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Blackboard Inc. Company Culture
Blackboard Inc. Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Blackboard Inc. Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
BTeam
C+Manager
CMeetings
CWork Culture
CBlackboard Inc. CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
William Ballhaus
61 /100
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Diversity at Blackboard Inc.
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Blackboard Inc. have rated Environment, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Blackboard Inc.
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Blackboard Inc. have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Blackboard Inc. 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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-17
Blackboard Inc. employees are -17% more likely to recommend Blackboard Inc. as a great place to work
| 34% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 51% | Detractors |
Working at Blackboard Inc.
Working at Blackboard Inc. is rated below average by 70 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blackboard Inc. employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Blackboard Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Blackboard Inc. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Blackboard Inc.
C-
Overall Company Culture at Blackboard Inc. is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
Blackboard Inc. ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Blackboard Inc. Employee Reviews
Out of 66 Blackboard Inc. employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Blackboard Inc. improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
Positive Reviews From Blackboard Inc. Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was in a way both casual but profesional at the same time which helped me be at ease.
- What makes you most happy at work?Good communication, great work flow, the work makes me feel like I am making a positive difference both internally and externally.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The communication is outstanding and better than any other job I have worked for. Mine you again my experience is unique in many ways.
Constructive Feedback From Blackboard Inc. Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel that my specific position qualifies for atleast 10$ more /hour. The low pay is my only true complaint but it is a detrimental one financially.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Schools need to communicate and update one stop emplyees more. There also needs to be a faster turn arouns for the tickets. Cases arent being resolved efficiently which makes the case loads even worse by the end of the week. Communication for everyone needs to be better
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Better management who dont treat people different based on favoritism. Younger management or more engaging management. The management who have worked here longer talk down on people or lack compassion when letting workers go
Blackboard Inc. Company Information
Blackboard Inc. Company Overview
We are education’s partner in change.
Blackboard Inc. was founded in 1997 and its current CEO is William Ballhaus. Since its inception 29 years ago, Blackboard Inc. has grown to 2617 employees.
Blackboard Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
Blackboard Inc. Mission & Values
We understand that the way people learn is dynamic, and that the education landscape is continuously evolving. Our mission is to partner with the global education community to enable student and institutional success, by leveraging innovative technologies and services. With an unmatched understanding of the world of the learner, the most comprehensive student-success solutions, and the greatest capacity for innovation, Blackboard is education’s partner in change. We are driving the industry to new destinations.
| Headquarter | 1111 19th St NW Washington, DC 20036 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.blackboard.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | (800) 424-9299 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careers.blackboard.com/ |
| Social Sites |
Blackboard Inc. Competitors
Blackboard Inc. competitors include Canvas Worldwide. Blackboard Inc. ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Blackboard Inc. 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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Blackboard Inc. Employees
Blackboard Inc. has 2617 employees. 70 employees at Blackboard Inc. have reviewed Blackboard Inc. 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 70 Blackboard Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Blackboard Inc. are not very pleased with their total compensation at Blackboard Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Blackboard Inc. are generally satisfied with their team. 70 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Blackboard Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Blackboard Inc. believe the environment at Blackboard Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Blackboard Inc. is moderate. About 69% of the employees at Blackboard Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Blackboard Inc. 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
Blackboard Inc. employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Blackboard Inc. report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Blackboard Inc. have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
70% of Blackboard Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
75% of Blackboard Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Blackboard Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of Blackboard Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Blackboard Inc. - Employee Onboarding
Blackboard Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Blackboard Inc. KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Blackboard Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Blackboard Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Blackboard Inc. CEO & Leadership
Blackboard Inc. CEO - William Ballhaus
61 /100
William’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting William in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. William Ballhaus’s employees rank Blackboard Inc. in the Top 35% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Team, and in the Bottom 45% for Manager. Ballhaus is generally unpopular with Blackboard Inc. employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Engineering department, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Blackboard Inc.’s competitors, William Ballhaus ranks below Canvas Worldwide CEO Paul Woolmington.
