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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
84
TOTAL
RATINGS
2442

Crystal Equation Company Culture

Crystal Equation Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.6/5

Crystal Equation CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Christine Terman Crystal Equation's CEO
Christine Terman
88 /100

Diversity at Crystal Equation

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at Crystal Equation have rated Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Crystal Equation

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at Crystal Equation have rated Team, Manager, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Crystal Equation eNPS

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?"
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

56

Crystal Equation employees are 56% more likely to recommend Crystal Equation as a great place to work

64%Promoters
28%Passives
8%Detractors

Working at Crystal Equation

Working at Crystal Equation is rated highly by 84 employees, across various culture dimensions. Crystal Equation employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Crystal Equation’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Crystal Equation was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Crystal Equation

A

Overall Company Culture at Crystal Equation is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

Crystal Equation ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

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Results from 84 Employees

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HR85
Operations
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Operations85
Engineering
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Engineering84
IT
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IT84
Sales
82
Sales82
Admin
80
Admin80

Crystal Equation Employee Reviews

Out of 547 Crystal Equation employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Crystal Equation improve their work culture.

95%
5%
Positive Reviews95%
Constructive Feedback5%

Positive Reviews From Crystal Equation Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Willing to help at any given time. We all work well together.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Quarterly bonuses. Strive for greatest and less errors
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Always willing to find improvements and gain new clients.

Constructive Feedback From Crystal Equation Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    i feel that my salary is below the market average for my role, level of experience, and city that I live in. I also think that especially at a company with a female CEO, the parental leave should be more generous. The accrued vacation policy is also too restrictive in my opinion.
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    it's nothing that's the fault of the company or my work, i just can't wait to retire :)
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Room for growth, management actually trying to be helpful to reports

Crystal Equation Company Information

Crystal Equation Company Overview

Crystal Equation empowers people and advances technology initiatives by building trust. We hire IT professionals through contract staffing, direct hiring and managed services to achieve client goals.

Crystal Equation was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is Christine Terman. Since its inception 20 years ago, Crystal Equation has grown to 360 employees.

Crystal Equation Mission, Vision & Values

Crystal Equation Mission Statement

We empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust.

Crystal Equation Vision Statement

To become a nationwide leader in advancing technology initiatives by nurturing relationships, adapting to change, and embracing transparent communication. To exceed expectations by empowering diverse people and organizations through inclusion, engagement and teamwork.

Crystal Equation Values

  • Community
  • Curiosity
  • Change
  • Communication

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Crystal Equation

Crystal Equation recognizes the importance of giving back, and values the charitable efforts of staff to improve their local communities. CE engages staff and their communities through matching gifts for employee donations and volunteerism. Community involvement leads to the broadening of perceptions by meeting new people, helping to improve empathy, patience, kindness and resilience.

Headquarter200 W. Madison, Suite 970
Chicago, IL 60606
United States of America
Websitewww.crystalequation.com/
Founding Date2006
Tel847-480-7575
Company StatusPrivate
Jobsjobs.crystalequation.com/
Social Sites
  • We empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust.
  • It's not work...it's socializing with a purpose! Join a team of diverse, welcoming and supportive professionals at Crystal Equation. Become a Recruiter today by visiting www.crystalequation.com.
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Crystal Equation Employees

Crystal Equation has 360 employees. 84 employees at Crystal Equation have reviewed Crystal Equation 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 84 Crystal Equation 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 Crystal Equation are pleased with their total compensation at Crystal Equation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Crystal Equation are extremely happy with their team. 84 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Crystal Equation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Crystal Equation believe the environment at Crystal Equation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Crystal Equation is comfortably fast. About 90% of the employees at Crystal Equation work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Crystal Equation are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Crystal Equation employees generally work 8.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Crystal Equation report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
98% of Crystal Equation employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Crystal Equation employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
87% of Crystal Equation employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Crystal Equation employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
93% of Crystal Equation employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Crystal Equation - 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.

Crystal Equation KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Crystal Equation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 83 Crystal Equation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 66 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes80%
No20%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Crystal Equation CEO & Leadership

Christine Terman Crystal Equation's CEO
88 /100

Crystal Equation CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2025 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs 2024 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2022 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Christine’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. With a high CEO score, Christine Terman has won the Best CEOs in 2025. Crystal Equation’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Admin department, employees in the IT department, and Caucasian employees. However, Non-Binary employees, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Crystal Equation’s competitors, Christine Terman ranks right above TEKsystems CEO Jay Alvather. Under Terman’s leadership, Crystal Equation employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Gender and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Crystal Equation could stand to see real improvement.

Crystal Equation Leadership

The Crystal Equation Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Christine Terman and Vice President Julie Selders

  • Christine Terman  CEO / President

    Christine Terman CEO / President

    Christine Terman serves as the CEO / President of Crystal Equation.

  • Julie Selders Vice President

    As Crystal Equation’s Vice President, Julie is responsible for diversifying Crystal Equation’s customer base through... read more

Crystal Equation Salaries

How much does Crystal Equation pay?

How much do people at Crystal Equation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Crystal Equation is $92,013, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $92,013, or $44 per hour.

At Crystal Equation, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $308,298 annually and the lowest is an HR Specialist at $58,154 annually. Average Crystal Equation salaries by department include: IT at $75,000, Sales at $173,372, Marketing at $116,809, and Legal at $308,298. Half of Crystal Equation salaries are above $92,013.

84 employees at Crystal Equation rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 173 ratings) while 84 employees at Crystal Equation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 167 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$119k
$119k1st Percentile
25th Percentile
$188k
$188k25th Percentile
50th Percentile
$247k
$247k50th Percentile
75th Percentile
$253k
$253k75th Percentile
100th Percentile
$311k
$311k100th Percentile
$92,013*
Average Compensation
$92,013*
Median Compensation

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

Crystal Equation Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Crystal Equation

Diverse employees at Crystal Equation score the company 80/100 across various culture categories, placing Crystal Equation in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Crystal Equation across various culture dimensions.

Crystal Equation has signed on to the nationwide CEO ACT!ON Pledge to act on supporting more inclusive workplaces.  In addition to adherence to the CE Diversity and Inclusion Policy, this pledge outlines specific commitments toward fostering complex conversations regarding diversity and inclusion, implementing and expanding unconscious bias education, sharing best practices and tracking progress and sharing updates on efforts across the company. When people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful.  Embracing diversity in age, gender identity, race, and ethnicity, empowers staff to accomplish goals through the inclusion of unique perspectives.  As CE continues its commitment to embracing diversity and ensuring inclusion, it is committed to working with staff, clients and business partners to continually learn, share and grow.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 90/100
Department - Engineering
Men 87/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 86/100
Department - Operations

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 84/100
Department - Operations
Men 80/100
Department - IT
Diverse Employees 76/100
Department - IT

Crystal Equation Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy

Crystal Equation PTO

Crystal Equation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Crystal Equation Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Crystal Equation on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Operations
33%
IT
33%
All Industries
33%

Candidates By Location

Chicago
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Crystal Equation

What is Crystal Equation address?

Crystal Equation location is at 200 W. Madison, Suite 970

Who is the CEO of Crystal Equation?

Crystal Equation CEO is Christine Terman, their score by employees is 88

What are the salaries in Crystal Equation

The average salary for employees in Crystal Equation is 92013$

What is Crystal Equation eNPS?

The eNPS for Crystal Equation is 56

What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Crystal Equation?

Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 150k

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