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H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 375 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $23 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 100,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 1842

TOTAL RATINGS: 14043

CEO: Charles Butt

H E B Company Culture

H E B Culture

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Choice Employer

A+

4.6/5

Awards

Best Company Culture 2025 (Large Companies)

Best CEOs 2025 (Large Companies)

H E B CEO

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Charles Butt

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A Day in the Life

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H E B employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day

Work Hours

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Employees at H E B report the work pace is comfortably fast

Work Pace

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On a typical day, employees at H E B have 0 meetings

Meetings

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88% of H E B employees look forward to interacting with their team every day

Coworkers

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H E B employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year

Perks & Benefits

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74% of H E B employees report they are happy with their work life balance

Work Life Balance

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H E B employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week

Feedback

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80% of H E B employees call their work environment positive

Environment

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How long after an interview at H E B does it take to hear back?

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After interview

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How hard is it to get promoted at H E B?

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Not hard at all, if you do your job

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What should I wear for an interview at H E B?

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Business casual

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How often do employees get raises at H E B?

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Yearly

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What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at H E B?

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If you qualify, Maternity is 6 weeks unless you have a C-Section, then it would be 8 weeks (you can take up to 12 weeks and use whatever...

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How long does it take to hear back after applying to H E B?

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1day

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H1B Visa

In 2019, H E B applied for 15 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at H E B unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

15

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

93% Granted (14 out of 15)
0% Denied ( out of 15)
7% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 15)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 15)

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Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at H E B

top 5% Gender

H E B currently ranks in the Top 5% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at H E B

top 5% Diversity

H E B currently ranks in the Top 5% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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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?"

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37

eNPS Score

60%	Promoters
17%	Passives
23%	Detractors

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Mission, Vision, & Values

H-E-B promotes its mission to maintain sustainable strategies by bolstering local farmers and various social welfare initiatives to benefit employees, customers and the community (Slott, 2013). H-E-B’s relationship with its community goes beyond the typical charitable activities enabling it to enhance and leverage its influence while maintaining its mission to make “each and every person count.”

H E B Culture At a Glance

1842 employees at H E B have reviewed H E B across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 1842 H E B employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at H E B are pleased with their total compensation at H E B, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at H E B are pleased with their team. 1842 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at H E B are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at H E B believe the environment at H E B is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at H E B is comfortably fast. About 74% of the employees at H E B work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at H E B are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

1842 employees at H E B have reviewed H E B across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today. Overall, the 1842 H E B employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.Employees at H E B are pleased with their total compensation at H E B, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits. Overall, employees at H E B are pleased with their team. 1842 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at H E B are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.The majority of employees at H E B believe the environment at H E B is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at H E B is comfortably fast. About 74% of the employees at H E B work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.Overall, the employees at H E B are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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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; Tuition Reimbursement; Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks: Company Social Outings; Unique Office Space

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