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ALKU® is a highly specialized consulting services firm focused on deploying highly skilled consulting resources in the areas of Technologies, HCIT, Life Sciences, and Government Programs.
At ALKU, we patiently and continuously recruit bright, motivated people, present them with opportunity, and reward them for their efforts. Through careful hiring that utilizes a focus on character traits, ALKU has created a culture of success for our tenured employees and recent hires. We believe that if we treat our employees with respect and provide them with great opportunity, they in turn will do the same for our clients and can read more
ALKU Company Culture
ALKU Culture
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A+
4.7/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Diversity
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+ALKU CEO
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Mark Eldridge
95 /100
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Diversity at ALKU
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A+
Diverse employees at ALKU have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at ALKU
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A+
Women at ALKU have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
ALKU 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 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
66
ALKU employees are 66% more likely to recommend ALKU as a great place to work
| 73% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 7% | Detractors |
Working at ALKU
Working at ALKU is rated highly by 68 employees, across various culture dimensions. ALKU employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting ALKU’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at ALKU was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at ALKU
A+
Overall Company Culture at ALKU is rated A+
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ALKU ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
ALKU Employee Reviews
Out of 117 ALKU employee reviews, 97% were positive. The remaining 3% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping ALKU improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 97% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 3% |
Positive Reviews From ALKU Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was very transparent and people explain to me what was happening every step of the way
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Our team meetings are very educational and happen once a week
- What are some of the best things about your team?We are all in it together. And we all learn together
Constructive Feedback From ALKU Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Bonuses being apart of your salary. I would rather have a larger base salary and no bonuses.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I would like more opportunity to make bonuses and get larger salary increases when it is felt it has been earned.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?All the entry level positions are very low pay to start out. There is a big pay gap between salespeople and non salespeople.
ALKU Company Information
ALKU Company Overview
ALKU® is a highly specialized consulting services firm focused on deploying highly skilled consulting resources in the areas of Technologies, HCIT, Life Sciences, and Government Programs. At ALKU, we patiently and continuously recruit bright, motivated people, present them with opportunity, and reward them for their efforts. Through careful hiring that utilizes a focus on character traits, ALKU has created a culture of success for our tenured employees and recent hires. We believe that if we treat our employees with respect and provide them with great opportunity, they in turn will do the same for our clients and can
ALKU was founded in 2008 and its current CEO is Mark Eldridge. Since its inception 18 years ago, ALKU has grown to 201 employees.
ALKU Mission, Vision & Values
ALKU Mission Statement
We patiently and continuously recruit bright, motivated people, present them with opportunity, and reward them for their efforts. At ALKU®, we believe you can truly Have Fun while Working Hard and practice that belief every day.
ALKU Values
- Have Fun Working Hard®
- Transparency
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at ALKU
In June of 2022, our team joined the world-wide initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to help slow global warming. ALKU partnered with One Tree Planted, an organization committed to restoring our forests, creating habitats for biodiversity, and making a positive impact worldwide. ALKU has pledged to plant 20,000 trees through One Tree Planted by the end of 2023.
Mentorship is integral to ALKU’s company culture, both internally and externally. When employees start at ALKU, no matter their level in the company, they are paired with an internal mentor. This person guides them throughout their time at ALKU, helping them in their day-to-day and long-term career. ALKU prides itself in its internal commitment to mentoring, that when it came time to choose an external organization to support, mentoring made sense to ALKU.?To?support the Mentoring initiative, ALKU partners with Mass Mentoring Partnership?(MMP) and BEST Kids, Inc.
Although mentoring is our focus, the ALKrew gives back to local communities in many different ways. We’ve been recognized by Boston Business Journal as a Top Charitable Contributor in Massachusetts for the fourth year. From 24 hours of volunteering time off and company-wide fundraising, to planting trees and donation drives.
The ALKU Foundation builds on ALKU’s Corporate Giving Back program offerings and expands the scope of giving through grant-making for youth-serving nonprofit organizations across Massachusetts.
Each year since 2015, ALKU has partnered with Mass Mentoring Partnership to provide a $30,000 academic scholarship, or $7,500 per academic year, to a rising High School senior in Massachusetts. This scholarship recipient has been positively impacted by a mentoring relationship and plans to attend a 4-year College or University.
| Headquarter | 100 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.alku.com/lifeatalku/ |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | 9782895824x5824 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.alku.com/openpositions/ |
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ALKU Competitors
ALKU competitors include Insight Global, Workday, ManpowerGroup, and Kelly. ALKU ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ALKU compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
ALKU Employees
ALKU has 201 employees. 68 employees at ALKU have reviewed ALKU 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 68 ALKU employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at ALKU are extremely happy with their total compensation at ALKU, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at ALKU are extremely happy with their team. 68 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at ALKU are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at ALKU believe the environment at ALKU is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ALKU is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at ALKU work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at ALKU are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining ALKU - 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.
ALKU KPIs and OKRs
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ALKU Salaries
How much does ALKU pay?
How much do people at ALKU get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ALKU is $97,459, or $46 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $93,377, or $44 per hour.
At ALKU, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $278,535 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,520 annually. Average ALKU salaries by department include: Admin at $57,478, IT at $96,971, Engineering at $116,081, and Legal at $278,535. Half of ALKU salaries are above $93,377.
42 employees at ALKU rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 122 ratings) while 40 employees at ALKU rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 40 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $58k | $58k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $77k | $77k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $93k | $93k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $276k | $276k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $315k | $315k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $377k | $377k | 100th Percentile |
$97,459*
Average Compensation
$93,377*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
ALKU Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at ALKU
Diverse employees at ALKU score the company 91/100 across various culture categories, placing ALKU in the Top 5% 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 ALKU across various culture dimensions.
At ALKU, we are committed to honoring, understanding, and fostering a culture where we celebrate the individuality of each person who walks through our doors. By creating a safe and inclusive space, we value our differences and consistently advocate for one another. Above all, the ALKrew is the heart of ALKU.,,ALKU’s DE&I Team is made up of four smaller teams: Demographic Reporting, Communication, Attraction and Recruitment, and Internal Engagement. Each team consists of ALKU employees, from desk-level to executive, whose roles and responsibilities directly correlate with our mission to keep ALKU a great place to work for all kinds of individuals. These groups meet biweekly and are dedicated to ensuring that all aspects of ALKU’s business and culture are as diverse and inclusive as possible.,,Eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been created through our DE&I Council. ERGs are created and run by our ALKU employees to support the needs of the ALKrew:,,- ALKU Women Empowered (AWE) ,- Pride ,- Unity ,- Parents,- State of Mind,- Jewish Employee Group (JEG) ,- RISE,- ALKU Veterans ,- Friends and Family of Alcoholism Support Team (FAST),- Hope, Empowerment, Acceptance, & Love (HEAL) ,- DREAM,
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ALKU Perks & Benefits
Student Loan Reimbursement Childcare Reimbursement Paid birthday day off Paid volunteer time off
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
ALKU PTO
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding ALKU
What is ALKU address?
ALKU location is at 100 Brickstone Square
Who is the CEO of ALKU?
ALKU CEO is Mark Eldridge, their score by employees is 95
What is ALKU eNPS?
The eNPS for ALKU is 66
What is the salary for Designer in ALKU?
Designer average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the IT in ALKU?
The average salaries for IT in ALKU is 97k
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