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Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace high-performance specialty chemicals and materials improve the products and processes of our global customers. read more
W. R. Grace & Co. Company Culture
W. R. Grace & Co. Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
W. R. Grace & Co. Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BCompensation
BExecutive Team
C+Happiness
CLeadership
CW. R. Grace & Co. CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Hudson La Force
70 /100
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Diversity at W. R. Grace & Co.
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterW. R. Grace & Co. 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?
-26
W. R. Grace & Co. employees are -26% more likely to recommend W. R. Grace & Co. as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at W. R. Grace & Co.
Working at W. R. Grace & Co. is rated below average by 40 employees, across various culture dimensions. W. R. Grace & Co. employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Team and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting W. R. Grace & Co.’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at W. R. Grace & Co. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at W. R. Grace & Co.
D
Overall Company Culture at W. R. Grace & Co. is rated D
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15%
W. R. Grace & Co. ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterW. R. Grace & Co. Employee Reviews
Out of 8 W. R. Grace & Co. employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From W. R. Grace & Co. Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very good management and diversity is good
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Authenticity and approachability is refreshing.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Diversity of options for a senior level exec.
W. R. Grace & Co. Company Information
W. R. Grace & Co. Company Overview
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace high-performance specialty chemicals and materials improve the products and processes of our global customers.
| Headquarter | 7500 Grace Drive Columbia, MD 21044 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.grace.com |
| Tel | +1 410.531.4000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GRA |
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W. R. Grace & Co. Competitors
W. R. Grace & Co. competitors include BASF, Sika, Albemarle, and PPG. W. R. Grace & Co. ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how W. R. Grace & Co. compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
W. R. Grace & Co. Employees
40 employees at W. R. Grace & Co. have reviewed W. R. Grace & Co. 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 40 W. R. Grace & Co. employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at W. R. Grace & Co. are generally satisfied with their total compensation at W. R. Grace & Co., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at W. R. Grace & Co. are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 40 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at W. R. Grace & Co. are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at W. R. Grace & Co. believe the environment at W. R. Grace & Co. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at W. R. Grace & Co. is bureaucratic. About 60% of the employees at W. R. Grace & Co. work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at W. R. Grace & Co. are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining W. R. Grace & Co. - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
W. R. Grace & Co. KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no W. R. Grace & Co. employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand W. R. Grace & Co. KPIs and OKRs.
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W. R. Grace & Co. CEO & Leadership
W. R. Grace & Co. CEO - Hudson La Force
70 /100
Hudson’s approval rate is just above average, putting Hudson in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Hudson La Force is well regarded by employees for the Compensation W. R. Grace & Co. offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to W. R. Grace & Co.’s competitors, Hudson La Force ranks just above PPG’s CEO Michael McGarry. With Hudson’s leadership, W. R. Grace & Co. employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Executive Team. Hudson was rated slightly below average for Team.
W. R. Grace & Co. Leadership
The W. R. Grace & Co. Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Hudson La Force, VP, General Counsel & Secretary Mark Shelnitz, and President of Grace Materials Technologies Sandra Wisniewski
Hudson La Force CEO / President
Hudson La Force serves as the CEO / President of W. R. Grace & Co..
Mark Shelnitz VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Mark A. Shelnitz has been a Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel of W.R. Grace & Co. since April... read more
Sandra Wisniewski President of Grace Materials Technologies
Ms. Sandra Wisniewski has been the President of Grace Materials Technologies at W. R. Grace & Co. since April 26, 2017.... read more
Thomas Petti President of Refining Technologies
Mr. Thomas Petti serves as the President of Refining Technologies at W. R. Grace & Co.
Albert Beninati Jr. President of Specialty Catalysts
Mr. Albert F. Beninati, Jr., also known as Al, serves as the President of Specialty Catalysts at W.R. Grace & Co. and... read more
William Dockman Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller
Mr. William C. Dockman, also known as Bill, has been the Chief Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller at W.R.... read more
Kerrie Wolfe Vice President HR, Total Rewards and Shared Services
Kerrie Wolfe serves as the Vice President HR, Total Rewards and Shared Services of W. R. Grace. Kerrie started at W. R.... read more
Bernardine Ayertei Vice President Human Resources Catalysts Technologies
Bernardine Ayertei serves as the Vice President Human Resources Catalysts Technologies of W. R. Grace. Bernardine... read more
Jeff Balko Vice President of Sales - Refining Technologies - Americas
Jeff Balko serves as the Vice President of Sales - Refining Technologies - Americas of W. R. Grace. Jeff started at W.... read more
W. R. Grace & Co. Salaries
How much does W. R. Grace & Co. pay?
How much do people at W. R. Grace & Co. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at W. R. Grace & Co. is $106,468, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,037, or $56 per hour.
At W. R. Grace & Co., the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $252,485 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,859 annually. Average W. R. Grace & Co. salaries by department include: IT at $99,152, Product at $205,132, Engineering at $134,238, and Business Development at $88,815. Half of W. R. Grace & Co. salaries are above $117,037.
10 employees at W. R. Grace & Co. rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 8 employees at W. R. Grace & Co. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Salaries contributed from W. R. Grace & Co. employees include job titles like Global Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from W. R. Grace & Co. employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $93k | $93k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $116k | $116k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $203k | $203k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $252k | $252k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $397k | $397k | 100th Percentile |
$106,468*
Average Compensation
$117,037*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
W. R. Grace & Co. Salaries by City
W. R. Grace & Co. Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at W. R. Grace & Co.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at W. R. Grace & Co. across various culture dimensions.
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W. R. Grace & Co. 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
W. R. Grace & Co. PTO
W. R. Grace & Co. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. W. R. Grace & Co. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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W. R. Grace & Co. Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, W. R. Grace & Co. applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
8
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 75% Granted (6 out of 8)
- 0% Denied ( out of 8)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
- 25% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 8)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding W. R. Grace & Co.
What is W. R. Grace & Co. address?
W. R. Grace & Co. location is at 7500 Grace Drive
Who is the CEO of W. R. Grace & Co.?
W. R. Grace & Co. CEO is Hudson La Force, their score by employees is 70
What is W. R. Grace & Co. eNPS?
The eNPS for W. R. Grace & Co. is -26
What is W. R. Grace & Co. revenue?
W. R. Grace & Co. revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in W. R. Grace & Co.?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 185k
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