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Bridgenext is a Jacksonville, Florida-based global digital consultancy with offices across the U.S., Canada, Argentina, and India. Formerly known as Emtec, the company rebranded in 2024 after combining the Emtec, Emtec Digital, Wave6, and DEFINITION 6 brands. Bridgenext provides digital product engineering, data and AI, infrastructure modernization, automation, Salesforce and CRM implementation, and customer experience services to enterprise, education, and government clients. The company has expanded through acquisitions including CodeScience and Folcode and is backed by Kelso & Company. read more
Bridgenext Company Culture
Bridgenext Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Bridgenext's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
A-Happiness
BTeam
BCEO Rating
C+Compensation
C+Bridgenext CEO
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John Castleman
67 /100
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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 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-31
Bridgenext employees are -31% more likely to recommend Bridgenext as a great place to work
| 23% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at Bridgenext
Working at Bridgenext is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bridgenext employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Bridgenext’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Gainesville, FL. See below in detail how working at Bridgenext was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Bridgenext
C
Overall Company Culture at Bridgenext is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
45%
Bridgenext ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Bridgenext Employee Reviews
Out of 27 Bridgenext employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Bridgenext improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 90% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 10% |
Positive Reviews From Bridgenext Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?good for the company to work
- What are some of the best things about your team?good for the company to work
- What did you like most about the interview process?Very interactive, keen interesting in understanding my priorities and balancing with company objectives
Constructive Feedback From Bridgenext Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Lots of change; no acknowledgement of many sudden departures; seem to want to send everything offshore.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Strategic direction is off and their sales team reeks of desperation.
Bridgenext Company Information
Bridgenext Company Overview
Bridgenext is a Jacksonville, Florida-based global digital consultancy with offices across the U.S., Canada, Argentina, and India. Formerly known as Emtec, the company rebranded in 2024 after combining the Emtec, Emtec Digital, Wave6, and DEFINITION 6 brands. Bridgenext provides digital product engineering, data and AI, infrastructure modernization, automation, Salesforce and CRM implementation, and customer experience services to enterprise, education, and government clients. The company has expanded through acquisitions including CodeScience and Folcode and is backed by Kelso & Company.
Bridgenext was founded in 2001 and its current CEO is John Castleman. Since its inception 25 years ago, Bridgenext has grown to 2500 employees.
Bridgenext Mission, Vision & Values
Bridgenext Mission Statement
At Emtec, our mission is to help our clients improve IT systems and processes – to transform IT into an investment that returns true value to their respective organizations.
Bridgenext Values
Emtec's Core Values represent our highest priorities and deeply held beliefs that we live by when interacting with clients, associates, partners and stakeholders. Work with Integrity. We act with honesty and integrity, not compromising the truth. innovation & excellence. ... Entrepreneurial spirit.
| Headquarter | Jacksonville, FL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | Bridgenext.com |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Tel | (904) 739-7676 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ETEC |
Bridgenext Employees
Bridgenext has 2500 employees. 16 employees at Bridgenext have reviewed Bridgenext 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 16 Bridgenext employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Bridgenext are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Bridgenext, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Bridgenext are pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Bridgenext are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Bridgenext believe the environment at Bridgenext is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bridgenext is comfortably fast. About 63% of the employees at Bridgenext work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Bridgenext are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Bridgenext - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Bridgenext is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Bridgenext 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.
Bridgenext KPIs and OKRs
At Bridgenext 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Bridgenext's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Bridgenext employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Bridgenext CEO & Leadership
Bridgenext CEO - John Castleman
67 /100
Bridgenext’s CEO John Castleman started in this role in 2022. John’s approval rate is just above average, putting John in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Gainesville, FL. John Castleman is well regarded by employees for the Meetings Bridgenext offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. John is most liked by Caucasian employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. With John’s leadership, Bridgenext employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and Happiness. John was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Bridgenext Leadership
The Bridgenext Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO John Castleman, CFO Gregory Chandler, and CTO Colwyn Warner
John Castleman CEO / President
As CEO, John Castleman is responsible for the oversight of daily operations and overall leadership of the organization.... read more
Gregory Chandler CFO
Gregory Chandler serves as the CFO of Emtec Inc. Gregory started at Emtec Inc in April of 2009. Gregory currently... read more
Colwyn Warner CTO
Colwyn Warner serves as the CTO of Bridgenext.
Scott Curry EVP Sales, Enterprise Applications
Scott Curry serves as the EVP Sales, Enterprise Applications of Emtec Inc. Scott started at Emtec Inc in July of 2015.... read more
James Robinson Executive Director Oracle Cloud
James Robinson serves as the Executive Director Oracle Cloud of Emtec Inc. James started at Emtec Inc in January of... read more
Joseph Simuro VP - Microsoft BD
Joseph Simuro serves as the VP - Microsoft BD of Bridgenext.
Douglas Goodall Managing Director
Douglas Goodall serves as the Managing Director of Emtec Inc. Douglas started at Emtec Inc in July of 2018. Douglas... read more
Siva Arunachalam Managing Director - Application Services
Siva Arunachalam serves as the Managing Director - Application Services of Emtec Inc. Siva started at Emtec Inc in April... read more
Bridgenext Salaries
How much does Bridgenext pay?
How much do people at Bridgenext get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bridgenext is $117,985, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,857, or $57 per hour.
At Bridgenext, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $201,656 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,608 annually. Average Bridgenext salaries by department include: Business Development at $113,628, Sales at $133,766, Finance at $85,060, and IT at $100,016. Half of Bridgenext salaries are above $119,857.
10 employees at Bridgenext rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings) while 10 employees at Bridgenext rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Bridgenext employees include job titles like SysAdmin. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Bridgenext employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $239k | $239k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
$117,985*
Average Compensation
$119,857*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
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Bridgenext Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Bridgenext
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bridgenext across various culture dimensions.
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Bridgenext Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Bridgenext PTO
Bridgenext's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Bridgenext's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Bridgenext's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Bridgenext applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 33% were approved, 50% certified-withdrawn, and 17% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Bridgenext unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 3 were withdrawn by Bridgenext after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Bridgenext has a total of 2500 employees
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 33% Granted (2 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 17% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 6)
- 50% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Bridgenext
Who is the CEO of Bridgenext?
Bridgenext CEO is John Castleman, their score by employees is 67
What is Bridgenext eNPS?
The eNPS for Bridgenext is -31
What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in Bridgenext?
Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 72k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Bridgenext?
The average salaries for Admin in Bridgenext is 58k
How many employees work in Bridgenext?
Bridgenext has 2500 employees
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