Calico Company Culture
Calico Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Calico's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Compensation
CProfessional Development
CPerks & Benefits
C-Meetings
DCalico CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Arthur Levinson
51 /100
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Diversity at Calico
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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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-34
Calico employees are -34% more likely to recommend Calico as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Calico
Working at Calico is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Calico employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Calico’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Calico was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Calico
D
Overall Company Culture at Calico is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Calico ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Calico Company Overview
Google-sponsored R&D company targeting the challenges of aging and diseases
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.calicolabs.com |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
Calico Competitors
Calico competitors include Honey and Zippo. Calico ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Calico compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Calico Employees
11 employees at Calico have reviewed Calico 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 11 Calico 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 Calico are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Calico, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Calico are not very pleased with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Calico are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Calico believe the environment at Calico is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Calico is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at Calico work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Calico are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Calico - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Calico KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Calico's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Calico employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Calico CEO & Leadership
Calico CEO - Arthur Levinson
51 /100
Arthur’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Arthur in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Arthur Levinson’s employees rank Calico in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 40% for Professional Development. When compared to Calico’s competitors, Arthur Levinson ranks below both Zippo CEO Mark Paup and Honey CEO George Ruan.
Calico Leadership
The Calico Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Arthur Levinson and Chief Business Officer Jonathan Lewis
Arthur Levinson CEO / President
Arthur Levinson serves as the CEO / President of Calico.
Jonathan Lewis Chief Business Officer
Jonathan Lewis serves as the Chief Business Officer of Calico.
Diversity & Inclusion at Calico
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Calico across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Calico PTO
Calico's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Calico's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Calico's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Calico Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Calico applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Calico on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Business Development | 33% | |
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All Industries | 33% | |
Communications | 33% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Calico
Who is the CEO of Calico?
Calico CEO is Arthur Levinson, their score by employees is 51
What is Calico eNPS?
The eNPS for Calico is -34
Who are Calico competitors?
Calico main competitors are Honey, Zippo
Who is Calico leadership?
Jonathan Lewis are part of Calico leadership, Arthur Levinson is the CEO
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