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WW (formally Weight Watchers) Claimed Company
Weight Watchers offers various products and services to assist weight loss and maintenance. read more
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Company Culture
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
B+Office Culture
C+Diversity
C-Environment
C-Gender
D+WW (formally Weight Watchers) CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mindy Grossman
56 /100
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Diversity at WW (formally Weight Watchers)
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) have rated Professional Development, Team, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WW (formally Weight Watchers)
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at WW (formally Weight Watchers) have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
WW (formally Weight Watchers) 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 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-44
WW (formally Weight Watchers) employees are -44% more likely to recommend WW (formally Weight Watchers) as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 61% | Detractors |
Working at WW (formally Weight Watchers)
Working at WW (formally Weight Watchers) is rated below average by 66 employees, across various culture dimensions. WW (formally Weight Watchers) employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting WW (formally Weight Watchers)’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Buffalo, NY. See below in detail how working at WW (formally Weight Watchers) was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WW (formally Weight Watchers)
D
Overall Company Culture at WW (formally Weight Watchers) is rated D
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Bottom
15%
WW (formally Weight Watchers) ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Employee Reviews
Out of 85 WW (formally Weight Watchers) employee reviews, 51% were positive. The remaining 49% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WW (formally Weight Watchers) improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 51% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 49% |
Positive Reviews From WW (formally Weight Watchers) Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They have cultivated a really good team. Everyone is a pleasure to work with
- What is the best part about your compensation package?In my opinion I am fairly compensated (salary) for my role. No stock options, though
- What makes you most happy at work?The work we do to change peoples lives and the impact we make every day
Constructive Feedback From WW (formally Weight Watchers) Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Valuing employees, not being so cheap.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?listen to their employees regarding whats happening on the streets
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Fairly access the skill and talent of all employees in the same role. Salary should be reflective on talent as well as increased span of control and longevity with the organization. Most long term emoloyees have been laid off over the last few years.
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Company Information
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Company Overview
Weight Watchers offers various products and services to assist weight loss and maintenance.
WW (formally Weight Watchers) was founded in 1963 and its current CEO is Mindy Grossman. Since its inception 63 years ago, WW (formally Weight Watchers) has grown to 18000 employees.
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Mission, Vision & Values
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Mission & Values
To create a world where wellness is accessible to all, not just the few.
| Headquarter | 675 Sixth Avenue York, NY 10010 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.weightwatchers.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1963 |
| Tel | 800-651-6000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WTW |
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Competitors
WW (formally Weight Watchers) competitors include NutriSystem, Beachbody, and Jenny Craig. WW (formally Weight Watchers) ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WW (formally Weight Watchers) 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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WW (formally Weight Watchers) Employees
WW (formally Weight Watchers) has 18000 employees. 66 employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) have reviewed WW (formally Weight Watchers) 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 66 WW (formally Weight Watchers) employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at WW (formally Weight Watchers), which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) are not very pleased with their team. 66 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at WW (formally Weight Watchers) are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) believe the environment at WW (formally Weight Watchers) is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WW (formally Weight Watchers) is moderate. About 64% of the employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WW (formally Weight Watchers) - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining WW (formally Weight Watchers) is that the company was prepared on their first day. WW (formally Weight Watchers) 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.
WW (formally Weight Watchers) KPIs and OKRs
At WW (formally Weight Watchers) 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of WW (formally Weight Watchers) KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 WW (formally Weight Watchers) employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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WW (formally Weight Watchers) CEO & Leadership
WW (formally Weight Watchers) CEO - Mindy Grossman
56 /100
Mindy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Mindy in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Buffalo, NY. Mindy Grossman’s employees rank WW (formally Weight Watchers) in the Top 20% for Professional Development, in the Top 50% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 35% for Environment. Grossman is generally unpopular with WW (formally Weight Watchers) employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by Female employees and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, Male employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to WW (formally Weight Watchers)’s competitors, Mindy Grossman ranks below both Jenny Craig CEO Monty Sharma and Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler.
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Leadership
The WW (formally Weight Watchers) Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Mindy Grossman, SVP, U.S. Marketing Sherry Thompson, and CTO Michael Lysaght
Mindy Grossman CEO / President
Mindy Grossman serves as the CEO / President of WW (formally Weight Watchers).
Sherry Thompson SVP, U.S. Marketing
Sherry Thompson serves as the SVP, U.S. Marketing for Weight Watchers. Sherry started at Weight Watchers in May of 2018.... read more
Michael Lysaght CTO
Michael Lysaght serves as the CTO of Weight Watchers. Michael started at Weight Watchers in Sep of 2016. Michael... read more
Karen Matthews Chief Marketing Officer
Karen Matthews serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of WW (formally Weight Watchers).
Michael Millonzi Senior Vice President, Global Customer Experience, Retail
Michael Millonzi serves as the Senior Vice President, Global Customer Experience, Retail of Weight Watchers. Michael... read more
Stacie Sherer Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications
Stacie Sherer serves as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications of Weight Watchers. Stacie started at... read more
Adam Greenberg Senior Vice President, Finance and Supply Chain
Adam Greenberg serves as the Senior Vice President, Finance and Supply Chain of Weight Watchers. Adam started at Weight... read more
Chere Scythes Senior VP and General Manager of Health Solutions
Chere Scythes serves as the Senior VP and General Manager of Health Solutions of Weight Watchers. Chere started at... read more
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Salaries
How much does WW (formally Weight Watchers) pay?
How much do people at WW (formally Weight Watchers) get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WW (formally Weight Watchers) is $133,870, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,431, or $63 per hour.
At WW (formally Weight Watchers), the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,023 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,252 annually. Average WW (formally Weight Watchers) salaries by department include: Customer Support at $70,003, Communications at $236,652, Engineering at $141,724, and Design at $130,346. Half of WW (formally Weight Watchers) salaries are above $132,431.
34 employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 104 ratings) while 33 employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings).
Salaries contributed from WW (formally Weight Watchers) employees include job titles like Product Manager, Operations Manager, Senior PR Manager, and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from WW (formally Weight Watchers) employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $125k | $125k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$133,870*
Average Compensation
$132,431*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Salaries by City
WW (formally Weight Watchers) Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WW (formally Weight Watchers)
Diverse employees at WW (formally Weight Watchers) score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing WW (formally Weight Watchers) in the Bottom 35% 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 WW (formally Weight Watchers) across various culture dimensions.
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WW (formally Weight Watchers) Perks & Benefits
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
WW (formally Weight Watchers) PTO
WW (formally Weight Watchers) PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is WW (formally Weight Watchers) most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. WW (formally Weight Watchers) benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding WW (formally Weight Watchers)
What is WW (formally Weight Watchers) address?
WW (formally Weight Watchers) location is at 675 Sixth Avenue
Who is the CEO of WW (formally Weight Watchers)?
WW (formally Weight Watchers) CEO is Mindy Grossman, their score by employees is 56
What is WW (formally Weight Watchers) eNPS?
The eNPS for WW (formally Weight Watchers) is -44
What is WW (formally Weight Watchers) revenue?
WW (formally Weight Watchers) revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in WW (formally Weight Watchers)?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 178k
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