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Birchbox Company Culture
Birchbox Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Birchbox's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
B+Leadership
BPerks & Benefits
BExecutive Team
B-Gender
C+Birchbox CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Katia Beauchamp
61 /100
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Diversity at Birchbox
N/A
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C+
Women at Birchbox have rated Perks And Benefits, Executive Team, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Birchbox 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
Birchbox employees are -25% more likely to recommend Birchbox as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Birchbox
Working at Birchbox is rated average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Birchbox employees are most satisfied about Manager, Leadership, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Birchbox’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Birchbox was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Birchbox
C+
Overall Company Culture at Birchbox is rated C+
Last updated months ago
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Birchbox ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Birchbox Employee Reviews
Out of 15 Birchbox employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Birchbox improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From Birchbox Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?paycheck paycheck paycheck and holidays
- What are some of the best things about your team?committed, fun, smart and reliable
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Gross salary is Goood so far.
Constructive Feedback From Birchbox Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?CEO is what needs to change, terrible!
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?CEO is just all words but no actions towards her team
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?everything! strategy, execution all and fast!
Birchbox Company Information
Birchbox Company Overview
"Birchbox is a discovery commerce platform offering a personalized method for discovering, learning and shopping for products in the market."
Birchbox Mission, Vision & Values
Birchbox Mission & Values
Hayley Barna and Katia Beauchamp called their startup Birchbox, with the mission “to help women cut through the clutter of the beauty world to find products that really work for them.”Aug 1, 2011
| Headquarter | 28 E 28th Street New York City, NY 10016 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | birchbox.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Company Status | Private |
Birchbox Competitors
Birchbox competitors include Younique, Julep, and Tobi. Birchbox ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Birchbox compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Birchbox Employees
16 employees at Birchbox have reviewed Birchbox 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 16 Birchbox employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Birchbox are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Birchbox, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Birchbox are generally satisfied with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Birchbox are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Birchbox believe the environment at Birchbox is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Birchbox is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at Birchbox work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Birchbox are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Birchbox - 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.
Birchbox KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Birchbox's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Birchbox employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Birchbox CEO & Leadership
Birchbox CEO - Katia Beauchamp
61 /100
Katia’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Katia in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Katia Beauchamp’s employees rank Birchbox in the Top 20% for Manager, in the Top 35% for Leadership, and in the Top 35% for Perks And Benefits. Beauchamp is generally unpopular with Birchbox employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Birchbox’s competitors, Katia Beauchamp ranks below both Tobi CEO Kenneth Chan and Julep CEO Jane Park.
Birchbox Leadership
The Birchbox Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Katia Beauchamp, Vice President, Operations Pooja Agarwal, and VP Engineering Yuri Broze
Katia Beauchamp CEO / President
Katia Beauchamp serves as the CEO / President of Birchbox.
Pooja Agarwal Vice President, Operations
Pooja Agarwal serves as the Vice President, Operations of Birchbox.
Yuri Broze VP Engineering
Yuri Broze serves as the VP Engineering of Birchbox.
Jereme Corrado VP, Technical Operations
Jereme Corrado serves as the VP, Technical Operations of Birchbox.
Anastasia Nyrkovskaya serves as the CFO of Birchbox. Anastasia started at Birchbox in Sep of 2018. Anastasia currently... read more
Jenna Hilzenrath Vice President of Communications
Jenna Hilzenrath serves as the Vice President of Communications of Birchbox. Jenna started at Birchbox in Sep of 2018.... read more
Amanda Tolleson Chief Customer Officer
Amanda Tolleson serves as the Chief Customer Officer of Birchbox. Amanda started at Birchbox in January of 2018. Amanda... read more
Terre Layton VP Product Management + UX
Terre Layton serves as the VP Product Management + UX of Birchbox. Terre started at Birchbox in February of 2016. Terre... read more
Katia Unlu VP, Growth & Strategy
Katia Unlu serves as the VP, Growth & Strategy of Birchbox. Katia started at Birchbox in January of 2018. Katia... read more
Birchbox Salaries
How much does Birchbox pay?
How much do people at Birchbox get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Birchbox is $118,953, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,377, or $60 per hour.
At Birchbox, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $248,239 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $53,067 annually. Average Birchbox salaries by department include: Design at $86,374, HR at $95,046, Legal at $248,240, and IT at $110,263. Half of Birchbox salaries are above $125,377.
9 employees at Birchbox rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at Birchbox rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $334k | $334k | 100th Percentile |
$118,953*
Average Compensation
$125,377*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Birchbox Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Birchbox
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Birchbox across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
Birchbox Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Birchbox PTO
Birchbox PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Birchbox Careers
Birchbox Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Birchbox applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Birchbox Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Birchbox on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 17% | |
Design | 8% | |
Product | 8% | |
HR | 6% | |
Other | 14% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Cary | 3% | |
Chicago | 3% | |
Boston | 3% | |
Los Angeles | 3% | |
Other | 22% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Birchbox
What is Birchbox address?
Birchbox location is at 28 E 28th Street
Who is the CEO of Birchbox?
Birchbox CEO is Katia Beauchamp, their score by employees is 61
What is Birchbox eNPS?
The eNPS for Birchbox is -25
What is the salary for QA in Birchbox?
QA average salary in the US is 88k
What are the salaries in the Design in Birchbox?
The average salaries for Design in Birchbox is 86k
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