Appen Company Culture
Appen Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Appen's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Team
C+Executive Team
C-eNPS
C-Meetings
C-Appen CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
56 /100
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Diversity at Appen
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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?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-31
Appen employees are -31% more likely to recommend Appen as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 5% | Passives |
| 63% | Detractors |
Working at Appen
Working at Appen is rated below average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. Appen employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Appen’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Appen was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Appen
D
Overall Company Culture at Appen is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Appen ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAppen Employee Reviews
Out of 11 Appen employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Appen improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Appen Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Had multiple interviews with multiple people and got a very transparent view of what working at Appen would be like so I knew what I was signing up for. No buyers remorse as a result.
- What makes you most happy at work?My peers, my team, and the mission
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Its collaborative, gracious, and fun
Constructive Feedback From Appen Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Zero communication between mangement and employees.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Existing. There is no leadership to report to.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?There are no benefits other than working at home
Appen Company Information
| Headquarter | Australia |
|---|---|
| Website | www.appen.com |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | APX |
Appen Employees
24 employees at Appen have reviewed Appen 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 24 Appen employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Appen are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Appen, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Appen are generally satisfied with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Appen are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Appen believe the environment at Appen is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Appen is comfortably fast. About 72% of the employees at Appen work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Appen are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Appen - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. 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.
Appen KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Appen employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Appen's KPIs and OKRs.
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Appen CEO & Leadership
Appen CEO
56 /100
Appen Leadership
The Appen Executive Team is rated a “C-”
Kerri Reynolds SVP Human Resources and Crowdsourcing
Kerri Reynolds serves as the SVP Human Resources and Crowdsourcing of Appen. Kerri started at Appen in March of 2017.... read more
Daren Jackson Senior Vice President
Daren Jackson serves as the Senior Vice President of Appen. Daren started at Appen in December of 2017. Daren currently... read more
Jodie Ruby VP of Marketing
Jodie Ruby serves as the VP of Marketing of Appen. Jodie started at Appen in September of 2016. Jodie currently resides... read more
Tom Dibert VP, Business Development
Tom Dibert serves as the VP, Business Development of Appen. Tom started at Appen in July of 2010. Tom currently resides... read more
Prithivi Pradeep VP, Business Development - Language Resources Division
Prithivi Pradeep serves as the VP, Business Development - Language Resources Division of Appen. Prithivi started at... read more
Andrew Ravelo Executive
Andrew Ravelo serves as the Executive of Appen.
Keith Crowell VP Product
Keith Crowell serves as the VP Product of Appen. Keith started at Appen in January of 2015. Keith currently resides in... read more
Tom Sharkey SVP Content Relevance
Tom Sharkey serves as the SVP Content Relevance of Appen. Tom started at Appen in July of 2018. Tom currently resides in... read more
Wilson Pang Chief Technical Officer
Wilson Pang serves as the Chief Technical Officer of Appen. Wilson started at Appen in November of 2018. Wilson... read more
Appen Salaries
How much does Appen pay?
How much do people at Appen get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Appen is $88,590, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,527, or $50 per hour.
At Appen, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $115,942 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,363 annually. Average Appen salaries by department include: Design at $70,679, IT at $103,516, HR at $93,482, and Customer Support at $59,348. Half of Appen salaries are above $104,527.
10 employees at Appen rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 30 ratings) while 10 employees at Appen rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $82k | $82k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $103k | $103k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $258k | $258k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $343k | $343k | 100th Percentile |
$88,590*
Average Compensation
$104,527*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Appen Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Appen
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Appen Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Appen
What is Appen eNPS?
The eNPS for Appen is -31
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Appen?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 116k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Appen?
The average salaries for Sales in Appen is 108k
What are the benefits at Appen?
Appen perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
Does Appen allow employees to work from home?
34% of the employees of Appen report that they work flexible - employees choose
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