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23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The 23andMe research platform has generated more than 180 publications on the genetic underpinnings of a wide range of diseases, conditions, and traits. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug discovery programs rooted in human genetics across a spectrum of disease areas, including oncology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to other therapeutic areas. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 38

TOTAL RATINGS: 545

CEO: Anne Wojcicki

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23andMe Happiness Score

The employee happiness at 23andMe is listed in the Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. Compensation is an important aspect of employee happiness and at 23andMe, 72% of employees feel they are paid fairly, 56% are satisfied with their benefits, and 50% are satisfied with their stock/equity. 67% of 23andMe employees feel their work environment is positive meaning 23andMe is a happy place to work.

Last updated 25 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks 23andMe's Happiness

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50%
In the Top 50% of 1785 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
40%
In the Bottom 40% of 876 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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5th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+69 / 100

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Who Ranks 23andMe's Happiness the Highest?

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 100/100

Gender - Male 87/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 86/100

Who Ranks 23andMe's Happiness the Lowest?

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 66/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 67/100

Gender - Female 67/100

23andMe Happiness At a Glance

23andMe employees rate their happiness at the workplace a "C+" (based on 98 ratings). The Happiness score describes employees well-being based on various topics such as positivity in the workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and satisfaction towards compensation and benefits.

19 23andMe employees answered questions like "Are you satisfied with your Benefits?" and "What percent of your potential do you think you are using?" In general, employees in the Engineering department are considered to be the most happy at 23andMe. Also, employees with 3 to 6 Years Experience are more satisfied at 23andMe, while employees with 6 to 10 Years Experience are the least satisfied.

23andMe's Happiness score ranks in 5th place when compared to competitors Meta, Roche, Genomic Health, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Ancestry. The company is also in the Bottom 40% of other companies in San Francisco and Top 50% of other companies on Comparably.

23andMe's Happiness Trendline

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How 23andMe's Happiness Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Positive	67%
Negative	33%

Is your work environment positive or negative?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

23andMe's Happiness Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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50%

23andMe ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Happiness Score.

23andMe's Happiness Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

40%

23andMe ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in San Francisco for Happiness Score.

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