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AOL Company Culture
AOL Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.6/5
AOL's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
B+Compensation
BEnvironment
BManager
BTeam
BAOL CEO
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Tim Armstrong
69 /100
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Diversity at AOL
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at AOL have rated Office Culture, Perks And Benefits, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at AOL
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at AOL have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
AOL 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 on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-13
AOL employees are -13% more likely to recommend AOL as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at AOL
Working at AOL is rated average by 103 employees, across various culture dimensions. AOL employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting AOL’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at AOL was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AOL
C+
Overall Company Culture at AOL is rated C+
Last updated 13 days ago
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AOL ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
AOL Employee Reviews
Out of 43 AOL employee reviews, 46% were positive. The remaining 54% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping AOL improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 46% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 54% |
Positive Reviews From AOL Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?I like that they consider employee input and feedback.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My team is inclusive and diverse.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The most positive is the inclusiveness.
Constructive Feedback From AOL Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?learn how to help us with calls
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?everything they do at work
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?not nice very sad and unsatisfied
AOL Company Information
AOL Company Overview
AOL is a global digital media and technology company with four focuses: video, mobile, ad technology and platforms, and open ecosystems.
AOL was founded in 1985 and its current CEO is Tim Armstrong. Since its inception 41 years ago, AOL has grown to 4500 employees.
AOL Mission, Vision & Values
AOL Mission & Values
To simplify the internet for consumers and creators by unleashing the world’s best builders of culture and code
| Headquarter | New York City, NY 10003 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.aol.com |
| Founding Date | 1985 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AOL |
| Jobs | www.aol-careers.com/careers/search-open-positions |
AOL Competitors
AOL competitors include Business Insider, Yahoo, and Hearst. AOL ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how AOL 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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AOL Employees
AOL has 4500 employees. 103 employees at AOL have reviewed AOL across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 13 days ago.
Overall, the 103 AOL 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 AOL are generally satisfied with their total compensation at AOL, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AOL are pleased with their team. 103 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at AOL are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AOL believe the environment at AOL is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AOL is moderate. About 60% of the employees at AOL work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at AOL are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
AOL employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at AOL report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at AOL have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
88% of AOL employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
AOL employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of AOL employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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AOL employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of AOL employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining AOL - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining AOL is that the company was very prepared on their first day. AOL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
AOL KPIs and OKRs
At AOL 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of AOL's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 16 AOL employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 10 have said yes.
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AOL CEO & Leadership
AOL CEO - Tim Armstrong
69 /100
Tim’s approval rate is just above average, putting Tim in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Tim Armstrong is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits AOL offers, and ranks among the Top 20% of CEOs by employees in that category. Tim is most liked by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year and employees with the company for Over 10 Years. However, employees in the Design department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to AOL’s competitors, Tim Armstrong ranks just below Hearst’s CEO Steven Swartz. With Tim’s leadership, AOL employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Compensation. Tim was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
AOL Leadership
The AOL Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Tim Armstrong, SVP, Membership & Revenue Optimization Brendan J, and Vice President - Data Center Services Michael Koch
Tim Armstrong CEO / President
Tim Armstrong serves as the CEO / President of AOL.
Brendan J SVP, Membership & Revenue Optimization
Brendan J serves as the SVP, Membership & Revenue Optimization of AOL.
Michael Koch Vice President - Data Center Services
Michael Koch serves as the Vice President - Data Center Services of AOL.
Christy Abramson Vice President Global Application & Database Operations
Christy Abramson serves as the Vice President Global Application & Database Operations of AOL.
rohit agarwal Vice President and GM, AOL Media, Europe
rohit agarwal serves as the Vice President and GM, AOL Media, Europe of AOL.
Alicia Anderson Senior Program Director
Alicia Anderson serves as the Senior Program Director of AOL.
Paul Baran Vice-President & Chief Audit Executive
Paul Baran serves as the Vice-President & Chief Audit Executive of AOL.
Lucas Black Sr Director, Advertising Systems Product Management
Lucas Black serves as the Sr Director, Advertising Systems Product Management of AOL.
Paul Brake VP, Financial Planning
Paul Brake serves as the VP, Financial Planning of AOL.
AOL Salaries
How much does AOL pay?
How much do people at AOL get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at AOL is $111,500, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,133, or $53 per hour.
At AOL, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $285,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,569 annually. Average AOL salaries by department include: Finance at $90,531, Admin at $52,028, HR at $131,389, and Marketing at $91,737. Half of AOL salaries are above $111,133.
71 employees at AOL rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 229 ratings) while 62 employees at AOL rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 78 ratings).
Salaries contributed from AOL employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Senior Developer, DevOps, and Director of Product. Comparably data has a total of 75 salary records from AOL employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $191k | $191k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $229k | $229k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $330k | $330k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $360k | $360k | 100th Percentile |
$111,500*
Average Compensation
$111,133*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
AOL Salaries by City
AOL Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at AOL
Diverse employees at AOL score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing AOL in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at AOL across various culture dimensions.
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AOL Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
AOL PTO
AOL's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is AOL's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. AOL's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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AOL Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in AOL on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 11% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
Design | 6% | |
Product | 5% | |
Other | 35% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 6% | |
San Francisco | 4% | |
Brooklyn | 2% | |
Buffalo | 1% | |
Other | 53% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding AOL
Who is the CEO of AOL?
AOL CEO is Tim Armstrong, their score by employees is 69
What is AOL eNPS?
The eNPS for AOL is -13
What is the salary for Director of Operations in AOL?
Director of Operations average salary in the US is 197k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in AOL?
The average salaries for Business Development in AOL is 134k
How many employees work in AOL?
AOL has 4500 employees
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