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GardaWorld Company Culture
GardaWorld Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
GardaWorld's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
CRetention
DCompensation
DHappiness
DOutlook
DGardaWorld CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
55 /100
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Diversity at GardaWorld
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at GardaWorld have rated Environment, Retention, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at GardaWorld
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D-
Women at GardaWorld have rated Perks And Benefits, Retention, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
GardaWorld 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?
-45
GardaWorld employees are -45% more likely to recommend GardaWorld as a great place to work
| 19% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 64% | Detractors |
Working at GardaWorld
Working at GardaWorld is rated below average by 213 employees, across various culture dimensions. GardaWorld employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting GardaWorld’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at GardaWorld was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GardaWorld
D-
Overall Company Culture at GardaWorld is rated D-
Last updated 2 months ago
Bottom
10%
GardaWorld ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
GardaWorld Employee Reviews
Out of 136 GardaWorld employee reviews, 61% were positive. The remaining 39% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GardaWorld improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 61% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 39% |
Positive Reviews From GardaWorld Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was strange to the point,
- What makes you most happy at work?Because I always have my coworkers who are always putting smile on my face,who respect me even if they are older than me
- What are some of the best things about your team?As a guard my coworkers are always helpful and respectful
Constructive Feedback From GardaWorld Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Have management know what to do.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and follow through and being honest and fair to all employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication between managers and staff
GardaWorld Company Information
GardaWorld Company Overview
Whelan Security provides customized security staffing services across the United States.
GardaWorld Mission, Vision & Values
GardaWorld Mission Statement
We believe that this simplistic mission statement serves several important functions. First, it provides the foundation upon which all business decisions are made. Second, it offers a glimpse into the difference in our management philosophy. One that says we will deliver the best value to our clients' investment by exceeding performance expectations and living up to our promises. And third, recognizing that we consider our employees to be customers as well, our mission statement requires that we deliver the best security employment experience available within the industry.
GardaWorld Values
- Truth-Telling
- Promise-Keeping
- Respect
- Loyalty
- Empowerment
- Discipline
- Leadership
- Flexibility
- Quality Assurance
- Results
| Headquarter | Saint Louis, MO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.garda.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1949 |
| Company Status | Private |
GardaWorld Competitors
GardaWorld competitors include G4S and Orion. GardaWorld ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GardaWorld 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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GardaWorld Employees
213 employees at GardaWorld have reviewed GardaWorld across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 213 GardaWorld 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 GardaWorld are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at GardaWorld, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GardaWorld are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 213 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at GardaWorld are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GardaWorld believe the environment at GardaWorld is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GardaWorld is moderate. About 56% of the employees at GardaWorld work 8 hours or less, while 16% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at GardaWorld are dissatisfied, 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
GardaWorld employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at GardaWorld report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
66% of GardaWorld employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
GardaWorld employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
52% of GardaWorld employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining GardaWorld - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining GardaWorld is that the company was prepared on their first day. GardaWorld employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 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.
GardaWorld KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of GardaWorld's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 GardaWorld employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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GardaWorld CEO & Leadership
GardaWorld CEO
55 /100
is generally unpopular with GardaWorld employees, but ranks especially low with African American/Black employees, and by Female employees and employees in the Operations department. However, employees in the Customer Support department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to GardaWorld’s competitors, ranks below both G4S CEO Ashley Almanza and Orion CEO Sean Crain.
GardaWorld Leadership
The GardaWorld Executive Team is rated a “F”
Carrie Ward CHRO
Carrie Ward serves as the CHRO of Whelan Security. Carrie started at Whelan Security in February of 2018. Carrie... read more
Mike Basler Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mike Basler serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of GardaWorld.
David McQuinn Area Vice President
David McQuinn serves as the Area Vice President of Whelan Security. David started at Whelan Security in December of... read more
Dan Twardowski Vice President
Dan Twardowski serves as the Vice President of GardaWorld.
Jim Gorman Vice President
Jim Gorman serves as the Vice President of Whelan Security. Jim started at Whelan Security in February of 2019. Jim... read more
Bryan Graiff Chief Financial Officer
Bryan Graiff serves as the Chief Financial Officer of GardaWorld.
Prentice Robertson Chief Operating Officer
Prentice Robertson serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Whelan Security. Prentice started at Whelan Security in... read more
David Bradney Regional Vice President - Southern United States
David Bradney serves as the Regional Vice President - Southern United States of Whelan Security. David started at Whelan... read more
GardaWorld Salaries
How much does GardaWorld pay?
How much do people at GardaWorld get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GardaWorld is $138,061, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,826, or $63 per hour.
At GardaWorld, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,888 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $42,474 annually. Average GardaWorld salaries by department include: Admin at $70,997, Communications at $234,034, Product at $163,456, and Operations at $153,597. Half of GardaWorld salaries are above $131,826.
69 employees at GardaWorld rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 207 ratings) while 64 employees at GardaWorld rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 68 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $132k | $132k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $189k | $189k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $306k | $306k | 100th Percentile |
$138,061*
Average Compensation
$131,826*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
GardaWorld Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at GardaWorld
Diverse employees at GardaWorld score the company 49/100 across various culture categories, placing GardaWorld in the Bottom 10% 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 GardaWorld across various culture dimensions.
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GardaWorld Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
GardaWorld PTO
GardaWorld's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. GardaWorld's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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GardaWorld Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding GardaWorld
What is GardaWorld eNPS?
The eNPS for GardaWorld is -45
What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in GardaWorld?
Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 160k
What are the salaries in the Communications in GardaWorld?
The average salaries for Communications in GardaWorld is 234k
Who are GardaWorld competitors?
GardaWorld main competitors are G4S, Orion
What are the benefits at GardaWorld?
GardaWorld perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K / Retirement Plan & Unique Office Space
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