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Westar Energy Company Culture
Westar Energy Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Westar Energy's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BCompensation
B-Office Culture
B-Executive Team
C+Manager
CWestar Energy CEO
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Mark Ruelle
47 /100
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Diversity at Westar Energy
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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 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-75
Westar Energy employees are -75% more likely to recommend Westar Energy as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 75% | Detractors |
Working at Westar Energy
Working at Westar Energy is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Westar Energy employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting Westar Energy’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Wichita, KS. See below in detail how working at Westar Energy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Westar Energy
D+
Overall Company Culture at Westar Energy is rated D+
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Bottom
25%
Westar Energy ranks in the Bottom 25% 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 BetterWestar Energy Employee Reviews
Out of 2 Westar Energy employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Westar Energy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From Westar Energy Employees
- What do you like best about your company?Always something going on, just not always moving forward.
Constructive Feedback From Westar Energy Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?More communication between working groups, less silos.
Westar Energy Company Information
Westar Energy Company Overview
Westar Energy provides safe, reliable electric energy to nearly 700000 Kansans.
Westar Energy Mission, Vision & Values
Westar Energy Mission Statement
Westar Energy provides safe, reliable, high quality electric energy service at a reasonable cost to all customers.
Westar Energy Vision Statement
At Westar Energy we are committed to operating a safe, reliable, open and innovative electric utility with uncompromising integrity. We will provide first-class service to our customers, and, given the choice, they will not hesitate to choose us. We will be a friendly, caring neighbor and business partner worthy of trust. Westar Energy will be a thriving, positive environment where employees are proud to work, diversity is celebrated and all are treated with respect. Talent and leadership of all employees will set industry standards
Westar Energy Values
At Westar Energy, building trust and confidence means taking to heart the needs of those we serve – our customers, employees, investors and communities. Taking customers to heart. We're honored to be our customers' energy partner. Our constant goal is to genuinely care for and respect our customers.
| Headquarter | P.O. Box 208 Wichita, KS United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.westarenergy.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1924 |
| Tel | (800)383-1183 |
| Company Status | Public |
Westar Energy Competitors
Westar Energy competitors include Allete, Atmos Energy, Great Plains Energy, and Dynegy. Westar Energy ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Westar Energy compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Westar Energy Employees
5 employees at Westar Energy have reviewed Westar Energy 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 5 Westar Energy employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Westar Energy are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Westar Energy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Westar Energy are not very pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Westar Energy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Westar Energy believe the environment at Westar Energy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Westar Energy is moderate. About 33% of the employees at Westar Energy work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Westar Energy are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Westar Energy - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Wichita, KS about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Wichita, KS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 62% 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.
Westar Energy KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Westar Energy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Westar Energy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Westar Energy CEO & Leadership
Westar Energy CEO - Mark Ruelle
47 /100
Mark’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Mark in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Wichita, KS. Mark Ruelle’s employees rank Westar Energy in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 40% for Compensation, and in the Top 40% for Office Culture.
Westar Energy Leadership
The Westar Energy Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Mark Ruelle, Senior Vice President of Strategy Gregory Greenwood, and Senior Vice President of Power Delivery Bruce A. Akin
Mark Ruelle CEO / President
Mark Ruelle serves as the CEO / President of Westar Energy.
Gregory Greenwood Senior Vice President of Strategy
Mr. Gregory A. Greenwood, also Known as Greg, has been the Senior Vice President of Strategy at Westar Energy, Inc.... read more
Bruce A. Akin Senior Vice President of Power Delivery
Mr. Bruce A. Akin has been the Senior Vice President of Power Delivery at Westar Energy, Inc. since January 2015 and... read more
Larry D. Irick VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Larry D. Irick has been a Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Westar Energy, Inc. since... read more
Anthony D. Somma Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer
Mr. Anthony D. Somma, also known as Tony, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Westar Energy, Inc. since August ,... read more
Jerl Banning Senior Vice President of Operations Support and Administration
Mr. Jerl L. Banning has been the Senior Vice President of Operations Support and Administration at Westar Energy, Inc.... read more
Doug Sterbenz COO
Doug Sterbenz serves as the COO of Westar Energy.
Mark Ruelle Exec VP & CFO
Mark Ruelle serves as the Exec VP & CFO of Westar Energy.
Greg Greenwood Senior Vice President
Greg Greenwood serves as the Senior Vice President of Westar Energy. Greg started at Westar Energy in Jan of 2014. Greg... read more
Westar Energy Salaries
How much does Westar Energy pay?
How much do people at Westar Energy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Westar Energy is $119,427, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,038, or $57 per hour.
At Westar Energy, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $207,040 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,619 annually. Average Westar Energy salaries by department include: Finance at $85,094, IT at $101,258, Design at $115,433, and Business Development at $114,061. Half of Westar Energy salaries are above $120,038.
3 employees at Westar Energy rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 3 employees at Westar Energy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Westar Energy employees include job titles like Developer and Desktop Support. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Westar Energy employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $237k | $237k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
$119,427*
Average Compensation
$120,038*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Westar Energy Salaries by City
Westar Energy Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Westar Energy
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Westar Energy across various culture dimensions.
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Westar Energy Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Westar Energy PTO
Westar Energy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Westar Energy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Westar Energy
What is Westar Energy address?
Westar Energy location is at P.O. Box 208
Who is the CEO of Westar Energy?
Westar Energy CEO is Mark Ruelle, their score by employees is 47
What is Westar Energy eNPS?
The eNPS for Westar Energy is -75
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in Westar Energy?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 183k
What are the salaries in the IT in Westar Energy?
The average salaries for IT in Westar Energy is 101k
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