Associate Responsibility: We will provide an environment that fosters professional development and encourages personal growth for our associates. We will maintain competitive compensation and benefits packages relative to the industry and community. We will conduct business with respect for each individual and their role within the organization. Customer Responsibility: Grand Circle Corporation, through direct marketing, is committed to providing experienced American travelers with the most exciting travel, adventure, and discovery programs in the world at unequaled value. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Financial Responsibility: We will operate Grand Circle Corporation in a sound financial manner, to create growth, and increase its value. Social Responsibility: Global citizenship is central to the success of Grand Circle Corporation. We will commit time, people and finding through the Grand Circle Foundation to local, national, and global communities in which we live and explore, thus creating a better world for our travelers to discover. Associate Responsibility is #1. We will only have satisfied travelers through satisfied associates. Several times a year, we will give you a Report Card and ask you to grade us on how we are doing in meeting our mission. The issues raised through the Report Card provide areas of focus for the company to improve upon. read more
Grand Circle Corporation Company Culture
Grand Circle Corporation Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Grand Circle Corporation's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
BProfessional Development
BEnvironment
BManager
BPerks & Benefits
B-Grand Circle Corporation CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
Michael Dowd
59 /100
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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?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-20
Grand Circle Corporation employees are -20% more likely to recommend Grand Circle Corporation as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Grand Circle Corporation
Working at Grand Circle Corporation is rated below average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Grand Circle Corporation employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Grand Circle Corporation’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Grand Circle Corporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Grand Circle Corporation
C
Overall Company Culture at Grand Circle Corporation is rated C
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Grand Circle Corporation ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGrand Circle Corporation Employee Reviews
Out of 19 Grand Circle Corporation employee reviews, 44% were positive. The remaining 56% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Grand Circle Corporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 44% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 56% |
Positive Reviews From Grand Circle Corporation Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?When Grand Circle Corporation will be exposed before the whole world as a disgusting manipulating, inhuman company run by sadistic idiots like Antonio Cappella.
- What makes you most happy at work?The off-the-beaten-track itineraries. When the trips are finally over and I can return home.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Because other TELs are trapped in the insane rating system based on counting only "Excellent" ratings, and making Tour Leaders responsible for "Overall Excellence" of the itinerary (which they cannot control), there is great solidarity because all TELs are in the same hell. Lots of sharing and help.
Constructive Feedback From Grand Circle Corporation Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?"Levels" system (NEW, Level 1, Senior) used to manipulate people into working more than they should to reach min. trip quotas, pay for the lower levels is way below market price, and once you reach Senior they try to eliminate you so that they can save. Lots of free work and travel days not paid.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Don't make it like the "Hunger Games". Be more human. People don't need to explode under pressure to be good tour leaders.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?More human, less manipulative, and more transparent in their decisions. More honest with clients, not rate based only on Excellence, grading across a mean average. Not collect "dirt" on their Tour Leaders so they can fire them later when things don't go well.
Grand Circle Corporation Company Information
Grand Circle Corporation Mission, Vision & Values
Grand Circle Corporation Mission & Values
Associate Responsibility: We will provide an environment that fosters professional development and encourages personal growth for our associates. We will maintain competitive compensation and benefits packages relative to the industry and community. We will conduct business with respect for each individual and their role within the organization. Customer Responsibility: Grand Circle Corporation, through direct marketing, is committed to providing experienced American travelers with the most exciting travel, adventure, and discovery programs in the world at unequaled value. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Financial Responsibility: We will operate Grand Circle Corporation in a sound financial manner, to create growth, and increase its value. Social Responsibility: Global citizenship is central to the success of Grand Circle Corporation. We will commit time, people and finding through the Grand Circle Foundation to local, national, and global communities in which we live and explore, thus creating a better world for our travelers to discover. Associate Responsibility is #1. We will only have satisfied travelers through satisfied associates. Several times a year, we will give you a Report Card and ask you to grade us on how we are doing in meeting our mission. The issues raised through the Report Card provide areas of focus for the company to improve upon.
