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Calamos Investments Company Culture
Calamos Investments Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Calamos Investments' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
B-Happiness
C+Perks & Benefits
C-Outlook
C-CEO Rating
D+Calamos Investments CEO
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John Calamos
60 /100
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Diversity at Calamos Investments
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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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-55
Calamos Investments employees are -55% more likely to recommend Calamos Investments as a great place to work
| 18% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 73% | Detractors |
Working at Calamos Investments
Working at Calamos Investments is rated below average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Calamos Investments employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Team and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Calamos Investments’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Calamos Investments was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Calamos Investments
D
Overall Company Culture at Calamos Investments is rated D
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Bottom
15%
Calamos Investments ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 5 Calamos Investments employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Calamos Investments improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
Positive Reviews From Calamos Investments Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Bonus is good but need to improve on other benefits
Constructive Feedback From Calamos Investments Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Understand the employees and should also have 360 feedback for manager
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?MANAGEMENT - once again, nepotism keeps certain people in positions they are not qualified for.
Calamos Investments Company Information
Calamos Investments Company Overview
Calamos Investments is a global investment firm committed to excellence in investment management and client services.
Calamos Investments Mission, Vision & Values
Calamos Investments Mission Statement
Calamos Investments is a global firm committed to excellence in investment management and client service. Grounded in family values, Calamos provides its associates a challenging environment with the opportunity for personal and professional growth
Calamos Investments Vision Statement
We are committed to excellence, focusing on superior execution and continuous improvement
Calamos Investments Values
- Continually enhancing values
- Needs and expectations
- Trust and integrity
- Ongoing and constructive feedback
| Headquarter | 2020 Calamos Court Naperville, IL 60563-2787 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.calamos.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1977 |
| Company Status | Public |
Calamos Investments Competitors
Calamos Investments competitors include BlackRock, Lazard, and Navient Corporation. Calamos Investments ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Calamos Investments compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Calamos Investments Employees
17 employees at Calamos Investments have reviewed Calamos Investments 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 17 Calamos Investments employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Calamos Investments are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Calamos Investments, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Calamos Investments are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Calamos Investments are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Calamos Investments believe the environment at Calamos Investments is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Calamos Investments is moderate. About 25% of the employees at Calamos Investments work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Calamos Investments are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Calamos Investments - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
Calamos Investments KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Calamos Investments' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Calamos Investments employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Calamos Investments CEO & Leadership
Calamos Investments CEO - John Calamos
60 /100
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. John Calamos’s employees rank Calamos Investments in the Top 40% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Happiness, and in the Bottom 30% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Calamos Investments’s competitors, John Calamos ranks below both Navient Corporation CEO Jack Remondi and BlackRock CEO Laurence Fink.
Calamos Investments Leadership
The Calamos Investments Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO John Calamos, Secretary James S. Hamman Jr., and CTO Andy Konchan
John Calamos CEO / President
John Calamos serves as the CEO / President of Calamos Investments.
James S. Hamman Jr. Secretary
Mr. James S. Hamman Jr., has been an Executive Vice President at Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. since February... read more
Andy Konchan CTO
Andy Konchan serves as the CTO of Calamos Investments.
Brian Waeyaert Senior Vice President - National Sales Director for Hybrid and Internal Sales
Brian Waeyaert serves as the Senior Vice President - National Sales Director for Hybrid and Internal Sales of Calamos... read more
Michael Grant Senior Vice President, Global Economist and Co-Portfolio Manager
Michael Grant serves as the Senior Vice President, Global Economist and Co-Portfolio Manager of Calamos Investments.... read more
Jason Hill Senior Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager
Jason Hill serves as the Senior Vice President, Co-Portfolio Manager of Calamos Investments. Jason started at Calamos... read more
Curtis Holloway Senior Vice President, Head of Fund Administration
Curtis Holloway serves as the Senior Vice President, Head of Fund Administration of Calamos Investments. Curtis started... read more
Calamos Investments Salaries
How much does Calamos Investments pay?
How much do people at Calamos Investments get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Calamos Investments is $99,821, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,903, or $58 per hour.
At Calamos Investments, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $305,401 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $40,207 annually. Average Calamos Investments salaries by department include: Legal at $305,401, Sales at $180,006, IT at $102,870, and Admin at $56,818. Half of Calamos Investments salaries are above $120,903.
7 employees at Calamos Investments rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at Calamos Investments rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $196k | $196k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $251k | $251k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $305k | $305k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $353k | $353k | 100th Percentile |
$99,821*
Average Compensation
$120,903*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Calamos Investments Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Calamos Investments
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Calamos Investments across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Calamos Investments Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Calamos Investments PTO
Calamos Investments' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Calamos Investments' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Calamos Investments on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 50% | |
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Operations | 25% | |
All Industries | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Oak Brook | 25% | |
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Naperville | 25% | |
Aurora | 25% | |
Chicago | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Calamos Investments
What is Calamos Investments address?
Calamos Investments location is at 2020 Calamos Court
Who is the CEO of Calamos Investments?
Calamos Investments CEO is John Calamos, their score by employees is 60
What is Calamos Investments eNPS?
The eNPS for Calamos Investments is -55
What is the salary for IT Manager in Calamos Investments?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 119k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Calamos Investments?
The average salaries for Sales in Calamos Investments is 180k
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