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WaFd Bank Company Culture
WaFd Bank Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
WaFd Bank's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
ADiversity
CEnvironment
CManager
CExecutive Team
C-WaFd Bank CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Brent Beardall
60 /100
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Diversity at WaFd Bank
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at WaFd Bank have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WaFd Bank
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at WaFd Bank have rated CEO Rating, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
WaFd Bank 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?
-27
WaFd Bank employees are -27% more likely to recommend WaFd Bank as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at WaFd Bank
Working at WaFd Bank is rated below average by 46 employees, across various culture dimensions. WaFd Bank employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Happiness and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting WaFd Bank’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at WaFd Bank was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WaFd Bank
D+
Overall Company Culture at WaFd Bank is rated D+
Last updated 4 days ago
Bottom
25%
WaFd Bank ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
WaFd Bank Employee Reviews
Out of 67 WaFd Bank employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WaFd Bank improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From WaFd Bank Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Good questions that made sense and interest in my career growth
- What makes you most happy at work?Working with great teammates, servicing our clients
- What are some of the best things about your team?Smart and highly motivated people that work hard to serve clients
Constructive Feedback From WaFd Bank Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?tell the truth during meetings
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?fire management to change the culture
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?dishonest people who mistreat you, cut compensation and berate you the harder you try--
WaFd Bank Company Information
WaFd Bank Company Overview
WaFd Bank is the largest national bank headquartered in the PNW, with over 1,800 employees, 236 branches and $14.8 billion in assets across 8 states.
WaFd Bank was founded in 1917 and its current CEO is Brent Beardall. Since its inception 109 years ago, WaFd Bank has grown to 1900 employees.
WaFd Bank Mission, Vision & Values
WaFd Bank Mission & Values
Washington Federal Believes that banking is more than a series of financial transactions. It is a commitment to building relationships both with clients and the community at large. Each and every banking transaction holds a deeper meaning - whether it's saving toward a future goal, buying a home, or making an investment in a thriving business. We believe a good bank understands this and provides a secure financial foundation that helps our clients accomplish their goals so that all can benefit.
| Headquarter | Seattle, WA 98101 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wafdbank.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1917 |
| Tel | 1-800-324-9375 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WAFD |
| Jobs | recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1155851&d=ExternalCareerSite |
WaFd Bank Competitors
WaFd Bank competitors include Pinnacle Financial Partners, Penns Woods Bancorp, HomeStreet, and Banner Bank. WaFd Bank ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WaFd Bank 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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WaFd Bank Employees
WaFd Bank has 1900 employees. 46 employees at WaFd Bank have reviewed WaFd Bank across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 46 WaFd Bank employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WaFd Bank are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at WaFd Bank, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WaFd Bank are not very pleased with their team. 46 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at WaFd Bank are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WaFd Bank believe the environment at WaFd Bank is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WaFd Bank is comfortably fast. About 72% of the employees at WaFd Bank work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at WaFd Bank are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WaFd Bank - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
WaFd Bank KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no WaFd Bank employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand WaFd Bank's KPIs and OKRs.
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WaFd Bank CEO & Leadership
WaFd Bank CEO - Brent Beardall
60 /100
Brent’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Brent in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Brent Beardall’s employees rank WaFd Bank in the Bottom 40% for Environment, in the Bottom 40% for Manager, and in the Bottom 35% for Executive Team. Beardall is generally unpopular with WaFd Bank employees, but ranks especially low with Male employees, and by Caucasian employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Sales department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to WaFd Bank’s competitors, Brent Beardall ranks below both Banner Bank CEO Mark Grescovich and Penns Woods Bancorp CEO Richard Grafmyre.
WaFd Bank Leadership
The WaFd Bank Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Brent Beardall, Executive VP & Retail Banking Group Manager Cathy Cooper, and Executive VP & CFO Vincent Beatty
Brent Beardall CEO / President
Brent Beardall serves as the CEO / President of WaFd Bank.
Cathy Cooper Executive VP & Retail Banking Group Manager
Ms. Cathy E. Cooper has been Executive Vice President and Retail Banking Group Manager at Washington Federal, Inc. Her... read more
Vincent Beatty Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Vincent L. Beatty, also known as Vince, has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Washington... read more
Roy Whitehead Executive Chairman of the Board
Mr. Roy M. Whitehead serves as Chairman of the Board of Washington Federal, Inc. (the Company) and Washington Federal,... read more
Mark Alan Schoonover Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer
Mr. Mark A. Schoonover has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Washington Federal, Inc. (the... read more
Robert Peters Executive VP & Commercial Banking Group Manager
Mr. Robert D. Peters, also known as Bob, has been Commercial Banking Group Manager at Washington Federal, Inc. since... read more
Michael O'Rourke Senior Vice President of Consumer Underwriting
Michael O'Rourke serves as Senior Vice President of Consumer Underwriting at Washington Federal, Inc.
Thomas Pozarycki Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate
Mr. Thomas R. Pozarycki serves as Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate at Washington Federal Inc. Mr.... read more
Marlise Fisher Regional President of Utah and Nevada
Ms. Marlise G. Fisher serves as Regional President of Utah and Nevada at Washington Federal, Inc. since June 2014. Ms.... read more
WaFd Bank Salaries
How much does WaFd Bank pay?
How much do people at WaFd Bank get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WaFd Bank is $117,899, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,503, or $54 per hour.
At WaFd Bank, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $216,884 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,816 annually. Average WaFd Bank salaries by department include: Operations at $130,977, Design at $102,864, Business Development at $86,047, and Finance at $96,220. Half of WaFd Bank salaries are above $112,503.
28 employees at WaFd Bank rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 88 ratings) while 28 employees at WaFd Bank rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings).
Last updated 4 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $217k | $217k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $255k | $255k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
$117,899*
Average Compensation
$112,503*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WaFd Bank Salaries by City
WaFd Bank Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WaFd Bank
Diverse employees at WaFd Bank score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing WaFd Bank in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WaFd Bank across various culture dimensions.
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WaFd Bank 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
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
WaFd Bank PTO
WaFd Bank's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. WaFd Bank's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in WaFd Bank on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Support | 40% | |
Admin | 20% |
Candidates By Location
North Olmsted | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Louisville | 20% | |
Panama City | 20% | |
Fort Walton Beach | 20% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding WaFd Bank
Who is the CEO of WaFd Bank?
WaFd Bank CEO is Brent Beardall, their score by employees is 60
What is WaFd Bank eNPS?
The eNPS for WaFd Bank is -27
What is WaFd Bank revenue?
WaFd Bank revenue is $486M
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in WaFd Bank?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 174k
What are the salaries in the Design in WaFd Bank?
The average salaries for Design in WaFd Bank is 103k
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