Walman Optical Culture | Comparably
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PARTICIPANTS
48
TOTAL
RATINGS
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Walman Optical Company Culture

Walman Optical Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.1/5
Walman Optical's Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Walman Optical CEO

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Marty Bassett Walman Optical's CEO
Marty Bassett
73 /100

Diversity at Walman Optical

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C-

Diverse employees at Walman Optical have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Walman Optical

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B-

Women at Walman Optical have rated Happiness, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Walman Optical 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

15

Walman Optical employees are 15% more likely to recommend Walman Optical as a great place to work

48%Promoters
19%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at Walman Optical

Working at Walman Optical is rated highly by 48 employees, across various culture dimensions. Walman Optical employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, CEO Rating, and Retention categories, putting Walman Optical’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Walman Optical was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Walman Optical

B

Overall Company Culture at Walman Optical is rated B

Last updated months ago

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Walman Optical ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 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 48 Employees

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Design
87
Design87
Sales
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Sales82
Marketing
71
Marketing71

Walman Optical Employee Reviews

Out of 56 Walman Optical employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Walman Optical improve their work culture.

83%
17%
Positive Reviews83%
Constructive Feedback17%

Positive Reviews From Walman Optical Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Very nice & helpful motivated
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Talking to some peoples from different cultures
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    My teammates and when a day runs smooth.

Constructive Feedback From Walman Optical Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Signed up for a wisely card haven't received it yet
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Better training for the Management on how all machines work and Hr needs to communicate better with employees
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Communication on dailey break down on the machines and when people have health issues they say you need to go back to work or find another job

Walman Optical Company Information

Walman Optical Company Overview

The employee owners of Walman take great pride in providing Independent Eyecare Practices with premium quality ophthalmic products

Walman Optical Mission, Vision & Values

Walman Optical Mission & Values

Enriching the lives of our customers, employees and the communities we serve through better vision.

Walman Optical Vision Statement

Since 95, Walman Optical has been driven by the commitment of enriching lives through better vision.

Headquarter801 12th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
United States of America
Websitewww.walman.com
Founding Date1915
Tel6125206069
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Walman Optical Employees

48 employees at Walman Optical have reviewed Walman Optical 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 48 Walman Optical employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Walman Optical are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Walman Optical, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Walman Optical are pleased with their team. 48 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Walman Optical are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Walman Optical believe the environment at Walman Optical is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Walman Optical is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at Walman Optical work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Walman Optical are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Walman Optical - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Walman Optical is that the company was prepared on their first day. Walman Optical 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.

Walman Optical KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Walman Optical's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Walman Optical employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Walman Optical CEO & Leadership

Walman Optical CEO - Marty Bassett

Marty Bassett Walman Optical's CEO
73 /100

Marty’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Walman Optical’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Design department, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees in the Marketing department, and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Bassett’s leadership, Walman Optical employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Retention. Diversity and Manager are two areas, according to respondents, where Walman Optical could stand to see real improvement.

Walman Optical Leadership

The Walman Optical Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Marty Bassett and Vice President, Information Services Lynn Askew

  • Marty Bassett  CEO / President

    Marty Bassett CEO / President

    Marty Bassett serves as the CEO / President of Walman Optical.

  • Lynn Askew Vice President, Information Services

    Lynn Askew serves as the Vice President, Information Services of Walman Optical.

Walman Optical Salaries

How much does Walman Optical pay?

How much do people at Walman Optical get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Walman Optical is $109,828, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,079, or $51 per hour.

At Walman Optical, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $214,889 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,228 annually. Average Walman Optical salaries by department include: Sales at $154,563, Marketing at $123,509, Engineering at $120,866, and Operations at $108,047. Half of Walman Optical salaries are above $108,079.

34 employees at Walman Optical rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 101 ratings) while 30 employees at Walman Optical rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$86k
$86k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$106k
$106k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$158k
$158k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$194k
$194k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$257k
$257k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$261k
$261k100th Percentile
$109,828*
Average Compensation
$108,079*
Median Compensation

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

Walman Optical Salaries by Department

Explore Walman Optical Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Walman Optical

Diverse employees at Walman Optical score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Walman Optical in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Walman Optical across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 87/100
Department - Design
Men 77/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Walman Optical Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Walman Optical PTO

Walman Optical's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year.

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Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Walman Optical

What is Walman Optical address?

Walman Optical location is at 801 12th Avenue North

Who is the CEO of Walman Optical?

Walman Optical CEO is Marty Bassett, their score by employees is 73

What is Walman Optical eNPS?

The eNPS for Walman Optical is 15

What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Walman Optical?

Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 70k

What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Walman Optical?

The average salaries for Customer Support in Walman Optical is 60k

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