Competitors:
Capstone Turbine Corporation
Capstone Turbine Corporation
Active Power Company Culture
Active Power Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Active Power's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BOutlook
BLeadership
C+Manager
C+Professional Development
C+Active Power CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Joseph Pinkerton
74 /100
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Diversity at Active Power
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Active Power have rated Outlook, Manager, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Active Power
N/A
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Recommend to a Friend?
-16
Active Power employees are -16% more likely to recommend Active Power as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 50% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Active Power
Working at Active Power is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Active Power employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Active Power’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at Active Power was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Active Power
D+
Overall Company Culture at Active Power is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
Active Power ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Active Power Employee Reviews
Out of 8 Active Power employee reviews, 43% were positive. The remaining 57% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Active Power improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 43% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 57% |
Positive Reviews From Active Power Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?To go on break and eat
- What did you like most about the interview process?Picking out a good candidate
Constructive Feedback From Active Power Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communications need to get better at planning
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I could give a raise to promotiers
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Hear each opinion from each worker
Active Power Company Information
Active Power Company Overview
Active Power, Inc. (Active Power) incorporated designs.
Active Power Mission, Vision & Values
Active Power Mission Statement
Active Power, a division of Piller Power Systems Inc., is a leading producer of kinetic energy storage systems. Our flywheel technology provides permanent energy storage that helps solve customer problems and provides a lower total cost of ownership, higher reliability, and more sustainable solutions.
Active Power Vision Statement
The motion of the spinning flywheel infuses our business, storing energy to support our customers' aplplications and pushing our passionate team to provide even more ingenious solutions and services.
Active Power Values
- Passionate
| Headquarter | Austin Austin, TX 78758 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | activepower.com |
| Founding Date | 1992 |
| Tel | 5128364511 |
| Company Status | Public |
Active Power Competitors
Active Power competitors include Capstone Turbine Corporation. Active Power ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Active Power 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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Active Power Employees
7 employees at Active Power have reviewed Active Power 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 7 Active Power employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Active Power are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Active Power, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Active Power are not very pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Active Power are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Active Power believe the environment at Active Power is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Active Power is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at Active Power work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Active Power are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Active Power - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Austin about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Austin employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% 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.
Active Power KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Active Power's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Active Power employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Active Power CEO & Leadership
Active Power CEO - Joseph Pinkerton
74 /100
Joseph’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Austin. Active Power’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, Caucasian employees, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Active Power’s competitors, Joseph Pinkerton ranks right above Capstone Turbine Corporation CEO Darren Jamison. Under Pinkerton’s leadership, Active Power employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Leadership. Perks And Benefits and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Active Power could stand to see real improvement.
Active Power Leadership
The Active Power Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Joseph Pinkerton, Chief Financial Officer | CFO | VP of Finance - P10 Holdings, Inc. Jay Powers, and Vice President of Sales – The Americas Gary Rackow
Joseph Pinkerton CEO / President
Joseph Pinkerton serves as the CEO / President of Active Power.
Jay Powers Chief Financial Officer | CFO | VP of Finance - P10 Holdings, Inc.
Jay Powers serves as the Chief Financial Officer | CFO | VP of Finance - P10 Holdings, Inc. of Active Power.
Gary Rackow Vice President of Sales – The Americas
Gary Rackow serves as the Vice President of Sales – The Americas of Active Power.
Active Power Salaries
How much does Active Power pay?
How much do people at Active Power get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Active Power is $129,651, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $247,931, or $119 per hour.
At Active Power, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $270,636 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,898 annually. Average Active Power salaries by department include: Admin at $45,210, Operations at $80,204, Business Development at $111,980, and Sales at $184,411. Half of Active Power salaries are above $247,931.
3 employees at Active Power rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at Active Power rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $112k | $112k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $164k | $164k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $228k | $228k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $264k | $264k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $376k | $376k | 100th Percentile |
$129,651*
Average Compensation
$247,931*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Active Power Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Active Power
Diverse employees at Active Power score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing Active Power in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Active Power across various culture dimensions.
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Active Power Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Active Power PTO
Active Power's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Active Power
What is Active Power address?
Active Power location is at Austin
Who is the CEO of Active Power?
Active Power CEO is Joseph Pinkerton, their score by employees is 74
What is Active Power eNPS?
The eNPS for Active Power is -16
What is the salary for Technical Support in Active Power?
Technical Support average salary in the US is 57k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Active Power?
The average salaries for Marketing in Active Power is 106k
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