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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
449
TOTAL
RATINGS
3640

WestRock Company Culture

WestRock Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
WestRock's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

WestRock CEO

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
Steve Voorhees WestRock's CEO
Steve Voorhees
63 /100

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

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 449 Employees

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Product
61
Product61
Engineering
60
Engineering60
Operations
59
Operations59

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.

62%
38%
Positive Reviews62%
Constructive Feedback38%

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.

HeadquarterNorcross, GA
Websitewww.westrock.com/en-us/index.html
Founding Date1953
Tel(501) 327-6051
Company StatusPublic
StockWRK

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.

  1. #1
    International Paper Company's Logo
    International Paper Company
    3.3/5
  2. #2
    International Paper's Logo
    International Paper
    3.2/5
  3. #3
    WestRock's Logo
    WestRock
    3.0/5
  4. #4
    Amcor's Logo
    Amcor
    2.9/5
  5. #5
    Cenveo's Logo
    Cenveo
    2.4/5
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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.

AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

WestRock CEO & Leadership

WestRock CEO - Steve Voorhees

Steve Voorhees WestRock's CEO
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 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: Business Development at $118,057, Admin at $57,422, Communications at $232,368, 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.

1st Percentile
$61k
$61k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$85k
$85k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$107k
$107k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$232k
$232k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$273k
$273k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$501k
$501k100th 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

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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

Women 72/100
Department - Engineering
Men 74/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 71/100
Department - Operations

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 49/100
Department - Operations
Men 56/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees N/A/100

WestRock Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

WestRock PTO

WestRock's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time14%
Vacation Policy29%
Office Meals14%
401k Contribution43%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo25%
$1500 - $2500/mo13%
$1000 -$1500/mo38%
$500 -$1000/mo13%
Less than $500/mo11%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

WestRock Careers

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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
  • 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 Scrum Master in WestRock?

Scrum Master average salary in the US is 114k

What are the salaries in the Sales in WestRock?

The average salaries for Sales in WestRock is 92k

Who are WestRock competitors?

WestRock main competitors are International Paper Company, International Paper, Amcor, Cenveo

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