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Color Company Culture
Color Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Color's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
ACompensation
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Happiness
BEnvironment
BColor CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Othman Laraki
57 /100
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Diversity at Color
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Color have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Color
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Color have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Color 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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-12
Color employees are -12% more likely to recommend Color as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Color
Working at Color is rated average by 19 employees, across various culture dimensions. Color employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness categories, putting Color’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Color was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Color
B
Overall Company Culture at Color is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
35%
Color ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Color Employee Reviews
Out of 10 Color employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Color improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 88% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 12% |
Positive Reviews From Color Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The conversational and relaxed feeling you get speaking to the hiring managers, teams, etc.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone has a voice and a say. The employee resource groups are awesome.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Ego-less, driven, smart, and caring!
Constructive Feedback From Color Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?401K Match, Health Insurance benefit improvement
Color Company Information
Color Company Overview
Color is a complete platform for healthcare delivery from population genomics programs to high-throughput COVID-19 testing, Color provides the technology and infrastructure for large-scale health initiatives.
Color was founded in 2013 and its current CEO is Othman Laraki. Since its inception 13 years ago, Color has grown to 950 employees.
Color Mission, Vision & Values
Color Mission & Values
We believe in a future of healthcare delivery that is designed to increase access for everyone, everywhere.
| Headquarter | Burlingame, CA 94010 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | color.com |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Tel | 1 (844) 352-6567 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | color.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Color Competitors
Color competitors include Recombine. Color ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Color compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Color Employees
Color has 950 employees. 19 employees at Color have reviewed Color across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 19 Color employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Color are pleased with their total compensation at Color, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Color are pleased with their team. 19 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Color are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Color believe the environment at Color is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Color is extremely fast. About 63% of the employees at Color work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Color are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Color - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Color KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Color employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Color's KPIs and OKRs.
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Color CEO & Leadership
Color CEO - Othman Laraki
57 /100
Color’s CEO Othman Laraki started in this role in 2013. Othman’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Othman in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Othman Laraki’s employees rank Color in the Top 15% for Compensation, in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 30% for Happiness. Laraki is generally unpopular with Color employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees, and by employees in the HR department and Female employees. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Color’s competitors, Othman Laraki ranks below Recombine CEO Alexander Bisignano.
Color Leadership
The Color Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Othman Laraki, Chief Product Officer Claire Vo, and Chief Financial Officer Mike Herring
Othman Laraki CEO / President
Check him out on Twitter @othman
Claire Vo Chief Product Officer
Claire Vo serves as the Chief Product Officer. Check her out on Twitter @clairevo
Mike Herring Chief Financial Officer
Mike Herring serves as the Chief Financial Officer. Check him out on Twitter @alpine_mike
Kate Kodesh Chief People Officer
Kate Kodesh serves as the Chief People Officer of Color.
Catherine Lacavera Chief Legal Officer
Catherine Lacavera serves as the Chief Legal Officer of Color.
Caroline Savello Chief Commercial Officer
Caroline Savello serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Color.
Scott Topper Chief Clinical Operations Officer
Scott Topper serves as the Chief Clinical Operations Officer of Color.
Alicia Zhou Chief Scientific Officer
Alicia Zhou serves as the Chief Scientific Officer of Color.
Color Salaries
How much does Color pay?
How much do people at Color get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Color is $102,192, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,535, or $56 per hour.
At Color, the highest paid job is an IT Manager at $154,860 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,258 annually. Average Color salaries by department include: Sales at $134,067, Marketing at $94,077, IT at $126,126, and Business Development at $116,580. Half of Color salaries are above $117,535.
14 employees at Color rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings) while 12 employees at Color rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$102,192*
Average Compensation
$117,535*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Color Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Color
Diverse employees at Color score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Color in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Color across various culture dimensions.
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Color 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
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Color PTO
Color's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Color's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Color Careers
Color Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Color applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Color has a total of 950 employees
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Color Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Color on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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Communications | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Sterling | 50% | |
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Des Moines | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Color
Who is the CEO of Color?
Color CEO is Othman Laraki, their score by employees is 57
What is Color eNPS?
The eNPS for Color is -12
What is the salary for Editor in Color?
Editor average salary in the US is 76k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Color?
The average salaries for Marketing in Color is 94k
How many employees work in Color?
Color has 950 employees
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