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Directive Company Culture
Directive Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.1/5
Directive's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
B-Retention
B-Compensation
C+Manager
C+Leadership
CDirective CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Garrett Mehrguth
46 /100
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Diversity at Directive
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDirective 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?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-20
Directive employees are -20% more likely to recommend Directive as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Directive
Working at Directive is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Directive employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Directive’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Directive was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Directive
C
Overall Company Culture at Directive is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Directive ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDirective Employee Reviews
Out of 16 Directive employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Directive improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
Positive Reviews From Directive Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Connecting with other passionate people
- What are some of the best things about your team?Creative, whip-smart individuals who are always looking for ways to better themselves.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The new COO clearly lays out expectations and explains them in way that everyone can understand.
Directive Company Information
Directive Company Overview
Directive is the leading B2B and enterprise search marketing agency that companies trust to scale their business.
Directive Mission, Vision & Values
Directive Mission & Values
“Directive does beautiful search marketing for B2B and enterprise companies that share our values. We redefine the global standard for how marketers work, live, and grow.”
| Headquarter | 5201 California Ave, #150 Irvine, CA 92617 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | directiveconsulting.com |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | (949) 214-4024 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
Directive employees enjoying the California sunshine during a team barbecue at the office.
Directive employees working outside by the fire at the Orange County headquarters in Irvine, CA.
The whole team at our annual holiday celebration.
Directive Employees
5 employees at Directive have reviewed Directive 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 5 Directive employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Directive are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Directive, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Directive are pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Directive are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Directive believe the environment at Directive is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Directive is extremely fast. About 40% of the employees at Directive work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Directive are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Directive - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Directive KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Directive's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Directive employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Directive CEO & Leadership
Directive CEO - Garrett Mehrguth
46 /100
Directive’s CEO Garrett Mehrguth started in this role in 2014. Garrett’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Garrett 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 Los Angeles. Garrett Mehrguth’s employees rank Directive in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 40% for Retention, and in the Top 50% for Compensation.
Directive Leadership
The Directive Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Garrett Mehrguth, COO / CO-Founder Tanner Shaffer, and Director of Marketing Hannah Mans
Garrett Mehrguth CEO / President
Garrett Mehrguth is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Directive, a leading B2B and enterprise search... read more
Tanner Shaffer COO / CO-Founder
Tanner Shaffer serves as the COO / CO-Founder of Directive Consulting. Tanner started at Directive Consulting in... read more
Hannah Mans Director of Marketing
A professional hustler and wordsmith with an affinity for strategy and high conversion rates, Hannah manages the... read more
Brady Cramm Director of PPC
Brady Cramm began his journey at Directive over three years ago as the first and original PPC specialist. With a... read more
Andy Monte Director of SEO
Andy Monte is the Director of SEO at Directive, a leading B2B and enterprise search marketing agency, headquartered in... read more
Jesse Seilhan Director of Client Services
Jesse Seilhan is the director of client services at Directive. He wakes up every day to help his team grow, his clients... read more
Olivia Ross Director of CRO
Bringing more than 8 years of experience in graphic design and conversion rate optimization to the table, Director of... read more
Garrett Mehrguth CEO/Co-Founder
Garrett Mehrguth is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Directive, a leading B2B and enterprise search... read more
Directive Salaries
How much does Directive pay?
How much do people at Directive get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Directive is $69,987, or $33 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $96,669, or $46 per hour.
At Directive, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $97,799 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $40,222 annually. Average Directive salaries by department include: HR at $81,253, Admin at $41,003, Marketing at $78,001, and Finance at $48,891. Half of Directive salaries are above $96,669.
5 employees at Directive rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 5 employees at Directive rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $46k | $46k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $74k | $74k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $94k | $94k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $163k | $163k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $227k | $227k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $310k | $310k | 100th Percentile |
$69,987*
Average Compensation
$96,669*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Directive Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Directive
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Directive across various culture dimensions.
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Directive Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Directive PTO
Directive PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Directive
What is Directive address?
Directive location is at 5201 California Ave, #150
Who is the CEO of Directive?
Directive CEO is Garrett Mehrguth, their score by employees is 46
What is Directive eNPS?
The eNPS for Directive is -20
What is the salary for HR Specialist in Directive?
HR Specialist average salary in the US is 78k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Directive?
The average salaries for Admin in Directive is 41k
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