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Blucora Company Culture
Blucora Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Blucora's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Executive Team
C+Compensation
CManager
C-Blucora CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
William Ruckelshaus
60 /100
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Diversity at Blucora
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Blucora
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Women at Blucora have rated Retention, Professional Development, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Blucora 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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-62
Blucora employees are -62% more likely to recommend Blucora as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 62% | Detractors |
Working at Blucora
Working at Blucora is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blucora employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Blucora’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Blucora was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Blucora
D
Overall Company Culture at Blucora is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
Blucora ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBlucora Employee Reviews
Out of 1 Blucora employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Blucora Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?I get to do what I love.
Blucora Company Information
Blucora Company Overview
Blucora is a provider of Internet-related services that operates a diverse group of Internet businesses.
Blucora Mission, Vision & Values
Blucora Mission & Values
we’re motivated by a simple belief - that everyone should have the tools and knowledge they need to master the complicated tax landscape and leverage it to their short and long-term benefit.
| Headquarter | Bellevue, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.blucora.com |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | 425-201-6100 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BCOR |
Blucora Competitors
Blucora competitors include H&R Block and HD Vest Financial Services. Blucora ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Blucora compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Blucora Employees
10 employees at Blucora have reviewed Blucora 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 10 Blucora employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Blucora are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Blucora, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Blucora are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Blucora are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Blucora believe the environment at Blucora is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Blucora is bureaucratic. About 25% of the employees at Blucora work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Blucora are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Blucora - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Blucora is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Blucora employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Blucora KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Blucora's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Blucora employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Blucora CEO & Leadership
Blucora CEO - William Ruckelshaus
60 /100
William’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting William in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. William Ruckelshaus’s employees rank Blucora in the Top 5% for Office Culture, in the Top 5% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Executive Team. Ruckelshaus is generally unpopular with Blucora employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Blucora’s competitors, William Ruckelshaus ranks below both HD Vest Financial Services CEO Bob Oros and H&R Block CEO Jeffrey J. Jones II.
Blucora Leadership
The Blucora Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO William Ruckelshaus, Executive Vice President of Business Operations Amit Seshan, and CFO & Treasurer Eric Emans
William Ruckelshaus CEO / President
William Ruckelshaus serves as the CEO / President of Blucora.
Amit Seshan Executive Vice President of Business Operations
Mr. Amit Seshan has been Executive Vice President of Business Operations at Blucora, Inc. since June 2015. Mr. Seshan... read more
Eric Emans CFO & Treasurer
Mr. Eric M. Emans has been the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Blucora, Inc. since August 2011 and served as... read more
Robert D. Oros Chief Executive Officer of HD Vest Financial Services
Mr. Robert D. Oros, also known as Bob, has been Chief Executive Officer of HD Vest Financial Services at Blucora, Inc.... read more
Sanjay Baskaran President of TaxAct
Mr. Sanjay Baskaran has been the President of Tax Act Inc at Blucora, Inc. since January 17, 2017. Mr. Baskaran served... read more
Tran Taylor CHRO
Tran Taylor serves as the CHRO for Blucora. Tran started at Blucora in October of 2018. Tran is based in the Dallas/Fort... read more
Samar Kamdar VP of Finance & Business Unit CFO
Samar Kamdar serves as the VP of Finance & Business Unit CFO for Blucora. Samar started at Blucora in September of 2018.... read more
Mathieu Stevenson Chief Marketing Officer
Mathieu Stevenson serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for Blucora. Mathieu started at Blucora in November of 2016.... read more
James Alleman Chief Human Resources Officer - Interim
James Alleman serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer - Interim for Blucora. James started at Blucora in August of... read more
Blucora Salaries
How much does Blucora pay?
How much do people at Blucora get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Blucora is $109,431, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,642, or $48 per hour.
At Blucora, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $271,538 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,287 annually. Average Blucora salaries by department include: IT at $101,415, Business Development at $121,158, Finance at $72,034, and Admin at $55,106. Half of Blucora salaries are above $101,642.
6 employees at Blucora rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 5 employees at Blucora rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $79k | $79k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $92k | $92k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $258k | $258k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $340k | $340k | 100th Percentile |
$109,431*
Average Compensation
$101,642*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Blucora Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Blucora
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Blucora across various culture dimensions.
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Blucora Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Blucora PTO
Blucora's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Blucora's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Blucora Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blucora
Who is the CEO of Blucora?
Blucora CEO is William Ruckelshaus, their score by employees is 60
What is Blucora eNPS?
The eNPS for Blucora is -62
What is Blucora revenue?
Blucora revenue is $510M
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in Blucora?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 156k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Blucora?
The average salaries for Engineering in Blucora is 122k
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