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BEGiN Claimed Company

BEGiN is an award-winning education company bringing high-quality learning to kids globally. Our mission is to give children the best start possible through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, physical, and instructor-led learning experiences that build foundational skills and a lifelong love of learning. BEGiN’s brands include HOMER, KidPass, codeSpark Academy, Little Passports and Mommy Nearest. We are backed by the most recognized names in early childhood development, including LEGO Ventures, Sesame Workshop, and Gymboree Play & Music. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BRANDS codeSpark Academy: https://codespark.com/ HOMER: https://learnwithhomer.com/ KidPass: https://kidpass.com/ Little Passports: https://www.littlepassports.com/ Mommy Nearest: https://www.mommynearest.com/ read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 35

TOTAL RATINGS: 1019

CEO: Neal Shenoy

Joining BEGiN - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

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.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at BEGiN are rated an A+. At BEGiN most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. Learn More about your managers at BEGiN.

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Every week	54%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	8%
Once a year	6%
Never	3%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, BEGiN employees earn $118,881. BEGiN ranks in the Top 5% for compensation in New York. Learn More about Salaries at BEGiN.

Average Salaries at BEGiN by Department

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined BEGiN, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Once a week	0%
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Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

BEGiN ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in New York. 83% of employees feel as though BEGiN is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 60% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at BEGiN.

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Yes	60%
No	40%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	83%
No	17%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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