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Calpers Company Culture
Calpers Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Calpers' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
ACompensation
BHappiness
BMeetings
B-Team
B-Calpers CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies
Marcie Frost
65 /100
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Diversity at Calpers
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Calpers
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
D+
Women at Calpers have rated Outlook, Work Culture, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Calpers 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?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
12
Calpers employees are 12% more likely to recommend Calpers as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Calpers
Working at Calpers is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. Calpers employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Calpers’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Oakland, CA. See below in detail how working at Calpers was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Calpers
C
Overall Company Culture at Calpers is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Calpers ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCalpers Employee Reviews
Out of 35 Calpers employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Calpers improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 90% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 10% |
Positive Reviews From Calpers Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Annual raises and great health coverage.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Understood priorities of the organization
- What makes you most happy at work?The people I work with
Constructive Feedback From Calpers Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Its hard to get information from anyone
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?its not enough living compensation for the area that i work in
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Nothing. CalPERS is the only place Ive worked that actually follow their stated 'core values'
Calpers Company Information
Calpers Company Overview
They administer health and retirement benefits on behalf of more than 3,000 public school, local agency and State employers.
Calpers Mission, Vision & Values
Calpers Mission Statement
“Our mission is to provide responsible and efficient stewardship of the System to deliver promised retirement and health benefits, while promoting wellness and retirement security for members and beneficiaries.”Apr 17, 2017
Calpers Values
CalPERS is committed to enhanced transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards. We present information to ensure confidence in our investment and business decisions. Each of the CalPERS strategic goals tie to the CalPERS vision, mission, and Core Values.Jun 29, 2015
| Headquarter | 400 Q Street Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.calpers.ca.gov/ |
| Tel | (888) 225-7377 |
Calpers Competitors
Calpers competitors include SunTrust Banks and CalSTRS. Calpers ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Calpers 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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Calpers Employees
15 employees at Calpers have reviewed Calpers 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 15 Calpers employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Calpers are pleased with their total compensation at Calpers, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Calpers are pleased with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Calpers are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Calpers believe the environment at Calpers is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Calpers is comfortably fast. About 89% of the employees at Calpers work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Calpers are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Calpers - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Calpers is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Calpers employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Calpers KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Calpers employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Calpers' KPIs and OKRs.
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Calpers CEO & Leadership
Calpers CEO - Marcie Frost
65 /100
Marcie’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Marcie in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Oakland, CA. Marcie Frost’s employees rank Calpers in the Top 10% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 25% for Compensation, and in the Top 30% for Happiness. When compared to Calpers’s competitors, Marcie Frost ranks below SunTrust Banks CEO William Rogers.
Calpers Leadership
The Calpers Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Marcie Frost, Chief Technology Innovation Officer Timothy Taylor, and Executive Secretary II Debra Galgiani-McDaniel
Marcie Frost CEO / President
Marcie Frost serves as the CEO / President of Calpers.
Timothy Taylor Chief Technology Innovation Officer
Timothy Taylor serves as the Chief Technology Innovation Officer of Calpers.
Debra Galgiani-McDaniel Executive Secretary II
Debra Galgiani-McDaniel serves as the Executive Secretary II of CalPERS. Debra started at CalPERS in May of 2009. Debra... read more
Campros Lisa Executive Secretary II
Campros Lisa serves as the Executive Secretary II of CalPERS. Campros started at CalPERS in February of 2001. Campros... read more
Marlene DAdamo Chief Compliance Officer
Marlene DAdamo serves as the Chief Compliance Officer of CalPERS. Marlene started at CalPERS in April of 2016. Marlene... read more
Christian Farland Chief Information Officer
Christian Farland serves as the Chief Information Officer of CalPERS. Christian started at CalPERS in February of 2018.... read more
Kathy Donneson Chief, Health Plan Administration Division
Kathy Donneson serves as the Chief, Health Plan Administration Division of CalPERS. Kathy started at CalPERS in... read more
Paul Mouchakkaa Managing Investment Director
Paul Mouchakkaa serves as the Managing Investment Director of Calpers.
Calpers Salaries
How much does Calpers pay?
How much do people at Calpers get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Calpers is $85,295, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,522, or $62 per hour.
At Calpers, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $132,953 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $41,354 annually. Average Calpers salaries by department include: Business Development at $114,011, Finance at $68,547, Sales at $128,317, and Customer Support at $72,250. Half of Calpers salaries are above $129,522.
9 employees at Calpers rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies (based on 29 ratings) while 9 employees at Calpers rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $129k | $129k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $191k | $191k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $282k | $282k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $284k | $284k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $360k | $360k | 100th Percentile |
$85,295*
Average Compensation
$129,522*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Calpers Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Calpers
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Calpers across various culture dimensions.
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Calpers PTO
Calpers' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Calpers' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Calpers Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Calpers applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Calpers Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Calpers on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
San Mateo | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Calpers
What is Calpers address?
Calpers location is at 400 Q Street
Who is the CEO of Calpers?
Calpers CEO is Marcie Frost, their score by employees is 65
What is Calpers eNPS?
The eNPS for Calpers is 12
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Calpers?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 79k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Calpers?
The average salaries for Finance in Calpers is 69k
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