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Alation Company Culture
Alation Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Alation's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AExecutive Team
BLeadership
BOffice Culture
BCompensation
B-Alation CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Satyen Sangani
82 /100
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Diversity at Alation
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Alation have rated Executive Team, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alation
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAlation 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?
32
Alation employees are 32% more likely to recommend Alation as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 32% | Passives |
| 18% | Detractors |
Working at Alation
Working at Alation is rated average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alation employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Alation’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Alation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alation
B-
Overall Company Culture at Alation is rated B-
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40%
Alation ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAlation Employee Reviews
Out of 17 Alation employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Alation Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?That I get a paycheck
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Leadership is sharp and strong on their feet
- What did you like most about the interview process?Effective, straight to the point, excellent hiring team
Constructive Feedback From Alation Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The company represents that they have good core values - and they do on paper. they need to start actually living them
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Setting and communicating goals, reasonable expectations given people and budget cuts.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Managerial communication on requirements specifications.
Alation Company Information
Alation Company Overview
Alation is a platform that makes data more accessible to individuals across an organization.
| Headquarter | Redwood City, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | alation.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | 4152155872 |
| Company Status | Private |
Alation Competitors
Alation competitors include Cockroach Labs, Esri, and Sailthru. Alation ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alation 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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Alation Employees
37 employees at Alation have reviewed Alation 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 37 Alation employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alation are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Alation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alation are pleased with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Alation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alation believe the environment at Alation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alation is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Alation work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Alation are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Alation - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Alation is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Alation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% 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.
Alation KPIs and OKRs
At Alation 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Alation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Alation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Alation CEO & Leadership
Alation CEO - Satyen Sangani
82 /100
Satyen’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Alation’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Alation’s competitors, Satyen Sangani ranks right above Sailthru CEO Neil Lustig. Under Sangani’s leadership, Alation employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Alation could stand to see real improvement.
Alation Leadership
The Alation Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Satyen Sangani, Chief Revenue Officer Steve Kennedy, and Vice President of Marketing Stephanie McReynolds
Satyen Sangani CEO / President
Satyen Sangani serves as the CEO / President of Alation.
Steve Kennedy Chief Revenue Officer
Steve Kennedy serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Alation. Steve started at Alation in July of 2018. Steve currently... read more
Stephanie McReynolds Vice President of Marketing
Stephanie McReynolds serves as the Vice President of Marketing of Alation. Stephanie started at Alation in June of 2015.... read more
Joy Wolken VP People & Culture
Joy Wolken serves as the VP People & Culture of Alation. Joy started at Alation in July of 2018. Joy currently resides... read more
Nolan Necoechea Director of Corporate Marketing
Nolan Necoechea serves as the Director of Corporate Marketing of Alation. Nolan started at Alation in December of 2017.... read more
Edward Avila Vice President, Talent Acquisition
Edward Avila serves as the Vice President, Talent Acquisition of Alation. Edward started at Alation in November of 2018.... read more
Aileen Casanave Vice President of Legal
Aileen Casanave serves as the Vice President of Legal of Alation. Aileen started at Alation in July of 2018. Aileen... read more
Raj Gossain SVP Product
Raj Gossain serves as the SVP Product of Alation. Raj started at Alation in October of 2018. Raj currently resides in... read more
Alation Salaries
How much does Alation pay?
How much do people at Alation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alation is $123,759, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,886, or $69 per hour.
At Alation, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $184,028 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $56,008 annually. Average Alation salaries by department include: Sales at $278,901, Operations at $99,507, Business Development at $109,701, and Finance at $85,458. Half of Alation salaries are above $144,886.
18 employees at Alation rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 58 ratings) while 17 employees at Alation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $83k | $83k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $115k | $115k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $145k | $145k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $227k | $227k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $249k | $249k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $347k | $347k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $418k | $418k | 100th Percentile |
$123,759*
Average Compensation
$144,886*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Alation Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Alation
Diverse employees at Alation score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing Alation in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alation across various culture dimensions.
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Alation PTO
Alation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Alation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Alation on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Support | 22% | |
Engineering | 22% | |
Executive | 11% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Akron | 11% | |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale | 11% | |
Colorado Springs | 11% | |
Springfield | 11% | |
Williamstown | 11% | |
Other | 44% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Alation
Who is the CEO of Alation?
Alation CEO is Satyen Sangani, their score by employees is 82
What is Alation eNPS?
The eNPS for Alation is 32
What is the salary for Account Manager in Alation?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 96k
What are the salaries in the IT in Alation?
The average salaries for IT in Alation is 105k
Who are Alation competitors?
Alation main competitors are Cockroach Labs, Esri, Sailthru
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