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BlackBerry Company Culture
BlackBerry Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
BlackBerry's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
BManager
BCompensation
BMeetings
BProfessional Development
BBlackBerry CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
John Chen
65 /100
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Diversity at BlackBerry
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies
B-
Diverse employees at BlackBerry have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at BlackBerry
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies
B
Women at BlackBerry have rated Meetings, Manager, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
BlackBerry 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
Recommend to a Friend?
0
BlackBerry employees are 0% more likely to recommend BlackBerry as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at BlackBerry
Working at BlackBerry is rated average by 77 employees, across various culture dimensions. BlackBerry employees are most satisfied about Manager, Compensation, and Meetings categories, putting BlackBerry’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Waterloo, IA. See below in detail how working at BlackBerry was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at BlackBerry
C+
Overall Company Culture at BlackBerry is rated C+
Last updated months ago
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BlackBerry ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
BlackBerry Employee Reviews
Out of 50 BlackBerry employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping BlackBerry improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From BlackBerry Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?People were enthusiastic and professional
- What did you like most about the interview process?Well organized process. People are willing to share the pros amd potential cons of the company.
- What makes you most happy at work?My work is challenging and i am respected by senior leaders.
Constructive Feedback From BlackBerry Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Competitive base salary with other market player and bonuses
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The raises have been minimal. The stock has not moved in the years since the CEO took over.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?General distrust if leadership (particularly HR). Very high turnover. This affects products and services.
BlackBerry Company Information
BlackBerry Company Overview
BlackBerry provides wireless devices and solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market.
BlackBerry Mission, Vision & Values
BlackBerry Mission & Values
To be the world's leading provider of end-to-end mobility solutions that are the most secure and trusted.
BlackBerry Vision Statement
A connected world, in which you are safe and your data is yours.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at BlackBerry
BlackBerry® is committed to global sustainability by improving the economic, social and environmental impacts of our day-to-day operations. BlackBerry teams implement programs across the organization to identify, execute and measure sustainable initiatives.
BlackBerry is committed to operating in a sustainable way that respects the environment, BlackBerry’s employees, BlackBerry’s business partners and the communities in which the company operates around the world. Our commitment to minimizing our environmental impact is visible through a variety of programs in product sustainability, supply chain and corporate carbon footprint.
| Headquarter | 295 Phillip Street Waterloo, IA Canada |
|---|---|
| Website | global.blackberry.com/en/index |
| Founding Date | 1984 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BB |
BlackBerry Competitors
BlackBerry competitors include Microsoft, HP Inc., Apple, and Nokia. BlackBerry ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how BlackBerry 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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BlackBerry Employees
77 employees at BlackBerry have reviewed BlackBerry 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 77 BlackBerry employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at BlackBerry are generally satisfied with their total compensation at BlackBerry, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at BlackBerry are generally satisfied with their team. 77 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at BlackBerry are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at BlackBerry believe the environment at BlackBerry is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at BlackBerry is moderate. About 62% of the employees at BlackBerry work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at BlackBerry are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
BlackBerry employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at BlackBerry report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
77% of BlackBerry employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
BlackBerry employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
BlackBerry employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
65% of BlackBerry employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining BlackBerry - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining BlackBerry is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. BlackBerry employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
BlackBerry KPIs and OKRs
At BlackBerry 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of BlackBerry's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 BlackBerry employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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BlackBerry CEO & Leadership
BlackBerry CEO - John Chen
65 /100
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Waterloo, IA. John Chen’s employees rank BlackBerry in the Top 25% for Manager, in the Top 30% for Compensation, and in the Top 30% for Meetings. Chen is generally unpopular with BlackBerry employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the IT department, and by employees in the Sales department and employees in the Engineering department. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
BlackBerry Leadership
The BlackBerry Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO John Chen, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Products & Value Added Solutions Sai Yuen Ho, and Chief Financial Officer Steven Capelli
John Chen CEO / President
John Chen serves as the CEO / President of BlackBerry.
