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Away Company Culture
Away Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Away's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
A-Office Culture
BManager
BLeadership
CCompensation
C-Away CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jen Rubio
43 /100
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Diversity at Away
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Away have rated Manager, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Away
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Away have rated Manager, Leadership, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Away 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-36
Away employees are -36% more likely to recommend Away as a great place to work
| 21% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Away
Working at Away is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. Away employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Away’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Away was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Away
D
Overall Company Culture at Away is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
Away ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAway Employee Reviews
Out of 5 Away employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Away improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Away Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Hard work and deliver results
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Paid holidays out of office
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Skilled brand and business development
Away Company Information
Away Company Overview
Away is a modern travel and lifestyle brand. We're a vertically-integrated company offering beautiful, high-quality luggage at an affordable price point.
Away was founded in 2015 and its current CEO is Jen Rubio. Since its inception 11 years ago, Away has grown to 201 employees.
| Headquarter | New York City, NY 10003 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | awaytravel.com |
| Founding Date | 2015 |
| Company Status | Private |
Away Employees
Away has 201 employees. 15 employees at Away have reviewed Away 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 15 Away employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Away are not very pleased with their total compensation at Away, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Away are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Away are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Away believe the environment at Away is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Away is extremely fast. About 40% of the employees at Away work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Away are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Away - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Away KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Away's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Away employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Away CEO & Leadership
Away CEO - Jen Rubio
43 /100
Away’s CEO Jen Rubio started in this role in 2021. Jen’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jen in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Jen Rubio’s employees rank Away in the Top 15% for Professional Development, in the Top 30% for Office Culture, and in the Top 35% for Manager.
Away Leadership
The Away Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Jen Rubio, Chief Supply Chain Officer A Erenguc, and Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs Brendan Lewis
Jen Rubio CEO / President
Jen Rubio serves as the CEO / President of Away.
A Erenguc Chief Supply Chain Officer
A Erenguc serves as the Chief Supply Chain Officer of Away.
Brendan Lewis Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs
Brendan Lewis serves as the Vice President, Communications and Corporate Affairs of Away.
Mike Berardo VP, Data & Strategy
Mike Berardo serves as the VP, Data & Strategy of Away.
Darcy Budworth Retail Design Director
Darcy Budworth serves as the Retail Design Director of Away.
Jack Chu VP of Engineering
Jack Chu serves as the VP of Engineering of Away.
Robert Goland VP, Supply Chain Technolgy
Robert Goland serves as the VP, Supply Chain Technolgy of Away.
Cuan Hanly Executive Creative Director
Cuan Hanly serves as the Executive Creative Director of Away.
Steven Hurwitz Vice President, Product Development and Sourcing
Steven Hurwitz serves as the Vice President, Product Development and Sourcing of Away.
Away Salaries
How much does Away pay?
How much do people at Away get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Away is $87,874, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $162,599, or $78 per hour.
At Away, the highest paid job is a Project Manager at $106,306 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Associate at $65,155 annually. Average Away salaries by department include: IT at $106,305, Marketing at $75,838, and Operations at $92,216. Half of Away salaries are above $162,599.
8 employees at Away rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at Away rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $92k | $92k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $106k | $106k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $157k | $157k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $210k | $210k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $248k | $248k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $327k | $327k | 100th Percentile |
$87,874*
Average Compensation
$162,599*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Away Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Away
Diverse employees at Away score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Away in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Away across various culture dimensions.
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Away Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Away PTO
Away's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Away's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Away Careers
Away Jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Away
Who is the CEO of Away?
Away CEO is Jen Rubio, their score by employees is 43
What is Away eNPS?
The eNPS for Away is -36
What is the salary for Project Manager in Away?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 106k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Away?
The average salaries for Operations in Away is 92k
How many employees work in Away?
Away has 201 employees
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