Building Blocks provides consultancy services for web technology projects. read more
Building Blocks Company Culture
Building Blocks Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Building Blocks' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
B-Leadership
C-Manager
D+Retention
D+Compensation
DBuilding Blocks CEO
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies
Jasper van de Luijtgaarden
73 /100
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Working at Building Blocks is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Building Blocks employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Building Blocks’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Building Blocks was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Building Blocks
D
Overall Company Culture at Building Blocks is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Building Blocks ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBuilding Blocks Employee Reviews
Out of 6 Building Blocks employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Building Blocks improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Building Blocks Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?All of the people whom have been here the longest actually work where as all newer employees sit around and watch us do it all.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?we all get along and become close knit
- What makes you most happy at work?The kids and my interactions with them
Constructive Feedback From Building Blocks Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We do way too much to only be paid minimum wage. I believe we should at least be paid $2-$3 more an hour and be given more than 3 sick days through the year
Building Blocks Company Information
Building Blocks Company Overview
Building Blocks provides consultancy services for web technology projects.
Building Blocks Mission, Vision & Values
Building Blocks Mission & Values
Building Blocks of Culture. Values are the principles that matter most to an organization and to a person. Values are at the core of your mission or vision statements.Nov 30, 2017
| Headquarter | 1 Portland Street Manchester, MA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.building-blocks.com |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Tel | 0161 441 0600 |
| Company Status | Private |
Building Blocks Competitors
Building Blocks competitors include Lego Group and Tahzoo. Building Blocks ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Building Blocks compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Building Blocks Employees
3 employees at Building Blocks have reviewed Building Blocks 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 3 Building Blocks employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Building Blocks are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Building Blocks, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Building Blocks are not very pleased with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Building Blocks are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
Overall, the employees at Building Blocks are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Building Blocks - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.
Building Blocks KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Building Blocks employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Building Blocks' KPIs and OKRs.
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Building Blocks Salaries
How much does Building Blocks pay?
How much do people at Building Blocks get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Building Blocks is $100,390, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $126,119, or $60 per hour.
At Building Blocks, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $166,123 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,643 annually. Average Building Blocks salaries by department include: HR at $76,115, Engineering at $112,892, Sales at $240,393, and Marketing at $151,372. Half of Building Blocks salaries are above $126,119.
3 employees at Building Blocks rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 7 ratings) while 2 employees at Building Blocks rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 2 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $97k | $97k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $123k | $123k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $178k | $178k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $239k | $239k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $322k | $322k | 100th Percentile |
$100,390*
Average Compensation
$126,119*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Building Blocks Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Building Blocks
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Building Blocks across various culture dimensions.
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Building Blocks PTO
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Building Blocks Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Building Blocks 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
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Building Blocks
What is Building Blocks address?
Building Blocks location is at 1 Portland Street
Who is the CEO of Building Blocks?
Building Blocks CEO is Jasper van de Luijtgaarden, their score by employees is 73
What is Building Blocks eNPS?
The eNPS for Building Blocks is 50
What is the salary for Senior Developer in Building Blocks?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 123k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Building Blocks?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Building Blocks is 64k
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