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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCreative Group employees are 20% more likely to recommend Creative Group as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
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| 40% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Creative Group is rated highly by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Creative Group employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Creative Group’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Creative Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Creative Group is rated A+
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Creative Group ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 6 Creative Group employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?The listen to employee suggestions and concerns, and sometimes take steps to implement new ideas to increase employee happiness and productivity.
What are some of the best things about your team?We work well together and get along well socially, which makes for a less-stressful working environment.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?New ideas, though not always implemented, are always welcomed and listened-to.
"Creative Group specializing in meetings and events, group incentive travel and individual recognition programs."
Creators of business changing experiences that help people thrive.
| Headquarter | 200 N. Martingale Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.creativegroupinc.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1970 |
| Tel | 8475204350 |
| Company Status | Private |
Creative Group competitors include BI and Maritz. Creative Group ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Creative Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
9 employees at Creative Group have reviewed Creative Group 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 9 Creative Group employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Creative Group are extremely happy with their total compensation at Creative Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Creative Group are extremely happy with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Creative Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
Overall, the employees at Creative Group are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
At this moment no Creative Group employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Creative Group's KPIs and OKRs.
Janet’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Compared to Creative Group’s competitors, Janet Traphagen ranks right above BI CEO Larry Schoenecker. Under Traphagen’s leadership, Creative Group employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. eNPS and Manager are two areas, according to respondents, where Creative Group could stand to see real improvement.
The Creative Group Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Janet Traphagen, Senior Vice President Business Development Glenn Darlington, and Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions Jon Irvine
Janet Traphagen CEO / President
Janet Traphagen serves as the CEO / President of Creative Group.
Glenn Darlington Senior Vice President Business Development
Glenn Darlington serves as the Senior Vice President Business Development of Creative Group, Inc.. Glenn started at... read more
Jon Irvine Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions
Jon Irvine serves as the Senior Vice President, Strategic Solutions of Creative Group, Inc.. Jon started at Creative... read more
Shireen Moore Senior Vice President, Marketing
Shireen Moore serves as the Senior Vice President, Marketing of Creative Group, Inc.. Shireen started at Creative Group,... read more
Tom Hillmer Sr. Vice President/Account Executive
Tom Hillmer serves as the Sr. Vice President/Account Executive of Creative Group, Inc.. Tom currently resides in the... read more
Gerry Stevens Vice President / AE
Gerry Stevens serves as the Vice President / AE of Creative Group, Inc.. Gerry currently resides in the Greater Chicago... read more
Katie Bidwill Vice President Account Executive
Katie Bidwill serves as the Vice President Account Executive of Creative Group, Inc.. Katie currently resides in the... read more
Jerry Murphy Vice President Client Services
Jerry Murphy serves as the Vice President Client Services of Creative Group, Inc.. Jerry currently resides in the... read more
Mark Warman Vice President Finance-Business Services
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How much do people at Creative Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Creative Group is $99,947, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,969, or $58 per hour.
At Creative Group, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $305,523 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $40,254 annually. Average Creative Group salaries by department include: Operations at $83,569, Design at $80,938, Sales at $181,159, and Marketing at $206,537. Half of Creative Group salaries are above $120,969.
4 employees at Creative Group rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Creative Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $196k | $196k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $251k | $251k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $304k | $304k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $353k | $353k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Creative Group across various culture dimensions.
Creative Group PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Creative Group applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Design | 75% | |
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IT | 13% | |
All Industries | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 25% | |
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Glendale | 13% | |
Lawrence | 13% | |
Dallas | 13% | |
New York City | 13% | |
Other | 25% |
What is Creative Group address?
Creative Group location is at 200 N. Martingale Road
Who is the CEO of Creative Group?
Creative Group CEO is Janet Traphagen, their score by employees is 88
What is Creative Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Creative Group is 20
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Creative Group?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 99k
What are the salaries in the Product in Creative Group?
The average salaries for Product in Creative Group is 120k