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American Electric Power Company Culture
American Electric Power Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
American Electric Power's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ACompensation
AHappiness
A-Leadership
A-Perks & Benefits
B+American Electric Power CEO
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Nick Akins
78 /100
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Diversity at American Electric Power
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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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
28
American Electric Power employees are 28% more likely to recommend American Electric Power as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at American Electric Power
Working at American Electric Power is rated highly by 39 employees, across various culture dimensions. American Electric Power employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting American Electric Power’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Springfield, OH. See below in detail how working at American Electric Power was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at American Electric Power
B
Overall Company Culture at American Electric Power is rated B
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Top
25%
American Electric Power ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAmerican Electric Power Employee Reviews
Out of 29 American Electric Power employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping American Electric Power improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From American Electric Power Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The frontline workers,the most underrated unvalued people at the co
- What are some of the best things about your team?The best thing about my team is we have to be the manager, supervisor, Frontline worker all for the same wage
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They listen and respond to suggestions.
Constructive Feedback From American Electric Power Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listen to the employees doing the work
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?need better training for the co-workers and also update equipment and systems
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?We do a great job with collaboration but it does take a long time to get a consensus
American Electric Power Company Information
American Electric Power Company Overview
Major investor-owner electric utility
American Electric Power Mission, Vision & Values
American Electric Power Mission & Values
Together, with our customers, we are redefining the future of energy and developing innovative solutions that power communities and improve lives.
| Headquarter | Columbus, OH United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | aep.com |
| Founding Date | 1906 |
| Tel | (606) 929-1446 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AEP |
American Electric Power Competitors
American Electric Power competitors include DTE Energy, Duke Energy Corporation, Energy Future Holdings, and Calpine. American Electric Power ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how American Electric 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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American Electric Power Employees
39 employees at American Electric Power have reviewed American Electric 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 39 American Electric Power employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at American Electric Power are pleased with their total compensation at American Electric Power, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at American Electric Power are generally satisfied with their team. 39 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at American Electric Power are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at American Electric Power believe the environment at American Electric Power is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at American Electric Power is moderate. About 50% of the employees at American Electric Power work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at American Electric Power are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining American Electric Power - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Springfield, OH about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Springfield, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 69% 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.
American Electric Power KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of American Electric Power's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 American Electric 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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American Electric Power CEO & Leadership
American Electric Power CEO - Nick Akins
78 /100
Nick’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 Springfield, OH. American Electric Power’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees and Caucasian employees. Compared to American Electric Power’s competitors, Nick Akins ranks right above DTE Energy CEO Gerard Anderson. Under Akins’s leadership, American Electric Power employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Outlook and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where American Electric Power could stand to see real improvement.
American Electric Power Leadership
The American Electric Power Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Nick Akins, Senior Vice President Scott Smith, and Sr. Vice President Todd Busby
Nick Akins CEO / President
Nick Akins serves as the CEO / President of American Electric Power.
Scott Smith Senior Vice President
Scott Smith serves as the Senior Vice President of American Electric Power. Scott started at American Electric Power in... read more
Todd Busby Sr. Vice President
Todd Busby serves as the Sr. Vice President of American Electric Power. Todd started at American Electric Power in Jan... read more
Paul Chodak Executive Vice President
Paul Chodak serves as the Executive Vice President of American Electric Power. Paul started at American Electric Power... read more
Barbara Radous Sr. Vice President
Barbara Radous serves as the Sr. Vice President of American Electric Power.
Joseph Buonaiuto Senior Vice President
Joseph Buonaiuto serves as the Senior Vice President of American Electric Power.
Mark Lloyd Engineering Vice President
Mark Lloyd serves as the Engineering Vice President of American Electric Power. Mark started at American Electric Power... read more
Jay Godfrey Managing Director - Energy Marketing, Renewable Energy & Joint Ventures
Jay Godfrey serves as the Managing Director - Energy Marketing, Renewable Energy & Joint Ventures of American Electric... read more
John Flynn Managing Director
John Flynn serves as the Managing Director of American Electric Power.
American Electric Power Salaries
How much does American Electric Power pay?
How much do people at American Electric Power get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at American Electric Power is $137,946, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,668, or $63 per hour.
At American Electric Power, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,748 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,903 annually. Average American Electric Power salaries by department include: HR at $124,680, Operations at $150,551, Design at $123,117, and Finance at $88,269. Half of American Electric Power salaries are above $131,668.
16 employees at American Electric Power rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 52 ratings) while 16 employees at American Electric Power rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Salaries contributed from American Electric Power employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, CS Rep, and SysAdmin. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from American Electric Power employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $132k | $132k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $189k | $189k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $306k | $306k | 100th Percentile |
$137,946*
Average Compensation
$131,668*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
American Electric Power Salaries by City
American Electric Power Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at American Electric Power
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at American Electric Power across various culture dimensions.
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American Electric Power Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
American Electric Power PTO
American Electric Power's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. American Electric Power's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, American Electric Power applied for 20 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
20
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 95% Granted (19 out of 20)
- 0% Denied ( out of 20)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 20)
- 5% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 20)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let American Electric Power Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in American Electric Power on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 20% | |
IT | 20% | |
Admin | 10% |
Candidates By Location
Columbus | 50% | |
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Grove City | 10% | |
Franklin | 10% | |
Mount Gilead | 10% | |
San Francisco | 10% | |
Other | 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding American Electric Power
Who is the CEO of American Electric Power?
American Electric Power CEO is Nick Akins, their score by employees is 78
What is American Electric Power eNPS?
The eNPS for American Electric Power is 28
What is the salary for Contracts Specialist in American Electric Power?
Contracts Specialist average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in American Electric Power?
The average salaries for Engineering in American Electric Power is 158k
Who are American Electric Power competitors?
American Electric Power main competitors are DTE Energy, Duke Energy Corporation, Energy Future Holdings, Calpine
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