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International Paper

Manufacturer of pulp and paper products. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 268

TOTAL RATINGS: 2489

CEO: Mark Sutton

International Paper Company Culture

International Paper Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.2/5

International Paper's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CEO Rating

Compensation

Happiness

C+

Perks & Benefits

C+

eNPS

C+

International Paper CEO

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Mark Sutton

71 /100

A Day in the Life

International Paper employees generally work 10.3 hrs a day

Work Hours

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Employees at International Paper report the work pace is comfortably fast

Work Pace

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On a typical day, employees at International Paper have 2 meetings

Meetings

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75% of International Paper employees look forward to interacting with their team every day

Coworkers

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International Paper employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year

Perks & Benefits

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50% of International Paper employees report they are happy with their work life balance

Work Life Balance

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International Paper employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month

Feedback

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54% of International Paper employees call their work environment positive

Environment

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How hard is it to get promoted at International Paper?

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It depends who you work for, and if they “like” you or not. Not necessarily based on your performance.

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What skills do you need to be successful in the Operations department at International Paper?

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Ability not to care about others.

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How's the morale at International Paper?

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Terrible

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How are layoffs handled in the Operations department at International Paper?

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Generally based on seniority for hourly.

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How secure do you feel at your job at International Paper?

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Not at all, everyday there is always something wrong... They always have to blame us for everything, instead of fixing the real problems....

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H1B Visa

In 2019, International Paper applied for 31 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 77% were approved, 19% certified-withdrawn, and 3% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at International Paper unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 6 were withdrawn by International Paper after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

77% Granted (24 out of 31)
0% Denied ( out of 31)
3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 31)
19% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (6 out of 31)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at International Paper

Bottom

40%

International Paper currently ranks in the Bottom 40% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at International Paper

Bottom

40%

International Paper currently ranks in the Bottom 40% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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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eNPS Score

40%	Promoters
24%	Passives
36%	Detractors

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Mission, Vision, & Values

To improve people's lives, the planet and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day We do the right things, in the right ways, for the right reasons, all of the time—this is The IP Way. The IP Way Forward is how we go beyond just doing the right things; it's how we create value for all stakeholders for generations to come.

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International Paper Culture At a Glance

Overall, the 268 International Paper employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at International Paper are generally satisfied with their total compensation at International Paper, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at International Paper are generally satisfied with their team. 268 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at International Paper are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at International Paper believe the environment at International Paper is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at International Paper is comfortably fast. About 30% of the employees at International Paper work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at International Paper are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

268 employees at International Paper have reviewed International Paper 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 268 International Paper employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.Employees at International Paper are generally satisfied with their total compensation at International Paper, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits. Overall, employees at International Paper are generally satisfied with their team. 268 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at International Paper are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.The majority of employees at International Paper believe the environment at International Paper is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at International Paper is comfortably fast. About 30% of the employees at International Paper work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.Overall, the employees at International Paper are generally 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

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