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Waste Management Company Culture
Waste Management Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Waste Management's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BCEO Rating
BCompensation
BExecutive Team
C+Happiness
C+Waste Management CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
James Fish Jr.
71 /100
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Diversity at Waste Management
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Waste Management have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Waste Management
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Waste Management have rated Team, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Waste Management 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?
1
Waste Management employees are 1% more likely to recommend Waste Management as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Waste Management
Working at Waste Management is rated average by 913 employees, across various culture dimensions. Waste Management employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Compensation categories, putting Waste Management’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Waste Management was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Waste Management
C+
Overall Company Culture at Waste Management is rated C+
Last updated 2 days ago
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Waste Management ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Waste Management Employee Reviews
Out of 642 Waste Management employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Waste Management improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Waste Management Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?They were communicative and they told me everything about the company
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Our culture is very polite and respectful with each other we all get along
- What are some of the best things about your team?We always work together we always are communicating
Constructive Feedback From Waste Management Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?hire actual experienced drivers for managers not someone who is learning on the job and gets eaten alive.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communicating, Management needs to be taught what is expected out of a manager in their position. There is too many people in positions that when faced with an issue they are unaware that they are in fact responsible for fixing it.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?being more professional and understanding how to drive competition without eroding culture
Waste Management Company Information
Waste Management Company Overview
Waste Management is a provider of waste and environmental services in North America.
Waste Management Mission, Vision & Values
Waste Management Mission Statement
To maximize resource value, while minimizing - and even eliminating - environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive.
Waste Management Values
The code outlines the company's core values of honesty, accountability, safety, professionalism, respect, inclusion, diversity, and employee empowerment and emphasizes the need for fair and honest business dealings in all aspects of the company's business, and provides general guidance.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Waste Management
At Waste Management, we care about the planet. We feel a responsibility to leave it to future generations in better shape than we were given it. Discover some of the imaginative ways that we're turning waste into a resource for a brighter, more sustainable future. Learn more about what Waste Management can do for you with these solutions.
We may be a large company with facilities that span the North American continent, but when it comes to delivering our services, we’re still just a local business.
Our customers are also our neighbors, associates, friends and family. The schools we serve are the same schools that teach our own children. The businesses we serve are the same businesses that serve us as customers. The hospitals, police departments, governments and civic organizations we serve are also the same ones that care for and protect the communities we live in, too.
For all these reasons, we have a personal interest in helping make those communities better places to work and live. It’s a responsibility we take to heart.
| Headquarter | 1001 Fannin Street, Suite 4000 Houston, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wm.com |
| Founding Date | 1894 |
| Tel | 8664488860 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WM |
Waste Management Competitors
Waste Management competitors include Waste Connections, Republic Services, Casella Waste Systems, and Stericycle. Waste Management ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Waste Management 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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Waste Management Employees
913 employees at Waste Management have reviewed Waste Management across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 913 Waste Management 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 Waste Management are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Waste Management, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Waste Management are generally satisfied with their team. 913 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Waste Management are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Waste Management believe the environment at Waste Management is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Waste Management is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at Waste Management work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Waste Management are generally 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
Waste Management employees generally work 10.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Waste Management report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Waste Management have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
74% of Waste Management employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Waste Management employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of Waste Management employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Waste Management employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
58% of Waste Management employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Waste Management - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Waste Management is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Waste Management employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 63% 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.
Waste Management KPIs and OKRs
At Waste Management 40% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Waste Management's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 20 Waste Management employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 10 have said yes.
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Waste Management CEO & Leadership
Waste Management CEO - James Fish Jr.
