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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: 37

TOTAL RATINGS: 518

CEO: Anne Wojcicki

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Joining 23andMe - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining 23andMe is that the company was very prepared on their first day. 23andMe employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	17%
Somewhat Prepared	33%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at 23andMe are rated a B+. At 23andMe most employees said they received feedback once a month or once a year. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at 23andMe.

Answer	Percent
Every week	11%
Once a month	45%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	44%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	20%
No	80%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 67% of employees at 23andMe said they negotiated their salaries. On average, 23andMe employees earn $131,423. 23andMe ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at 23andMe.

Average Salaries at 23andMe by Department

$160k*

Engineering

$165k*

Product

$96k*

Design

$116k*

Marketing

$116k*

Operations

$59k*

Admin

$118k*

Business Dev

$99k*

Finance

$75k*

Customer Support

$139k*

$112k*

$252k*

Legal

$153k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined 23andMe, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At 23andMe the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at 23andMe, many employees say it’s because of the company mission.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	33%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	17%
Comfort & Familiarity	33%
Career Advancement Opportunities	17%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	50%
45 minutes	17%
30 minutes	16%
I eat at my desk	17%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	14%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	43%
Never	14%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

23andMe ranks in the Top 30% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 87% of employees feel as though 23andMe is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 71% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at 23andMe.

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	87%
No	13%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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