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Blue Origin Company Culture
Blue Origin Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Blue Origin's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
AHappiness
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Professional Development
A-Retention
BBlue Origin CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bob Smith
60 /100
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Diversity at Blue Origin
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Blue Origin have rated Professional Development, Manager, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Blue Origin
N/A
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Recommend to a Friend?
8
Blue Origin employees are 8% more likely to recommend Blue Origin as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Blue Origin
Working at Blue Origin is rated average by 200 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blue Origin employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Blue Origin’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Blue Origin was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Blue Origin
B
Overall Company Culture at Blue Origin is rated B
Last updated 12 days ago
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35%
Blue Origin ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Blue Origin Employee Reviews
Out of 122 Blue Origin employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Blue Origin improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
Positive Reviews From Blue Origin Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Collaborating with coworkers to solve the problem Of the day
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The company mission to improve access to space
- What are some of the best things about your team?Highly skilled members at every career level, very collaborative and mutually supportive
Constructive Feedback From Blue Origin Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Planning and being accountable to the plans they approved yesturday.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Open your ears and listen to your employees.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Allow the employees to purchase the stock options.
Blue Origin Company Information
Blue Origin Company Overview
Blue Origin is an aerospace company focusing on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Blue Origin Mission, Vision & Values
Blue Origin Mission & Values
We're committed to building a road to space so our children can build the future.
| Headquarter | Kent, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.blueorigin.com |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Tel | 1(253) 872-0411 |
| Company Status | Private |
Blue Origin Competitors
Blue Origin competitors include Rocket Lab, SpaceX, and Boeing. Blue Origin ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Blue Origin 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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Blue Origin Employees
200 employees at Blue Origin have reviewed Blue Origin across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 12 days ago.
Overall, the 200 Blue Origin employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Blue Origin are pleased with their total compensation at Blue Origin, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Blue Origin are pleased with their team. 200 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Blue Origin are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Blue Origin believe the environment at Blue Origin is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Blue Origin is comfortably fast. About 38% of the employees at Blue Origin work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Blue Origin are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Blue Origin - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Blue Origin is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Blue Origin 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.
Blue Origin KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Blue Origin's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Blue Origin employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Blue Origin CEO & Leadership
Blue Origin CEO - Bob Smith
60 /100
Bob’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bob 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. Bob Smith’s employees rank Blue Origin in the Top 10% for Compensation, in the Top 15% for Happiness, and in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits. Smith is generally unpopular with Blue Origin employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Blue Origin’s competitors, Bob Smith ranks below both Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck.
Blue Origin Leadership
The Blue Origin Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Bob Smith, Senior Vice President Rob Meyerson, and Vice President of Engineering Dan Christiansen
Bob Smith CEO / President
Bob Smith serves as the CEO / President of Blue Origin.
Rob Meyerson Senior Vice President
Rob Meyerson serves as the Senior Vice President of Blue Origin. Rob started at Blue Origin in Jan of 2018. Rob... read more
Dan Christiansen Vice President of Engineering
Dan Christiansen serves as the Vice President of Engineering of Blue Origin. Dan started at Blue Origin in Jan of 2007.... read more
Bretton Alexander Vice President, Government Sales & Strategy
Bretton Alexander serves as the Vice President, Government Sales & Strategy of Blue Origin. Bretton started at Blue... read more
Clay Mowry Vice President - Sales, Marketing & Customer Experience
Clay Mowry serves as the Vice President - Sales, Marketing & Customer Experience of Blue Origin. Clay started at Blue... read more
Erika Wagner Payload Sales Director
Erika Wagner serves as the Payload Sales Director of Blue Origin. Erika started at Blue Origin in Jun of 2018. Erika... read more
Stephen Hobart Vice President, New Shepard Business Unit
Stephen Hobart serves as the Vice President, New Shepard Business Unit of Blue Origin. Stephen started at Blue Origin in... read more
William Kruse Vice President, Engines Business Unit
William Kruse serves as the Vice President, Engines Business Unit of Blue Origin.
Walt McCleery Vice President - Recruiting
Walt McCleery serves as the Vice President - Recruiting of Blue Origin. Walt started at Blue Origin in Jun of 2018. Walt... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at Blue Origin
Diverse employees at Blue Origin score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing Blue Origin in the Bottom 30% 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 Blue Origin across various culture dimensions.
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Blue Origin Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Blue Origin PTO
Blue Origin's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Blue Origin's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blue Origin
Who is the CEO of Blue Origin?
Blue Origin CEO is Bob Smith, their score by employees is 60
What is Blue Origin eNPS?
The eNPS for Blue Origin is 8
Who are Blue Origin competitors?
Blue Origin main competitors are Rocket Lab, SpaceX, Boeing
What are the benefits at Blue Origin?
Blue Origin perks and benefits are Health Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy
Who is Blue Origin leadership?
Rob Meyerson, Dan Christiansen & Bretton Alexander are part of Blue Origin leadership, Bob Smith is the CEO
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