Alight Company Culture
Alight Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Alight's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A+Professional Development
A-Manager
BEnvironment
C+Gender
C+Alight CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
Chris Michalak
63 /100
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Diversity at Alight
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
C
Diverse employees at Alight have rated Professional Development, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alight
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
C+
Women at Alight have rated Meetings, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Alight 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?
-8
Alight employees are -8% more likely to recommend Alight as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 45% | Detractors |
Working at Alight
Working at Alight is rated below average by 178 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alight employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Alight’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Alight was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alight
C
Overall Company Culture at Alight is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Alight ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Alight Employee Reviews
Out of 138 Alight employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alight improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
Positive Reviews From Alight Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interviewer had great interpersonal skills
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Colleagues are able to converse with one another in a positive way.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My team is great at helping one another
Constructive Feedback From Alight Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?My coworkers aren't the problem. ALL company issues start at the top.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication, transparency, building a trusting culture and not stack ranking colleagues
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communicating with employees not only when the employee has done sonething wrong but overing support to employees in need
Alight Company Information
Alight Mission, Vision & Values
Alight Mission Statement
As a leading provider of human capital solutions, we help our clients and their people navigate the complexity of health, wealth and HR. We combine data-driven, consumer-centered technology with personalized care and service to deliver a superior customer experience.
Alight Values
- People Matter
- Excellence every day
- Think Forward
- Act Now
- Be real
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | alight.com/ |
| Company Status | Public |
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Alight Employees
178 employees at Alight have reviewed Alight 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 178 Alight employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alight are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Alight, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alight are generally satisfied with their team. 178 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Alight are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alight believe the environment at Alight is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alight is extremely fast. About 56% of the employees at Alight work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Alight are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Alight - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Alight is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Alight employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
Alight KPIs and OKRs
At Alight 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Alight's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Alight employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Alight CEO & Leadership
Alight CEO - Chris Michalak
63 /100
Alight’s CEO Chris Michalak started in this role in 2017. Chris’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Chris in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Chris Michalak’s employees rank Alight in the Top 5% for Office Culture, in the Top 15% for Professional Development, and in the Top 30% for Manager. Michalak is generally unpopular with Alight employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and Female employees. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Alight Leadership
The Alight Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Chris Michalak, Chief Technology & Digital Officer Kelly Clark, and Chief People Officer Greg Haecker
Chris Michalak CEO / President
Chris Michalak serves as the CEO / President of Alight.
Kelly Clark Chief Technology & Digital Officer
Kelly Clark serves as the Chief Technology & Digital Officer of Alight.
Greg Haecker Chief People Officer
Greg Haecker serves as the Chief People Officer of Alight Solutions. Greg started at Alight Solutions in May of 2017.... read more
Kip Helverson Vice President, Sales Executive
Kip Helverson serves as the Vice President, Sales Executive of Alight Solutions. Kip started at Alight Solutions in June... read more
Mike Khayyata AVP/ Senior Director, Global Procurement and Category Management
Mike Khayyata serves as the AVP/ Senior Director, Global Procurement and Category Management of Alight.
Chris Payne Executive Vice President - Product Management
Chris Payne serves as the Executive Vice President - Product Management of Alight Solutions. Chris started at Alight... read more
Colin Brennan Executive Vice President Cloud Deployment
Colin Brennan serves as the Executive Vice President Cloud Deployment of Alight Solutions. Colin started at Alight... read more
Jeff Williams Executive Vice President, Cloud Solutions, North America
Jeff Williams serves as the Executive Vice President, Cloud Solutions, North America of Alight Solutions. Jeff started... read more
Alight Salaries
How much does Alight pay?
How much do people at Alight get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alight is $140,079, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,192, or $64 per hour.
At Alight, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,255 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,753 annually. Average Alight salaries by department include: IT at $108,050, Marketing at $108,854, Finance at $89,972, and Design at $123,684. Half of Alight salaries are above $133,192.
75 employees at Alight rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 230 ratings) while 74 employees at Alight rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 76 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Alight employees include job titles like Sales Engineer and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Alight employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $132k | $132k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $297k | $297k | 100th Percentile |
$140,079*
Average Compensation
$133,192*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Alight Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Alight
Diverse employees at Alight score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Alight in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alight across various culture dimensions.
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Alight Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Alight PTO
Alight's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Alight's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Alight Careers
Alight Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Alight applied for 65 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 91% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Alight unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
65
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 91% Granted (59 out of 65)
- 0% Denied ( out of 65)
- 9% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (6 out of 65)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 65)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Alight
Who is the CEO of Alight?
Alight CEO is Chris Michalak, their score by employees is 63
What is Alight eNPS?
The eNPS for Alight is -8
What is the salary for Scrum Master in Alight?
Scrum Master average salary in the US is 109k
What are the salaries in the Product in Alight?
The average salaries for Product in Alight is 165k
What are the benefits at Alight?
Alight perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
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