Competitors:
Tesco
Tesco
WHSmith Company Culture
WHSmith Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
WHSmith's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
B+Team
BMeetings
BGender
B-Retention
B-WHSmith CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
48 /100
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Diversity at WHSmith
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at WHSmith
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at WHSmith have rated Happiness, Environment, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
WHSmith 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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-32
WHSmith employees are -32% more likely to recommend WHSmith as a great place to work
| 18% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 32% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at WHSmith
Working at WHSmith is rated below average by 29 employees, across various culture dimensions. WHSmith employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting WHSmith’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at WHSmith was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WHSmith
C
Overall Company Culture at WHSmith is rated C
Last updated 15 days ago
Bottom
40%
WHSmith ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWHSmith Employee Reviews
Out of 18 WHSmith employee reviews, 43% were positive. The remaining 57% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WHSmith improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 43% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 57% |
Positive Reviews From WHSmith Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Collaboration. True teamwork. Resiurcesful when needed.
- What are some of the best things about your team?All coworkers are friendly, no problems with bullying or any other stuff.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Meeting famous people and random celebrities
Constructive Feedback From WHSmith Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Allow more time for applicants to speak or get to better know you.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Expectations. Unreasonable deadlines. Zero respect.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Below market. False promises. No deliverables.
WHSmith Company Information
WHSmith Company Overview
WHSmith is a British retailer which operates a chain of High Street, railway station, airport, hospital, and motorway service station shops.
WHSmith Mission, Vision & Values
WHSmith Mission & Values
Our goalsOur two businesses have different goals and different strategic plans, although there are some common elements, for example, the WHSmith brand and some services are shared. Travel and High Street are run by different management teams reflecting the different customers, strategies and operating models.In Travel, our goal is to be the leading retailer in convenience, books and news for the world's travelling customer.In High Street, our goal is to be Britain's most popular high street stationer, bookseller and newsagent.We aim to deliver our goals through our strategic priorities and initiatives
WHSmith Vision Statement
We aim to improve the Company's profitability and cash flow generation, delivering sustainable returns to shareholders.
| Headquarter | Greenbridge Road Swindon United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.whsmith.co.uk/ |
| Founding Date | 1792 |
| Tel | +44 1793 616161 |
WHSmith Competitors
WHSmith competitors include Tesco. WHSmith ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WHSmith compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
WHSmith Employees
29 employees at WHSmith have reviewed WHSmith across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.
Overall, the 29 WHSmith 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 WHSmith are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at WHSmith, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WHSmith are pleased with their team. 29 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at WHSmith are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WHSmith believe the environment at WHSmith is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WHSmith is extremely fast. About 55% of the employees at WHSmith work 8 hours or less, while 34% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WHSmith are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WHSmith - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
WHSmith KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no WHSmith employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand WHSmith's KPIs and OKRs.
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WHSmith CEO & Leadership
WHSmith CEO
48 /100
When compared to WHSmith’s competitors, ranks below Tesco CEO David Lewis.
WHSmith Leadership
The WHSmith Executive Team is rated a “C”
Paul Brudnicki Party chief
Paul Brudnicki serves as the Party chief of WHSmith. Paul currently resides in the Houston, Texas Area.
Ziad El-Assad Senior Vice President Business Development
Ziad El-Assad serves as the Senior Vice President Business Development of WHSmith.
WHSmith Salaries
How much does WHSmith pay?
How much do people at WHSmith get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WHSmith is $128,325, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $127,513, or $61 per hour.
At WHSmith, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,848 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,105 annually. Average WHSmith salaries by department include: Finance at $88,738, IT at $106,789, Sales at $149,013, and Admin at $60,890. Half of WHSmith salaries are above $127,513.
12 employees at WHSmith rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings) while 12 employees at WHSmith rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $307k | $307k | 100th Percentile |
$128,325*
Average Compensation
$127,513*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WHSmith Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WHSmith
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WHSmith across various culture dimensions.
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WHSmith Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
WHSmith PTO
WHSmith PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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WHSmith Careers
WHSmith Jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding WHSmith
What is WHSmith address?
WHSmith location is at Greenbridge Road Swindon
What is WHSmith eNPS?
The eNPS for WHSmith is -32
What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in WHSmith?
Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 96k
What are the salaries in the Finance in WHSmith?
The average salaries for Finance in WHSmith is 89k
Who are WHSmith competitors?
WHSmith main competitors are Tesco
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