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Hi, we’re Checkr—the leading technology company in the background check industry. We’re building a better future for everyone by making hiring better, fairer, and more efficient. We believe everyone deserves a fair chance. Read more about us at checkr.com read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 125

TOTAL RATINGS: 4181

CEO: Daniel Yanisse

Joining Checkr - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Checkr is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Checkr 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	50%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Checkr are rated an A+. At Checkr most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. 89% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Checkr.

Answer	Percent
Every week	47%
Once a month	30%
Once a quarter	13%
Once a year	6%
Never	4%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	89%
No	11%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 75% of employees at Checkr said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Checkr employees earn $126,993. Checkr ranks in the Top 40% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at Checkr.

Average Salaries at Checkr by Department

$159k*

Engineering

$166k*

Product

$96k*

Design

$104k*

Marketing

$119k*

Operations

$61k*

Admin

$115k*

Business Dev

$98k*

Finance

$75k*

Customer Support

$142k*

$112k*

$245k*

Legal

$157k*

Sales

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

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Checkr, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Checkr the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Checkr, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	50%
Co-Workers	25%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	25%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	100%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	5%
Once a week	36%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	11%
Never	15%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Checkr ranks in the Top 20% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 83% of employees feel as though Checkr is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 38% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Checkr.

Answer	Percent
Yes	38%
No	62%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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