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WestRock Company Culture
WestRock Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
WestRock's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
B+Professional Development
BDiversity
B-Compensation
C+Perks & Benefits
C+WestRock CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
Steve Voorhees
63 /100
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Diversity at WestRock
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies
B-
Diverse employees at WestRock have rated CEO Rating, Office Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WestRock
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Women at WestRock have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
WestRock 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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-7
WestRock employees are -7% more likely to recommend WestRock as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at WestRock
Working at WestRock is rated below average by 449 employees, across various culture dimensions. WestRock employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting WestRock’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at WestRock was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WestRock
C-
Overall Company Culture at WestRock is rated C-
Last updated 18 days ago
Bottom
35%
WestRock ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
WestRock Employee Reviews
Out of 349 WestRock employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WestRock improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From WestRock Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The managers ate tough and thorough. Its not one person deciding to hire you
- What makes you most happy at work?Great communication among the teams, always engaged in solving problems
- What are some of the best things about your team?Team building is most inportant
Constructive Feedback From WestRock Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Stop avoiding hard work. To much talk
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Seriously needed management that have some idea of the industry and standards
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They underpaid me in my position and when I said something about it I became a target
WestRock Company Information
WestRock Company Overview
WestRock is an American corrugated packaging company.
WestRock Mission, Vision & Values
WestRock Mission & Values
WestRock is committed to providing enterprise wide procurement opportunities to certified minority firms.
WestRock Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the premier partner and unrivaled provider of winning solutions for our customers.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at WestRock
Sustainability is about meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.
As a key part of our long-term business strategy, our sustainability platform is built on three pillars: People, Planet and Performance. By investing in our workforce and our communities, acting responsibly with regard to the environment, and delivering strong financial results and innovative packaging solutions for our customers, we continue to make our business more sustainable.
| Headquarter | Norcross, GA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.westrock.com/en-us/index.html |
| Founding Date | 1953 |
| Tel | (501) 327-6051 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WRK |
WestRock Competitors
WestRock competitors include International Paper Company, International Paper, Amcor, and Cenveo. WestRock ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WestRock 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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WestRock Employees
449 employees at WestRock have reviewed WestRock across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 18 days ago.
Overall, the 449 WestRock employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WestRock are generally satisfied with their total compensation at WestRock, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WestRock are generally satisfied with their team. 449 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at WestRock are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WestRock believe the environment at WestRock is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WestRock is comfortably fast. About 31% of the employees at WestRock work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WestRock are not very 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
WestRock employees generally work 10.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at WestRock report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at WestRock have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
75% of WestRock employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
WestRock employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
60% of WestRock employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
WestRock employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
53% of WestRock employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining WestRock - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining WestRock is that the company was prepared on their first day. WestRock employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
WestRock KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of WestRock's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 10 WestRock employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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WestRock CEO & Leadership
WestRock CEO - Steve Voorhees
63 /100
Steve’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Steve in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Steve Voorhees’s employees rank WestRock in the Top 20% for Office Culture, in the Top 35% for Professional Development, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. Voorhees is generally unpopular with WestRock employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Engineering department, and by Caucasian employees and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to WestRock’s competitors, Steve Voorhees ranks below both Amcor CEO Ron Delia and International Paper CEO Mark Sutton.
WestRock Leadership
The WestRock Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Steve Voorhees and CFO joe workman
Steve Voorhees CEO / President
Steve Voorhees serves as the CEO / President of WestRock.
joe workman CFO
joe workman serves as the CFO of WestRock.
WestRock Salaries
How much does WestRock pay?
How much do people at WestRock get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WestRock is $108,463, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,541, or $52 per hour.
At WestRock, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $244,953 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,293 annually. Average WestRock salaries by department include: Marketing at $126,841, IT at $66,802, Business Development at $118,057, and HR at $118,541. Half of WestRock salaries are above $108,541.
188 employees at WestRock rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 574 ratings) while 182 employees at WestRock rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 192 ratings).
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $85k | $85k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $107k | $107k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $232k | $232k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $273k | $273k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $501k | $501k | 100th Percentile |
$108,463*
Average Compensation
$108,541*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WestRock Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WestRock
Diverse employees at WestRock score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing WestRock in the Top 40% 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 WestRock across various culture dimensions.
It makes us stronger, smarter and better positioned to inspire creativity and innovation. We depend on a diverse global network of employees — and just as many perspectives, ideas and backgrounds — to make us successful.,,
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
WestRock Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
WestRock PTO
WestRock's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is WestRock's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 29% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. WestRock's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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WestRock Careers
WestRock Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, WestRock applied for 24 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 96% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
24
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 96% Granted (23 out of 24)
- 0% Denied ( out of 24)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 24)
- 4% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 24)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let WestRock Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in WestRock on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 11% | |
Customer Support | 11% | |
Finance | 11% | |
Communications | 6% | |
Other | 6% |
Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 6% | |
San Francisco | 6% | |
Wilmington | 6% | |
Phoenix | 6% | |
Other | 28% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding WestRock
Who is the CEO of WestRock?
WestRock CEO is Steve Voorhees, their score by employees is 63
What is WestRock eNPS?
The eNPS for WestRock is -7
What is the salary for General Counsel in WestRock?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 204k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in WestRock?
The average salaries for Business Development in WestRock is 118k
Who are WestRock competitors?
WestRock main competitors are International Paper Company, International Paper, Amcor, Cenveo
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