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APCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy communications consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations be catalysts for progress by navigating the challenges of today, acting with agility, anticipating social risk and building organizational reputations, relationships and solutions to succeed. read more
APCO Worldwide Company Culture
APCO Worldwide Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
APCO Worldwide's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
ACEO Rating
A-Environment
B+eNPS
B-Executive Team
C+APCO Worldwide CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Brad Staples
76 /100
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Diversity at APCO Worldwide
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at APCO Worldwide
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
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Women at APCO Worldwide have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
APCO Worldwide 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 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
9
APCO Worldwide employees are 9% more likely to recommend APCO Worldwide as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 5% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at APCO Worldwide
Working at APCO Worldwide is rated average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. APCO Worldwide employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, CEO Rating, and Environment categories, putting APCO Worldwide’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at APCO Worldwide was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at APCO Worldwide
C+
Overall Company Culture at APCO Worldwide is rated C+
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APCO Worldwide ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAPCO Worldwide Employee Reviews
Out of 21 APCO Worldwide employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping APCO Worldwide improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From APCO Worldwide Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Went to the heart of what the work would be about, decisions made quickly.
- What makes you most happy at work?Challenging assignment workong with strong mitually respectul teams for clients who value us.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?This conpany values its people and demonstrates that in many ways, daily.
Constructive Feedback From APCO Worldwide Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leadership needs to work on transparency, pay equity, and overall respect for their employees.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Confidentiality support and good leadership
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Respect and communication would help
APCO Worldwide Company Information
APCO Worldwide Company Overview
APCO Worldwide is an advisory and advocacy communications consultancy helping leading public and private sector organizations be catalysts for progress by navigating the challenges of today, acting with agility, anticipating social risk and building organizational reputations, relationships and solutions to succeed.
APCO Worldwide was founded in 1984 and its current CEO is Brad Staples. Since its inception 42 years ago, APCO Worldwide has grown to 980 employees.
APCO Worldwide Mission, Vision & Values
APCO Worldwide Mission Statement
In a rapidly evolving global context and a time of transformational change, APCO strives to add value to our clients’ enterprises and benefit society. We enable clients to achieve their objectives through insightful counsel, compelling narratives and creative solutions.
APCO Worldwide Values
- Boldness
- Inclusivity
- Curiosity
- Empathy
| Headquarter | 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20004 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | apcoworldwide.com |
| Founding Date | 1984 |
| Tel | 2027781000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | apcoworldwide.com/about/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
APCO Worldwide Competitors
APCO Worldwide competitors include Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Teneo, Ruder Finn, and Edelman. APCO Worldwide ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how APCO Worldwide compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
APCO Worldwide Employees
APCO Worldwide has 980 employees. 30 employees at APCO Worldwide have reviewed APCO Worldwide 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 30 APCO Worldwide 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 APCO Worldwide are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at APCO Worldwide, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at APCO Worldwide are generally satisfied with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at APCO Worldwide are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at APCO Worldwide believe the environment at APCO Worldwide is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at APCO Worldwide is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at APCO Worldwide work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at APCO Worldwide are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining APCO Worldwide - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
APCO Worldwide KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of APCO Worldwide's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 APCO Worldwide employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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APCO Worldwide CEO & Leadership
APCO Worldwide CEO - Brad Staples
76 /100
Brad’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. APCO Worldwide’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, Female employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. Compared to APCO Worldwide’s competitors, Brad Staples ranks right above Edelman CEO Richard Edelman. Under Staples’s leadership, APCO Worldwide employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Environment. Compensation and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where APCO Worldwide could stand to see real improvement.
APCO Worldwide Leadership
The APCO Worldwide Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Brad Staples, Senior Director/SVP Jen Young, and Senior Vice President Adam Segall
Brad Staples CEO / President
Brad Staples serves as the CEO / President of APCO Worldwide.
Adam Segall Senior Vice President
Adam Segall serves as the Senior Vice President of APCO Worldwide.
Judith Sapir SR-VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Judith Sapir serves as the SR-VP, General Counsel & Secretary of APCO Worldwide.
Jan Hausrath Executive Vice President
Jan Hausrath serves as the Executive Vice President of APCO Worldwide.
Kas Rigas Senior Director = SVP+
Kas Rigas serves as the Senior Director = SVP+ of APCO Worldwide.
Julie Jack-Preisman Senior Vice President and Practice Chair
Julie Jack-Preisman serves as the Senior Vice President and Practice Chair of APCO Worldwide. Julie started at APCO... read more
Maggie Fitzpatrick Senior Vice President
Maggie Fitzpatrick serves as the Senior Vice President of APCO Worldwide.
Blythe Reiss Senior Vice President, Food & Consumer Products
Blythe Reiss serves as the Senior Vice President, Food & Consumer Products of APCO Worldwide. Blythe started at APCO... read more
APCO Worldwide Salaries
How much does APCO Worldwide pay?
How much do people at APCO Worldwide get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at APCO Worldwide is $96,105, or $46 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $97,871, or $47 per hour.
At APCO Worldwide, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $215,050 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,525 annually. Average APCO Worldwide salaries by department include: HR at $106,180, Design at $93,644, Engineering at $103,162, and Finance at $91,320. Half of APCO Worldwide salaries are above $97,871.
14 employees at APCO Worldwide rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 40 ratings) while 12 employees at APCO Worldwide rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $79k | $79k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $96k | $96k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $144k | $144k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $194k | $194k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $261k | $261k | 100th Percentile |
$96,105*
Average Compensation
$97,871*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
APCO Worldwide Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at APCO Worldwide
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at APCO Worldwide across various culture dimensions.
Learn about APCO's DE&I efforts: https://apcoworldwide.com/about/mission-values/diversity-equity-inclusion-at-apco/
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APCO Worldwide 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
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
APCO Worldwide PTO
APCO Worldwide's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is APCO Worldwide's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. APCO Worldwide's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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APCO Worldwide Careers
APCO Worldwide Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in APCO Worldwide on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Sales | 25% | |
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Communications | 25% | |
Legal | 25% | |
All Industries | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding APCO Worldwide
What is APCO Worldwide address?
APCO Worldwide location is at 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite 300
Who is the CEO of APCO Worldwide?
APCO Worldwide CEO is Brad Staples, their score by employees is 76
What is APCO Worldwide eNPS?
The eNPS for APCO Worldwide is 9
What is the salary for Senior Developer in APCO Worldwide?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 117k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in APCO Worldwide?
The average salaries for Business Development in APCO Worldwide is 96k
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