71 /100
James’s approval rate is just above average, putting James 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 Houston. James Fish Jr. is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Waste Management offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. James is most liked by employees in the HR department and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Waste Management’s competitors, James Fish Jr. ranks just above Casella Waste Systems’s CEO John Casella. With James’s leadership, Waste Management employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Compensation. James was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Waste Management Leadership
The Waste Management Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO James Fish Jr., Senior Vice President of Operations Jeff Harris, and CFO, Senior VP & Treasurer Devina Rankin
James Fish Jr. CEO / President
Mr. James C. Fish, Jr. also known as Jim, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Waste Management, Inc. since November... read more
Jeff Harris Senior Vice President of Operations
Mr. Jeff M. Harris has been Senior Vice President of Operations at Waste Management, Inc. since July 24, 2012. Mr.... read more
Devina Rankin CFO, Senior VP & Treasurer
Ms. Devina A. Rankin has been the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Waste Management, Inc. since... read more
John J. Morris Jr. Senior Vice President of Operations
Mr. John J. Morris, Jr., has been a Senior Vice President of Operations at Waste Management, Inc. since July 26, 2012.... read more
James E. Trevathan Jr. Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. James E. Trevathan, also known as Jim, Jr., has been the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of... read more
Barry Caldwell Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs
Mr. Barry H. Caldwell has been Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Waste Management, Inc. since November 2014... read more
Charles Boettcher Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior VP
Mr. Charles C. Boettcher, also known as Chuck, serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance... read more
Nikolaj Sjoqvist Senior VP & Chief Digital Officer
Mr. Nikolaj H. Sjoqvist has been Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer of Waste Management, Inc. since October... read more
Leslie Nagy VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Leslie K. Nagy has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President of Waste Management, Inc. since November 13,... read more
Waste Management Salaries
How much does Waste Management pay?
How much do people at Waste Management get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Waste Management is $140,577, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,612, or $57 per hour.
At Waste Management, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,320 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $38,188 annually. Average Waste Management salaries by department include: Operations at $151,996, Customer Support at $151,288, Product at $203,820, and Admin at $52,537. Half of Waste Management salaries are above $119,612.
296 employees at Waste Management rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 900 ratings) while 283 employees at Waste Management rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 300 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Waste Management employees include job titles like Operations Manager, Admin Assistant, Accounting Manager, and Senior Accountant. Comparably data has a total of 13 salary records from Waste Management employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $244k | $244k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $303k | $303k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $320k | $320k | 100th Percentile |
$140,577*
Average Compensation
$119,612*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Waste Management Salaries by City
Waste Management Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Waste Management
Diverse employees at Waste Management score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Waste Management in the Bottom 45% 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 Waste Management across various culture dimensions.
At Waste Management, we are committed to promoting and fostering equal opportunity for all employees in all areas of our company. Our goal is to make a workplace where everyone is valued and respected. Our diversity mission:,,To champion an inclusive culture that embraces individual differences and unique needs while driving innovation,To leverage the diverse talent of our workforce to enhance business growth,To ensure our workforce is reflective of the global marketplace and the divergent populations we serve
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Waste Management 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
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Waste Management PTO
Waste Management's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 70% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Waste Management's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 21% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Waste Management's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Waste Management Careers
Waste Management Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Waste Management applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Waste Management on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 41% | |
|---|---|---|
Operations | 22% | |
IT | 16% | |
Customer Support | 3% | |
Engineering | 3% | |
Other | 16% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 62% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 5% | |
Spring | 5% | |
Trenton | 3% | |
Pittsburgh | 3% | |
Other | 22% |
Waste Management Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Waste Management's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Waste Management? Employees are happy at Waste Management and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Waste Management employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 50% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Waste Management?
Operations
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Waste Management
What is Waste Management address?
Waste Management location is at 1001 Fannin Street, Suite 4000
Who is the CEO of Waste Management?
Waste Management CEO is James Fish Jr., their score by employees is 71
What is Waste Management eNPS?
The eNPS for Waste Management is 1
What is Waste Management revenue?
Waste Management revenue is $14B
What is the salary for Senior Designer in Waste Management?
Senior Designer average salary in the US is 104k
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