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Blue Acorn iCi is a digital customer experience company. We partner with brands to build and optimize their Customer Experiences through data, content, and Direct-to-Consumer services. Born from the minds of engineers, data scientists, commerce experts, designers, and strategists - we are the first company to activate what’s possible through the convergence of analytics, digital commerce, customer experience, and the Experience-Driven Commerce (EDC) channel. read more
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PARTICIPANTS
14
TOTAL
RATINGS
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Blue Acorn Company Culture

Blue Acorn Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.2/5
Blue Acorn's Overall Culture is rated B+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Blue Acorn CEO

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Chris Guerra Blue Acorn's CEO
Chris Guerra
79 /100

Diversity at Blue Acorn

Women at Blue Acorn

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C+

Women at Blue Acorn have rated Professional Development, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

Blue Acorn 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

30

Blue Acorn employees are 30% more likely to recommend Blue Acorn as a great place to work

40%Promoters
50%Passives
10%Detractors

Working at Blue Acorn

Working at Blue Acorn is rated highly by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blue Acorn employees are most satisfied about Team, CEO Rating, and Environment categories, putting Blue Acorn’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Charleston, SC. See below in detail how working at Blue Acorn was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Blue Acorn

B+

Overall Company Culture at Blue Acorn is rated B+

Last updated months ago

Top
20%

Blue Acorn ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 14 Employees

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Engineering
69
Engineering69
Operations
65
Operations65

Blue Acorn Employee Reviews

Out of 18 Blue Acorn employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Blue Acorn improve their work culture.

81%
19%
Positive Reviews81%
Constructive Feedback19%

Positive Reviews From Blue Acorn Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Quick turn a around, dont have to interview with too many people
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Toxic work environment due to unqualified leadership and nepotism
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Very dedicated individuals to work with and learn from

Constructive Feedback From Blue Acorn Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Constant acquisitions, leadership could care less about the people resigning in droves every week, they don't value the employees
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Listen to the employees feedback during the exit interview to retain the talent that you currently have and implement the necessary changes. Put the employees first because without them there is no business.

Blue Acorn Company Information

Blue Acorn Company Overview

Blue Acorn iCi is a digital customer experience company. We partner with brands to build and optimize their Customer Experiences through data, content, and Direct-to-Consumer services. Born from the minds of engineers, data scientists, commerce experts, designers, and strategists - we are the first company to activate what’s possible through the convergence of analytics, digital commerce, customer experience, and the Experience-Driven Commerce (EDC) channel.

Blue Acorn was founded in 2007 and its current CEO is Chris Guerra. Since its inception 19 years ago, Blue Acorn has grown to 400 employees.

Blue Acorn Mission, Vision & Values

Blue Acorn Mission & Values

Create unforgettable digital customer experiences driven by data and powerful content that elevate brands to the top of their categories and unlock their growth potential.

Blue Acorn Vision Statement

Educating those people, sustaining a shared vision, and hiring a diverse team increases the value of our company and allows us to deliver better results.

Headquarter145 Williman St
Charleston, SC 29403
United States of America
Websitewww.blueacornici.com
Founding Date2007
Tel877-944-2583
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.blueacornici.com/careers/
Social Sites

Blue Acorn Employees

Blue Acorn has 400 employees. 14 employees at Blue Acorn have reviewed Blue Acorn 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 14 Blue Acorn 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 Blue Acorn are not very pleased with their total compensation at Blue Acorn, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Blue Acorn are extremely happy with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Blue Acorn are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Blue Acorn believe the environment at Blue Acorn is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Blue Acorn is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Blue Acorn work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Blue Acorn are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Blue Acorn - Employee Onboarding

Blue Acorn employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Blue Acorn KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Blue Acorn's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Blue Acorn employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes40%
No60%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Blue Acorn CEO & Leadership

Blue Acorn CEO - Chris Guerra

Chris Guerra Blue Acorn's CEO
79 /100

Blue Acorn’s CEO Chris Guerra started in this role in 2019. Chris’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Charleston, SC. Blue Acorn’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, Male employees, and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees in the Operations department, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Guerra’s leadership, Blue Acorn employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Environment. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Blue Acorn could stand to see real improvement.

Blue Acorn Leadership

The Blue Acorn Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Chris Guerra, Chief Marketing Officer Chris Guerra, and Vice President Sales Scott Robertson

  • Chris Guerra  CEO / President

    Chris Guerra CEO / President

    Chris Guerra serves as the CEO / President of Blue Acorn.

  • Chris Guerra Chief Marketing Officer

    Chris Guerra serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Blue Acorn.

  • Scott Robertson Vice President Sales

    Scott Robertson serves as the Vice President Sales of Blue Acorn.

  • Toby Hemmerling COO

    Toby Hemmerling serves as the COO of Blue Acorn. Toby started at Blue Acorn in Jan of 2012. Toby currently resides in... read more

Blue Acorn Salaries

How much does Blue Acorn pay?

How much do people at Blue Acorn get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Blue Acorn is $115,086, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,890, or $57 per hour.

At Blue Acorn, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $271,293 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,939 annually. Average Blue Acorn salaries by department include: IT at $95,664, Marketing at $157,649, Admin at $54,890, and Customer Support at $58,859. Half of Blue Acorn salaries are above $118,890.

12 employees at Blue Acorn rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 44 ratings) while 12 employees at Blue Acorn rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$69k
$69k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$94k
$94k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$118k
$118k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$193k
$193k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$264k
$264k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$341k
$341k100th Percentile
$115,086*
Average Compensation
$118,890*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Blue Acorn Salaries by Department

Explore Blue Acorn Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Blue Acorn

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Blue Acorn across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 69/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Blue Acorn 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
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy

Blue Acorn PTO

Blue Acorn's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Blue Acorn's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Blue Acorn's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time33%
Vacation Policy33%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution34%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo33%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo34%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Blue Acorn Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blue Acorn

What is Blue Acorn address?

Blue Acorn location is at 145 Williman St

Who is the CEO of Blue Acorn?

Blue Acorn CEO is Chris Guerra, their score by employees is 79

What is Blue Acorn eNPS?

The eNPS for Blue Acorn is 30

What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Blue Acorn?

Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 45k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in Blue Acorn?

The average salaries for Engineering in Blue Acorn is 124k

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