Bonuses put total entry-level compensation well north of $100K.
Internships are filled for 2008
Undergrad internships (paid and unpaid)
2008: 628 (to date)
2007: 658
2006: 582
100% of internships are paid, 0% are unpaid.
2007 interns came from the following classes...
1% Freshman
8% Sophomores
91% Juniors
0% Seniors
...and from the following majors:
NA% Business
NA% Computer Science
NA% Economics
NA% Engineering
NA% Liberal Arts
NA% Math
NA% Science
NA% Undeclared
NA%
There is an official summer internship program
Average summer program: NA weeks
Minimum: 8 weeks
Maximum: 10 weeks
Average hourly wage: NA
Average total intern compensation: NA
84% of eligible 2007 interns received full-time job offers
78% of interns with offers accepted
Recruited on 60 undergrad campuses in 2007-08.
Made job offers on 48 undergrad campuses.
Applicants for entry-level jobs
2008: NA (to date)
2007: NA
2006: NA
Entry-level hiring
Entry-level hiring is complete for 2008.*
New hires in:
2008: 556 (to date)
2007: 534
2006: 438
Entry-level hires who were undergrad interns
2008: 67*% (to date)
2007: 57%
2006: 46%
Most important characteristics for new hires:
3 Analytical Skills
1 Leadership Skills
2 Team player
Entry-level hiring for 2008 is complete only for campus hiring.
The company's goal is to hire the bulk of its full time employees from the summer intern class.
2007 entry-level hires came from the following majors:
41% Business
11% Computer Science
23% Economics
4% Engineering
8% Liberal Arts
2% Math
2% Science
9% Undeclared
% Other
...and are:
NA% African American
NA% Hispanic American
NA% Asian American
NA% Other
42*% Total minorities
36% Female
Notes: In hiring new classes, Lehman looks for people with diverse backgrounds.
Entry-level hires since Jan. 1, 2008 (to date)
Average base salary:
$55,000 to $59,999
0% earn less than $35,000
0% earn $35,000 to $39,999
0% earn $40,000 to $44,999
15% earn $45,000 to $49,999
0% earn $50,000 to $54,999
6% earn $55,000 to $59,999
75% earn $60,000 to $64,999
4% earn $65,000 to $69,999
0% earn $70,000 to $74,999
0% earn $75,000 and above
Bonuses, Overtime & Perks
99% received signing bonuses
Average signing bonus: $10,000
100*% received performance bonuses in their first year on job
Average performance bonus, 2007: $41,000
NA% of 2007 entry-level hires eligible for overtime
NA% of 2007 entry-level hires not eligible for overtime
Reimburse employees for education expenses? Yes
Do employees become eligible immediately? Yes
Maximum annual education reimbursement: NA*
Full grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes
Partial grad school sponsorship for jr. level employees? Yes
Time Off
Total paid vacation days
Vacation days during first year: 10
Vacation days after one year: 15
Vacation days after three years: 15
Vacation days after five years: 20
Vacation days after 10 years: 20
Total paid holidays: 9
No paid time off for religious observances and/or floating holidays: *
Floating holidays/religious observance days off per year: unlimited
Paid sick/personal days allowed in first year: unlimited
Flextime is an option for entry-level employees
Health Benefits
Do entry-level hires have access to health plan? Yes
Employees pay part of the cost? Yes
Does health plan provide dental coverage? Yes
Extra charge for dental coverage? Yes
Does health plan provide vision coverage? Yes
Extra charge for vision coverage? Yes
Are same sex partners permitted as dependents? Yes
Pension and Profit-sharing
Do entry-level hires have access to 401(k)? Entry-level hires are given access to a 401(K) savings plan
Max. company match as a percentage of salary: NA%
Min. employee set-aside as a percentage of salary to receive max. co. match: NA%
401(k) Details: Company match varies by compensation level; employees making $50K-$200K get 100% match on first $4,000 in contributions.
Are entry-level hires eligible for company funded pension? Yes
Are entry-level hires eligible for profit-sharing program? No
Other Benefits
Does company match employee charitable gifts? Yes
Does company pay relocation expenses? Yes
Max. annual relocation expenses? $10,000
Employee Discounts on the following:
Car rentals
Gym memberships
Cell phone service
Insurance
Cultural events
Publications
Notes: All employees on a year-end bonus cycle have the opportunity to participate in the firm's equity award program. This program is designed to provide Lehman Brothers' employees with a direct ownership interest in the firm over time.
There is no maximum for the annual educational reimbursement.
Employees use vacation/personal days for floating holidays/ religious observances. At their discretion, managers can approve additional paid days for religious observances.
Average entry-level work week: NA hours
Does average vary by business unit, department? Yes
Entry-level hire work locations...
50% in open work stations
50% in cubicles
0% in shared offices
0% in private offices
0% have no company-supplied work space
Typical dress code
Business Casual
Casual Friday
Business
Organization sponsors employee volunteer opportunities*
Does organization have fitness facilities on site? Some locations
Notes: In 2007, more than 82 percent of our foundation grants were awarded to organizations recommended by employees, and more than 8,000 employees volunteered in a community activity.
Training Programs
The organization has a formal orientation program for new hires
Program length: 35 days
Orientation includes the following:
Computer training
Guest speakers
Diversity exercises
Team building activities
Facilities tour
Benefits overview
Senior Management welcome, Selling Presentation, Compliance Training, Technical Skills, Business and Product Overview
NA average spent on training, per new hire, in 2007
How do new employees enter the program?
If not hired directly into program, when are most new hires first considered eligible?
After completion of program, what percentage of employees receive a raise?
How much is the typical raise:
There is not a formal leadership program for entry-level hires that lasts a year or more.
Program Name:
How do new employees enter the program?
If not hired directly into the program, when are most new hires first considered eligible?
Is program rotational?
If so, how many locations or business units does the employee spend time at?
Minimum rotations:
Maximum rotations:
Length of program, in weeks:
Minimum: weeks
Maximum: weeks
After completion, what percentage of employees receive a raise?:
How much is the typical raise:
Does company have formal mentorship program? Yes
100% of entry-level hires participate
NA days of additional training expected
Getting Ahead
Three-year retention rate: 48%
Five-year retention rate: NA%
How are raises determined?
Performance
When are most entry-level hires eligible for their first raise?
One-year anniversary
How are promotions determined?
Performance
When are entry-level hires eligible for first promotion?
One-year anniversary
Evaluations
Frequency of evaluations
Twice a year
Most important characteristics for entry-level hires:
3 Analytical Skills
1 Leadership Ability
2 Teamwork
Min. tenure in years required for job change: 1
Transfer rules: Good performance
Long-Term Prospects
Does position of vice president exist at this organization? Yes
If not, is there a comparable title?
No. of employees who hold VP or similar title: 5,414
No. of employees with VP or similar title with 20 years plus seniority: 343
Age of youngest employee with VP or similar title: 26
Seniority of youngest employee with VP or similar title in years: 5