Sai Yuen Ho Executive Vice President of Enterprise Products & Value Added Solutions
Mr. Sai Yuen Ho, also known as Billy, has been an Executive Vice President of Enterprise Products & Value Added... read more
Steven Capelli Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Steven M. Capelli, also known as Steve, has been Chief Financial Officer of BlackBerry Limited since October 01,... read more
Carl Wiese President of Global Sales
Mr. Carl J. Wiese has been President of Global Sales at BlackBerry Limited since July 13, 2015 and is responsible for... read more
Steven E. Zipperstein Chief Legal Officer and Chief Risk Officer
Mr. Steven E. Zipperstein, also known as Steve, has been the Chief Legal Officer at BlackBerry Limited since July 2012... read more
David Kleidermacher Chief Security Officer
Mr. David Kleidermacher has been a Chief Security Officer of BlackBerry Limited since February 2015. Mr. Kleidermacher... read more
Narendra Nayak Managing Director of India
Mr. Narendra Nayak has been Managing Director of India at BlackBerry Limited since October 27, 2015. Mr. Nayak is... read more
Marty J. Beard Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Marty J. Beard has been the Chief Operating Officer of BlackBerry Limited since July 21, 2014. Mr. Beard served as... read more
Neelam Sandhu Senior Director of Business Operations, Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Neelam Sandhu serves as Senior Director of Business Operations, Office of the Chief Executive Officer at BlackBerry... read more
BlackBerry Salaries
How much does BlackBerry pay?
How much do people at BlackBerry get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at BlackBerry is $118,679, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,894, or $56 per hour.
At BlackBerry, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,030 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,359 annually. Average BlackBerry salaries by department include: Legal at $153,668, Sales at $147,551, Engineering at $131,226, and IT at $101,996. Half of BlackBerry salaries are above $116,894.
42 employees at BlackBerry rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies (based on 133 ratings) while 41 employees at BlackBerry rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies (based on 45 ratings).
Salaries contributed from BlackBerry employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Principal Engineer, Senior Developer, and Sales Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from BlackBerry employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $213k | $213k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
$118,679*
Average Compensation
$116,894*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
BlackBerry Salaries by City
BlackBerry Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at BlackBerry
Diverse employees at BlackBerry score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing BlackBerry in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at BlackBerry across various culture dimensions.
At BlackBerry, we recognize that the ever-changing,requirements of a diverse market and customer,base require us to cultivate an agile, inclusive,culture where we can share a broad spectrum of,perspectives and ideas. This environment enables a,high level of employee engagement and satisfaction.,Our inclusive culture also helps us attract and retain,a workforce that understands the diverse range of,customers we serve and communities where we work and live. By fully utilizing the rich experience,and skills of our diverse workforce, we deliver results for our diverse global customers.
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BlackBerry Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
BlackBerry PTO
BlackBerry's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is BlackBerry's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. BlackBerry's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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BlackBerry Careers
BlackBerry Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, BlackBerry applied for 23 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
23
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (23 out of 23)
- 0% Denied ( out of 23)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 23)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 23)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let BlackBerry Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in BlackBerry on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 22% | |
Product | 11% | |
Design | 11% | |
Admin | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
Ann Arbor | 11% | |
Atlanta | 11% | |
Cedar Falls | 11% | |
Wyandotte | 11% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding BlackBerry
What is BlackBerry address?
BlackBerry location is at 295 Phillip Street
Who is the CEO of BlackBerry?
BlackBerry CEO is John Chen, their score by employees is 65
What is the salary for Senior UI/UX Designer in BlackBerry?
Senior UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 123k
What are the salaries in the Product in BlackBerry?
The average salaries for Product in BlackBerry is 152k
Who are BlackBerry competitors?
BlackBerry main competitors are Microsoft, HP Inc., Apple, Nokia
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