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Vans Company Culture
Vans Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Vans' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A+Professional Development
A+Office Culture
A-CEO Rating
BExecutive Team
BVans CEO
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Doug Palladini
73 /100
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Diversity at Vans
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Vans have rated Manager, Leadership, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Vans
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B
Women at Vans have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Vans 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 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
16
Vans employees are 16% more likely to recommend Vans as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 34% | Detractors |
Working at Vans
Working at Vans is rated highly by 351 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vans employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Office Culture, and CEO Rating categories, putting Vans’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Vans was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Vans
B
Overall Company Culture at Vans is rated B
Last updated a month ago
Top
25%
Vans ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Vans Employee Reviews
Out of 254 Vans employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vans improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From Vans Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?super smooth, started pretty quckly
- What are some of the best things about your team?we all get along great, all very lovely people. very funny and great workers
- What makes you most happy at work?Assembling someones first skateboard and making sure they know how cool they are
Constructive Feedback From Vans Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?This company uses human lives as an asset and tosses away hardworking people like trash on a whim, even when they're the salespeople with the highest rate. Pathetic.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?give me the promotion i deserve
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?no one listens and the assistant manager and manager have side conversations during our meetings and no one gets anything done or it's just reprimanding.
Vans Company Information
Vans Company Overview
Vans.com manufactures shoes, apparel, and other products for action sports. Vans is the original action sports footwear company, rooted in authenticity and creativity.
Vans was founded in 1966 and its current CEO is Doug Palladini. Since its inception 60 years ago, Vans has grown to 10001 employees.
Vans Mission, Vision & Values
Vans Mission & Values
Vans mission statement: “Vans are the original action sport footwear company grounded in youth, authenticity and individual style… Our purpose is to embody and represent the creativity and self expression at the core of action sports and youth culture.”May 22, 2015
| Headquarter | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vans.com |
| Founding Date | 1966 |
| Tel | (855) 909-8267 |
| Company Status | Private |
Vans Competitors
Vans competitors include Converse, Nike, PUMA, and Pacsun. Vans ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Vans 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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Vans Employees
Vans has 10001 employees. 351 employees at Vans have reviewed Vans across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 351 Vans employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Vans are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Vans, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Vans are generally satisfied with their team. 351 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Vans are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Vans believe the environment at Vans is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vans is comfortably fast. About 76% of the employees at Vans work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Vans are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Vans - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Vans is that the company was prepared on their first day. Vans 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.
Vans KPIs and OKRs
At Vans 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Vans' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Vans employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Vans CEO & Leadership
Vans CEO - Doug Palladini
73 /100
Doug’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Vans’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Marketing department, Hispanic or Latino employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees with Entry Level experience, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Vans’s competitors, Doug Palladini ranks right above Nike CEO John Donahoe. Under Palladini’s leadership, Vans employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Office Culture. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Vans could stand to see real improvement.
Vans Leadership
The Vans Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Doug Palladini, CFO Scott Blechman, and VP of Sales US and Mexico Henry Cosio
Doug Palladini CEO / President
Doug Palladini serves as the CEO / President of Vans.
Scott Blechman CFO
Scott Blechman serves as the CFO for Vans. Scott started at Vans in December of . Scott is based in the Greater Los... read more
Henry Cosio VP of Sales US and Mexico
Henry Cosio serves as the VP of Sales US and Mexico for Vans. Henry started at Vans in May of 2013. Henry is based in... read more
Kelly Murnaghan VP Marketing, North America
Kelly Murnaghan serves as the VP Marketing, North America for Vans a Division of VF Outdoor. Kelly started at Vans a... read more
Nicholas Street VP Global Integrated Marketing
Nicholas Street serves as the VP Global Integrated Marketing for Vans a Division of VF Outdoor. Nicholas started at Vans... read more
Suzy Kreber Sr. Sales Operations Director, North America Wholesale
Suzy Kreber serves as the Sr. Sales Operations Director, North America Wholesale for Vans a Division of VF Outdoor. Suzy... read more
Erwin Federizo Global Executive Creative Director
Erwin Federizo serves as the Global Executive Creative Director for Vans a Division of VF Outdoor. Erwin started at Vans... read more
Katie Bongiovanni Director, eCommerce
Katie Bongiovanni serves as the Director, eCommerce for Vans. Katie started at Vans in December of . Katie is based in... read more
Handel Esiason VP Product Design
Handel Esiason serves as the VP Product Design for Vans. Handel started at Vans in December of . Handel is based in the... read more
Vans Salaries
How much does Vans pay?
How much do people at Vans get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vans is $125,680, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,523, or $57 per hour.
At Vans, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $239,651 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,502 annually. Average Vans salaries by department include: Customer Support at $127,951, Marketing at $100,507, Sales at $134,582, and Admin at $61,950. Half of Vans salaries are above $120,523.
118 employees at Vans rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 349 ratings) while 111 employees at Vans rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 114 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $194k | $194k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $242k | $242k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $244k | $244k | 100th Percentile |
$125,680*
Average Compensation
$120,523*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Vans Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Vans
Diverse employees at Vans score the company 80/100 across various culture categories, placing Vans in the Top 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 Vans across various culture dimensions.
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Vans Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Financial Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vans PTO
Vans' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Vans' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Vans' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Vans on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Design | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 20% | |
Business Development | 10% | |
Product | 10% | |
IT | 10% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Boston | 10% | |
San Francisco | 10% | |
Beaverton | 10% | |
Sacramento | 10% | |
Other | 40% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Vans
Who is the CEO of Vans?
Vans CEO is Doug Palladini, their score by employees is 73
What is Vans eNPS?
The eNPS for Vans is 16
What is the salary for Contracts Specialist in Vans?
Contracts Specialist average salary in the US is 94k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Vans?
The average salaries for Engineering in Vans is 127k
How many employees work in Vans?
Vans has 10001 employees
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