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Avista Company Culture
Avista Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Avista's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
CPerks & Benefits
COutlook
CHappiness
C-Retention
C-Avista CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Scott Morris
49 /100
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Diversity at Avista
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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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-45
Avista employees are -45% more likely to recommend Avista as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Avista
Working at Avista is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Avista employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Team and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Avista’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Coeur D Alene, ID. See below in detail how working at Avista was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Avista
D
Overall Company Culture at Avista is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
Avista ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAvista Employee Reviews
Out of 21 Avista employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Avista improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
Positive Reviews From Avista Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Nothing it was during covid and it was via computers and all of their computers did not have videos so I could not see them. Unprofessional, should have known.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Health insurance is very good package.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I've worked there long enough that I get a 75% match for my 401k. Newer employees have lesser packages.
Constructive Feedback From Avista Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Politics/hostility/toxic. Bring the company into the 21st century in managing people
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?It is a very hostile and toxic work place. Upper management need to pick qualified leaders and stop the politics.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They just show up but are burned out. This is management fault for not keeping the work place positive.
Avista Company Information
Avista Company Overview
Avista is an energy company involved in the production, transmission, and distribution of energy.
| Headquarter | 1411 East Mission Avenue, P.O. Box 3727 Spokane, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | avistacorp.com |
| Founding Date | 1889 |
| Tel | (509) 495-4269 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AHPA |
Avista Competitors
Avista competitors include SCANA Corporation, CenterPoint Energy, and Great Plains Energy. Avista ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Avista compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Avista Employees
11 employees at Avista have reviewed Avista 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 11 Avista employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Avista are not very pleased with their total compensation at Avista, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Avista are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Avista are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Avista believe the environment at Avista is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Avista is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Avista work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Avista are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Avista - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Coeur D Alene, ID about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Coeur D Alene, ID employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 64% 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.
Avista KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Avista employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Avista's KPIs and OKRs.
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Avista Salaries
How much does Avista pay?
How much do people at Avista get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Avista is $116,707, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,159, or $56 per hour.
At Avista, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $210,658 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,718 annually. Average Avista salaries by department include: Sales at $139,552, Operations at $93,900, Product at $152,785, and Marketing at $104,701. Half of Avista salaries are above $117,159.
5 employees at Avista rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 5 employees at Avista rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
$116,707*
Average Compensation
$117,159*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Avista Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Avista
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Avista across various culture dimensions.
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Avista Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Avista PTO
Avista PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Avista Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Avista on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Spokane | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Duluth | 33% | |
Seattle | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Avista
What is Avista address?
Avista location is at 1411 East Mission Avenue, P.O. Box 3727
Who is the CEO of Avista?
Avista CEO is Scott Morris, their score by employees is 49
What is Avista eNPS?
The eNPS for Avista is -45
What is Avista revenue?
Avista revenue is $1B
What is the salary for SysAdmin in Avista?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 88k
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