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Woodward Company Culture
Woodward Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Woodward's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
AHappiness
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Professional Development
A-Retention
A-Woodward CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Thomas Gendron
74 /100
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Diversity at Woodward
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Woodward have rated Team, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Woodward
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at Woodward have rated Team, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Woodward 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?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
14
Woodward employees are 14% more likely to recommend Woodward as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Woodward
Working at Woodward is rated highly by 70 employees, across various culture dimensions. Woodward employees are most satisfied about Happiness, Perks And Benefits, and Professional Development categories, putting Woodward’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at Woodward was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Woodward
A-
Overall Company Culture at Woodward is rated A-
Last updated 9 days ago
Top
15%
Woodward ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Woodward Employee Reviews
Out of 63 Woodward employee reviews, 76% were positive. The remaining 24% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Woodward improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 76% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 24% |
Positive Reviews From Woodward Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?If you're willing to give second chances and let new people try it out there
- What makes you most happy at work?Having a good time, laughing and enjoying my work
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?People are open to talk to you and honest ones interact with people
Constructive Feedback From Woodward Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Communicatin on the information and paperwork the want, the hiring team does everything through email and dosesnt send all the paperwork then tells you they did not recieve it. They will then tell you they need it today or you dont have a job. Then you play phone tag trying to get ahold of someone
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Knowing the members and how to utilize their strongest teams
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Remove the over-compensated management, which is most of management.
Woodward Company Information
Woodward Company Overview
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets.
Woodward was founded in 1870 and its current CEO is Thomas Gendron. Since its inception 156 years ago, Woodward has grown to 9000 employees.
Woodward Mission, Vision & Values
Woodward Mission Statement
Woodward enhances global quality of life, creating innovative energy control solutions that optimize the performance, efficiency and emissions of our Customers’ products.
Woodward Vision Statement
Our philosophy is to serve our stakeholders well, while striving to balance differences in their goals and objectives. All interactions with our stakeholders are conducted ethically and with integrity.
Woodward Values
- Respect for the Individual
- Integrity and Ethics
- Accountability
- Teamwork
- Customer Satisfaction
- Initiative
- Results Driven
| Headquarter | 1081 Woodward Way Fort Collins, CO 80524 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | woodward.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1870 |
| Tel | (970) 482-5811 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WWD |
| Jobs | www.woodward.com/en/careers |
| Social Sites |
Woodward Competitors
Woodward competitors include Moog, Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Esterline, and GE Digital. Woodward ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Woodward 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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Woodward Employees
Woodward has 9000 employees. 70 employees at Woodward have reviewed Woodward across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 9 days ago.
Overall, the 70 Woodward employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Woodward are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Woodward, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Woodward are pleased with their team. 70 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Woodward are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Woodward believe the environment at Woodward is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Woodward is moderate. About 42% of the employees at Woodward work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Woodward are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Woodward - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Woodward is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Woodward employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.
Woodward KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Woodward's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Woodward employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Woodward CEO & Leadership
Woodward CEO - Thomas Gendron
74 /100
Woodward’s CEO Thomas Gendron started in this role in 1994. Thomas’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Denver. Woodward’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, Caucasian employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Woodward’s competitors, Thomas Gendron ranks right above GE Digital CEO Scott Reese. Under Gendron’s leadership, Woodward employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Diversity and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Woodward could stand to see real improvement.
Woodward Leadership
The Woodward Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Thomas Gendron, President of Aircraft Turbine Systems Sagar Patel, and President of Airframe Systems Martin Glass
Thomas Gendron CEO / President
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President Mr. Thomas A. Gendron has been Chairman of the Board of... read more
Sagar Patel President of Aircraft Turbine Systems
Mr. Sagar A. Patel has been the President of Aircraft Turbine Systems at Woodward, Inc. since June 27, 2011. Mr. Patel... read more
Martin Glass President of Airframe Systems
Mr. Martin V. Glass, also known as Marty, has been President of Airframe Systems at Woodward, Inc. since June 1, 2011.... read more
Chad Preiss President of Industrial Control Systems
Mr. Chad R. Preiss has been President of Industrial Control Systems at Woodward, Inc., since November 2016 and served as... read more
Udaya Talwar Vice President - Operations & Supply Chain
Udaya Talwar serves as the Vice President - Operations & Supply Chain of Woodward.
John Hoffman Vice President of Operations
John Hoffman serves as the Vice President of Operations of Woodward, Inc.. John started at Woodward, Inc. in Jan of... read more
Steven Brown VP Finance
Steven Brown serves as the VP Finance of Woodward, Inc.. Steven started at Woodward, Inc. in Jan of 1989. Steven... read more
Erica Chapman VP Finance, Airframe Systems
Erica Chapman serves as the VP Finance, Airframe Systems of Woodward, Inc.. Erica started at Woodward, Inc. in May of... read more
Douglas Brandt VP Finance
Douglas Brandt serves as the VP Finance of Woodward, Inc.. Douglas started at Woodward, Inc. in Dec of 2017. Douglas... read more
Woodward Salaries
How much does Woodward pay?
How much do people at Woodward get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Woodward is $129,320, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $152,227, or $73 per hour.
At Woodward, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $220,769 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $49,088 annually. Average Woodward salaries by department include: Marketing at $132,552, Design at $111,963, Admin at $59,512, and Product at $162,472. Half of Woodward salaries are above $152,227.
31 employees at Woodward rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 91 ratings) while 30 employees at Woodward rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Woodward employees include job titles like Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Woodward employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $118k | $118k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $147k | $147k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$129,320*
Average Compensation
$152,227*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Woodward Salaries by City
Woodward Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Woodward
Diverse employees at Woodward score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Woodward in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Woodward across various culture dimensions.
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Woodward Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Unique Office Space
Woodward PTO
Woodward's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Woodward's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Woodward Careers
Woodward Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Woodward applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Woodward has a total of 9000 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Woodward Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Woodward on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 33% | |
All Industries | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Denver | 33% | |
Albuquerque | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Woodward
What is Woodward address?
Woodward location is at 1081 Woodward Way
Who is the CEO of Woodward?
Woodward CEO is Thomas Gendron, their score by employees is 74
What is Woodward eNPS?
The eNPS for Woodward is 14
What is Woodward revenue?
Woodward revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Woodward?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 65k
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