Blackboard Inc. Leadership
The Blackboard Inc. Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO William Ballhaus, Regional Vice President, Strategic Accounts Adam Dolan, and Regional Vice President Brian Harris
William Ballhaus CEO / President
William Ballhaus serves as the CEO / President of Blackboard Inc..
Adam Dolan Regional Vice President, Strategic Accounts
Adam Dolan serves as the Regional Vice President, Strategic Accounts of Blackboard K-12. Adam started at Blackboard K-12... read more
Brian Harris Regional Vice President
Brian Harris serves as the Regional Vice President of Blackboard K-12. Brian started at Blackboard K-12 in August of... read more
Doug Parrish Regional Vice President/Director of Sales
Doug Parrish serves as the Regional Vice President/Director of Sales of Blackboard K-12. Doug started at Blackboard K-12... read more
David Sample SVP, Global Sales
David Sample serves as the SVP, Global Sales of Blackboard Inc..
Jodi Hopkins Vice President, Global Renewal Sales
Jodi Hopkins serves as the Vice President, Global Renewal Sales of Blackboard. Jodi started at Blackboard in September... read more
Mike Sullivan Vice President of Sales and Customer Development (CASHNet)
Mike Sullivan serves as the Vice President of Sales and Customer Development (CASHNet) of Blackboard. Mike started at... read more
Kevin Harrill Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
Kevin Harrill serves as the Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of Blackboard. Kevin... read more
Aaron Bond VP of Services, Blackboard
Aaron Bond serves as the VP of Services, Blackboard of Blackboard. Aaron started at Blackboard in August of 2013. Aaron... read more
Blackboard Inc. Salaries
How much does Blackboard Inc. pay?
How much do people at Blackboard Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Blackboard Inc. is $103,300, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,423, or $56 per hour.
At Blackboard Inc., the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $255,223 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $38,500 annually. Average Blackboard Inc. salaries by department include: Customer Support at $94,460, Finance at $87,276, Legal at $86,663, and Marketing at $111,805. Half of Blackboard Inc. salaries are above $117,423.
41 employees at Blackboard Inc. rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 127 ratings) while 39 employees at Blackboard Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 44 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Blackboard Inc. employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, QA Manager, Senior QA, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 23 salary records from Blackboard Inc. employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $90k | $90k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $115k | $115k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $206k | $206k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $255k | $255k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $400k | $400k | 100th Percentile |
$103,300*
Average Compensation
$117,423*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Blackboard Inc. Salaries by City
- Washington, DC
- Indianapolis, IN
- Baltimore, MD
- San Francisco
- Dallas
- Fort Worth, TX
- Phoenix
- Boston
- State College, PA
Blackboard Inc. Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Blackboard Inc.
Diverse employees at Blackboard Inc. score the company 54/100 across various culture categories, placing Blackboard Inc. in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Blackboard Inc. across various culture dimensions.
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Blackboard Inc. Perks & Benefits
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Blackboard Inc. PTO
Blackboard Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Blackboard Inc. 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Blackboard Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Blackboard Inc. Careers
Blackboard Inc. Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Blackboard Inc. applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 89% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Blackboard Inc. unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Blackboard Inc. has a total of 2617 employees
9
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 89% Granted (8 out of 9)
- 0% Denied ( out of 9)
- 11% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 9)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 9)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Blackboard Inc. Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Blackboard Inc. on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 21% | |
Product | 6% | |
IT | 6% | |
Sales | 6% | |
Other | 15% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 61% | |
|---|---|---|
Phoenix | 12% | |
Baltimore | 3% | |
Wittmann | 3% | |
Arlington | 3% | |
Other | 18% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blackboard Inc.
What is Blackboard Inc. address?
Blackboard Inc. location is at 1111 19th St NW
Who is the CEO of Blackboard Inc.?
Blackboard Inc. CEO is William Ballhaus, their score by employees is 61
What is Blackboard Inc. eNPS?
The eNPS for Blackboard Inc. is -17
What is the salary for Senior Designer in Blackboard Inc.?
Senior Designer average salary in the US is 117k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Blackboard Inc.?
The average salaries for Business Development in Blackboard Inc. is 89k
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