are not so happy at Stericycle and rate their office perks as terrible. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Stericycle employees say they’re rarely bored at work. Additionally, 50% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.

How difficult is it to get an internship at Stericycle?

Operations
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Stericycle

What is Stericycle address?

Stericycle location is at 2333 Waukegan Rd

Who is the CEO of Stericycle?

Stericycle CEO is Cindy Miller, their score by employees is 59

What is Stericycle eNPS?

The eNPS for Stericycle is -20

What is Stericycle revenue?

Stericycle revenue is $4B

What is the salary for Senior Accountant in Stericycle?

Senior Accountant average salary in the US is 83k

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