We are a business that helps humanity face its toughest challenge: how to feed a rising population, sustainably. Our world class science and innovative crop solutions transform how crops are grown to enable millions of growers to make better use of available resources. At the heart of our contribution is The Good Growth Plan, our six commitments to address critical challenges the world faces to achieve food security. Our business – and the world’s food security – depend on sustainable natural resources, healthy ecosystems and thriving rural communities. Which is why we cooperate with industry partners, governments and NGOs to support the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) read more
Syngenta Company Culture
Syngenta Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Syngenta's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A-Outlook
BRetention
BExecutive Team
BWork Culture
BSyngenta CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
J Fyrwald
79 /100
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Diversity at Syngenta
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D
Diverse employees at Syngenta have rated Outlook, Team, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Syngenta
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C+
Women at Syngenta have rated Outlook, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Syngenta 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?
30
Syngenta employees are 30% more likely to recommend Syngenta as a great place to work
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Syngenta
Working at Syngenta is rated average by 158 employees, across various culture dimensions. Syngenta employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Outlook, and Retention categories, putting Syngenta’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Syngenta was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Syngenta
B-
Overall Company Culture at Syngenta is rated B-
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40%
Syngenta ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSyngenta Employee Reviews
Out of 79 Syngenta employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Syngenta improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From Syngenta Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I liked that it was, at first, an welcoming environment.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My team was always willing to do the work. It was some of the politics involved that made it a difficult place to work.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?My line manager was a great person. Above him is where the trust and loyalty are absent. They have no support for your future growth in the company and if you have one disagreement with leadership you are then earmarked for termination.
Constructive Feedback From Syngenta Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Leadership needs to change or be totally revamped.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The lack of support from the leadership. People need to be held more accountable for their actions towards other individuals.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel undervalued based on my pay
Syngenta Company Information
Syngenta Mission, Vision & Values
Syngenta Mission & Values
We are a business that helps humanity face its toughest challenge: how to feed a rising population, sustainably. Our world class science and innovative crop solutions transform how crops are grown to enable millions of growers to make better use of available resources. At the heart of our contribution is The Good Growth Plan, our six commitments to address critical challenges the world faces to achieve food security. Our business – and the world’s food security – depend on sustainable natural resources, healthy ecosystems and thriving rural communities. Which is why we cooperate with industry partners, governments and NGOs to support the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.syngenta.com/ |
| Company Status | Private |
Syngenta Competitors
Syngenta competitors include DuPont and W. R. Grace & Co.. Syngenta ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Syngenta 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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Syngenta Employees
158 employees at Syngenta have reviewed Syngenta across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 158 Syngenta 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 Syngenta are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Syngenta, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Syngenta are pleased with their team. 158 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Syngenta are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Syngenta believe the environment at Syngenta is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Syngenta is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at Syngenta work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Syngenta 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
Syngenta employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Syngenta report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
91% of Syngenta employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Syngenta employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
81% of Syngenta employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Syngenta - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Syngenta is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Syngenta KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Syngenta's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Syngenta employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Syngenta Salaries
How much does Syngenta pay?
How much do people at Syngenta get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Syngenta is $79,847, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,364, or $55 per hour.
At Syngenta, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $116,364 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $39,797 annually. Average Syngenta salaries by department include: Admin at $44,067, Finance at $56,773, Business Development at $102,779, and HR at $91,493. Half of Syngenta salaries are above $116,364.
43 employees at Syngenta rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 125 ratings) while 38 employees at Syngenta rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 40 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $87k | $87k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $116k | $116k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $179k | $179k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $230k | $230k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $325k | $325k | 100th Percentile |
$79,847*
Average Compensation
$116,364*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Syngenta Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Syngenta
Diverse employees at Syngenta score the company 66/100 across various culture categories, placing Syngenta in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Syngenta across various culture dimensions.
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Syngenta PTO
Syngenta's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Syngenta's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Syngenta
Who is the CEO of Syngenta?
Syngenta CEO is J Fyrwald, their score by employees is 79
What is Syngenta eNPS?
The eNPS for Syngenta is 30
What is the salary for Accountant in Syngenta?
Accountant average salary in the US is 60k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Syngenta?
The average salaries for Sales in Syngenta is 99k
Who are Syngenta competitors?
Syngenta main competitors are DuPont, W. R. Grace & Co.
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