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| Website | www.gct.com |
| Tel | 617-350-7500 |
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Grand Circle Corporation Employees
17 employees at Grand Circle Corporation have reviewed Grand Circle Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 17 Grand Circle Corporation employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Grand Circle Corporation are not very pleased with their total compensation at Grand Circle Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Grand Circle Corporation are pleased with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. Less than half believe the meetings at Grand Circle Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Grand Circle Corporation believe the environment at Grand Circle Corporation is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Grand Circle Corporation is extremely fast. About 71% of the employees at Grand Circle Corporation work 8 hours or less, while 29% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Grand Circle Corporation are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Grand Circle Corporation - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Grand Circle Corporation KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Grand Circle Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Grand Circle Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Grand Circle Corporation CEO & Leadership
Grand Circle Corporation CEO - Michael Dowd
59 /100
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Michael Dowd’s employees rank Grand Circle Corporation in the Top 25% for Team, in the Top 30% for Professional Development, and in the Top 35% for Environment.
Grand Circle Corporation Leadership
The Grand Circle Corporation Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Michael Dowd, Honorary Director Robert Muller, and Vice President of Public Relations Priscilla O'Reilly
Michael Dowd CEO / President
Michael Dowd serves as the CEO / President of Grand Circle Corporation.
Robert Muller Honorary Director
Mr. Robert Muller served as Assistant Secretary-General for United Nations. Mr. Muller serves as Honorary Director of... read more
Priscilla O'Reilly Vice President of Public Relations
Priscilla O'Reilly serves as Vice President of Public Relations at Grand Circle Corporation.
Michael J. Harrison President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Michael J. Harrison, also known as Mike, has been President and Chief Operating Officer of Grand Circle Corporation... read more
Mark C. Frevert Executive Vice President, Chief Architect and Director
Mr. Mark C. Frevert serves as Executive Vice President of Marketing, Chief Architect and Director of Grand Circle Corp.... read more
Joseph Cali Executive Vice President
Joseph Cali serves as the Executive Vice President of Grand Circle Corporation.
Mandy Dam Senior Vice President
Mandy Dam serves as the Senior Vice President of Grand Circle Corporation.
Sam Rosenberg Senior Vice President, Traveler Relations
Sam Rosenberg serves as the Senior Vice President, Traveler Relations of Grand Circle Corporation. Sam started at Grand... read more
Effie Duplessis Sr. Vice President of Revenue Management
Effie Duplessis serves as the Sr. Vice President of Revenue Management of Grand Circle Corporation. Effie started at... read more
Grand Circle Corporation Salaries
How much does Grand Circle Corporation pay?
How much do people at Grand Circle Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Grand Circle Corporation is $117,594, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,028, or $56 per hour.
At Grand Circle Corporation, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,289 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,807 annually. Average Grand Circle Corporation salaries by department include: Design at $115,946, Admin at $56,730, HR at $111,331, and Legal at $157,490. Half of Grand Circle Corporation salaries are above $118,028.
8 employees at Grand Circle Corporation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 28 ratings) while 7 employees at Grand Circle Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies (based on 10 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Grand Circle Corporation employees include job titles like Project Manager- Tech. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Grand Circle Corporation employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $246k | $246k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $276k | $276k | 100th Percentile |
$117,594*
Average Compensation
$118,028*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
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Diversity & Inclusion at Grand Circle Corporation
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Grand Circle Corporation across various culture dimensions.
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Grand Circle Corporation Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Grand Circle Corporation PTO
Grand Circle Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Grand Circle Corporation's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Grand Circle Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Who is the CEO of Grand Circle Corporation?
Grand Circle Corporation CEO is Michael Dowd, their score by employees is 59
What is Grand Circle Corporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Grand Circle Corporation is -20
What is the salary for Account Manager in Grand Circle Corporation?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 101k
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The average salaries for Product in Grand Circle Corporation is 153k
What are the benefits at Grand Circle Corporation?
Grand Circle Corporation perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
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