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Bird Company Culture
Bird Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Bird's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
ACompensation
A-CEO Rating
BEnvironment
BHappiness
BBird CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Travis VanderZanden
74 /100
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Diversity at Bird
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Bird have rated CEO Rating, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Bird
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Bird have rated Environment, Happiness, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Bird 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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
4
Bird employees are 4% more likely to recommend Bird as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Bird
Working at Bird is rated highly by 40 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bird employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and CEO Rating categories, putting Bird’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Bird was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Bird
B+
Overall Company Culture at Bird is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
Bird ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Bird Employee Reviews
Out of 38 Bird employee reviews, 76% were positive. The remaining 24% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Bird improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 76% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 24% |
Positive Reviews From Bird Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interveiw was concice and effective
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone helps each other out
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They respect my decisions and give me enough decision making ability to get things done
Constructive Feedback From Bird Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Only care about the cash they make
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Get rid of the VPs and execs
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Coworkers are overwhelmed and understaffed so stress levels are high - VP and exec team should stop giving themselves pay raises and actually staff the company correctly instead of underpaying current staff and expecting 80+ hours a week
Bird Company Information
Bird Company Overview
Bird is a dockless scooter-share company based in Santa Monica, California.
| Headquarter | Santa Monica, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bird.co/ |
| Company Status | Private |
Bird Competitors
Bird competitors include Scoot Networks and INFLUENTIAL. Bird ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Bird 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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Bird Employees
40 employees at Bird have reviewed Bird 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 40 Bird employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Bird are pleased with their total compensation at Bird, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Bird are generally satisfied with their team. 40 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Bird are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Bird believe the environment at Bird is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bird is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Bird work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Bird are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Bird - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles 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.
Bird KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Bird's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Bird employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Bird CEO & Leadership
Bird CEO - Travis VanderZanden
74 /100
Bird’s CEO Travis VanderZanden started in this role in 2017. Travis’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Bird’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Hispanic or Latino employees, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees in the Operations department, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Bird’s competitors, Travis VanderZanden ranks right above INFLUENTIAL CEO Ryan Detert. Under VanderZanden’s leadership, Bird employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Meetings and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Bird could stand to see real improvement.
Bird Leadership
The Bird Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Travis VanderZanden and Director, Global Civic Engagement & Strategy Brandon Pollak
Travis VanderZanden CEO / President
Travis VanderZanden serves as the CEO / President of Bird.
Brandon Pollak Director, Global Civic Engagement & Strategy
Brandon Pollak serves as the Director, Global Civic Engagement & Strategy of Bird.
Bird Salaries
How much does Bird pay?
How much do people at Bird get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bird is $72,892, or $35 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,583, or $41 per hour.
At Bird, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $119,815 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,279 annually. Average Bird salaries by department include: IT at $94,279, Customer Support at $62,449, Admin at $45,853, and Design at $75,032. Half of Bird salaries are above $85,583.
20 employees at Bird rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 62 ratings) while 20 employees at Bird rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $67k | $67k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $83k | $83k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $160k | $160k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $316k | $316k | 100th Percentile |
$72,892*
Average Compensation
$85,583*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Bird Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Bird
Diverse employees at Bird score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Bird in the Top 30% 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 Bird across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
Bird Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Bird PTO
Bird's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Bird's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Bird Careers
Bird Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Bird applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Bird Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Bird on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 33% | |
All Industries | 33% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Austin | 33% | |
Los Angeles | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Bird
Who is the CEO of Bird?
Bird CEO is Travis VanderZanden, their score by employees is 74
What is Bird eNPS?
The eNPS for Bird is 4
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Bird?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 48k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Bird?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Bird is 62k
Who are Bird competitors?
Bird main competitors are Scoot Networks, INFLUENTIAL
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