DISH Network wants to recreate the landscape of information and entertainment to become the sole provider of voice, video and data. We possess the integrity to set high goals and the commitment to achieve the results. We believe pride is a personal commitment, to do your best in everything you do. We explore the uncharted course, we make mistakes and we learn from them. We are willing to take risks and have the confidence to overcome obstacles along the way. Our goal is clear even if the path isn't. There is no substitute for winning. We possess the discipline and the competitive spirit to make winning a reality. read more
Dish Network Company Culture
Dish Network Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Dish Network's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
B-Team
CManager
C-Meetings
C-Environment
D+Dish Network CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Charlie Ergen
53 /100
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Diversity at Dish Network
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Dish Network have rated Environment, Team, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Dish Network
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Dish Network have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Dish Network 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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-33
Dish Network employees are -33% more likely to recommend Dish Network as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Dish Network
Working at Dish Network is rated below average by 382 employees, across various culture dimensions. Dish Network employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Dish Network’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at Dish Network was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Dish Network
D
Overall Company Culture at Dish Network is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
Dish Network ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Dish Network Employee Reviews
Out of 380 Dish Network employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Dish Network improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 58% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 42% |
Positive Reviews From Dish Network Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The vacation time was great after 5 yrs
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Terrible, never communicating what is coming
- What did you like most about the interview process?My interviewers gave me the floor to ask questions about the company as well
Constructive Feedback From Dish Network Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?People are switching to streaming services. Dish owns satellite and streaming services. I think they should let the satellite sales team also sale streaming services since they are required to sale cell and Internet services as well.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Thinking about people and not just any goal wiithout anyreason
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Listen to employees and get rid of ineffective managers.
Dish Network Company Information
Dish Network Company Overview
Dish Network was founded in 1980 and its current CEO is Charlie Ergen. Since its inception 46 years ago, Dish Network has grown to 7842 employees.
Dish Network Mission, Vision & Values
Dish Network Mission & Values
DISH Network wants to recreate the landscape of information and entertainment to become the sole provider of voice, video and data. We possess the integrity to set high goals and the commitment to achieve the results. We believe pride is a personal commitment, to do your best in everything you do. We explore the uncharted course, we make mistakes and we learn from them. We are willing to take risks and have the confidence to overcome obstacles along the way. Our goal is clear even if the path isn't. There is no substitute for winning. We possess the discipline and the competitive spirit to make winning a reality.
Dish Network Vision Statement
Our Vision is to change the way the world communicates.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Dish Network
Our dedication to protecting the environment extends to all aspects of the DISH business.
We focus on minimizing waste by conserving energy, sourcing materials responsibly, and recycling.
| Headquarter | Englewood, CO 80112 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dish.com |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Tel | 877-697-3613 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DISH |
| Social Sites |
Dish Network Competitors
Dish Network competitors include Comcast, Spectrum, Sky, and DIRECTV. Dish Network ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Dish Network compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Dish Network Employees
Dish Network has 7842 employees. 382 employees at Dish Network have reviewed Dish Network 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 382 Dish Network employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Dish Network are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Dish Network, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Dish Network are generally satisfied with their team. 382 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Dish Network are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Dish Network believe the environment at Dish Network is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Dish Network is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at Dish Network work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Dish Network are dissatisfied, 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
Dish Network employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Dish Network report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Dish Network have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
75% of Dish Network employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Dish Network employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
29% of Dish Network employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Dish Network employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
53% of Dish Network employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Dish Network - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Dish Network is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Dish Network employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 57% 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.
Dish Network KPIs and OKRs
At Dish Network 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Dish Network's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 10 Dish Network employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Dish Network CEO & Leadership
Dish Network CEO - Charlie Ergen
53 /100
Charlie’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Charlie in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Denver. Charlie Ergen’s employees rank Dish Network in the Top 40% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 40% for Team, and in the Bottom 35% for Manager. Ergen is generally unpopular with Dish Network employees, but ranks especially low with African American/Black employees, and by employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years and employees in the Engineering department. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Dish Network’s competitors, Charlie Ergen ranks below both Spectrum CEO Christopher Winfrey and DIRECTV CEO Michael White.
Dish Network Leadership
The Dish Network Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Charlie Ergen, Senior VP & CFO Steven Swain, and Executive VP & Group President of Sling TV Warren Schlichting
Charlie Ergen CEO / President
Charlie Ergen serves as the CEO / President of Dish Network.
Steven Swain Senior VP & CFO
Mr. Steven E. Swain, also known as Steve, serves as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at DISH DBS... read more
Warren Schlichting Executive VP & Group President of Sling TV
Mr. Warren W. Schlichting has been Executive Vice President and Group President of Sling TV at DISH Network Corporation... read more
Charles Ergen Executive Chairman & Co-Founder
Mr. Charles W. Ergen, also known as Charlie, Co-founded DISH Network Corp. formerly known as Echostar Communications... read more
James DeFranco Co-Founder, Executive VP & Director
Mr. James DeFranco, also known as Jim, co-founder, serves as an Executive Vice President at DISH DBS Corporation since... read more
Jim LaRocque Senior Vice President of Manufacturing
Mr. Jim LaRocque serves as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing of DISH Network Corporation. Mr. LaRocque served as... read more
Nick Sayeedi Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
Mr. Nick Sayeedi serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at DISH DBS Corporation. Mr. Sayeedi serves... read more
Vivek Khemka Executive VP of Dish Technologies & CTO
Mr. Vivek Khemka has been Chief Technology Officer of DISH Network Corporation since December 11, 2015 and has been its... read more
Bernard L. Han Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning
Mr. Bernard L. Han, also known as Bernie, has been Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning at DISH Network... read more
Dish Network Salaries
How much does Dish Network pay?
How much do people at Dish Network get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Dish Network is $116,166, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,742, or $53 per hour.
At Dish Network, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $225,758 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $49,752 annually. Average Dish Network salaries by department include: Sales at $132,344, Admin at $62,022, Business Development at $187,578, and Finance at $82,844. Half of Dish Network salaries are above $110,742.
192 employees at Dish Network rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 575 ratings) while 183 employees at Dish Network rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 191 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Dish Network employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, DevOps, Developer, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 14 salary records from Dish Network employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $279k | $279k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$116,166*
Average Compensation
$110,742*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Dish Network Salaries by City
Dish Network Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Dish Network
Diverse employees at Dish Network score the company 57/100 across various culture categories, placing Dish Network in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Dish Network across various culture dimensions.
Our core purpose at DISH is to shape the future of TV – together. We’re committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive workspace throughout all lines of businesses with a goal to build the best technology the world has seen. No matter your age, race, gender, role, sexual orientation, or culture, you’re given the opportunity to help shape the future of TV on your first day as an employee. It’s all hands on deck at DISH. If you work hard and share our passion for TV, we’re proud to stand behind you.,,
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Dish Network Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Dish Network PTO
Dish Network's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 80% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Dish Network's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 17% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Dish Network's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Dish Network Careers
Dish Network Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Dish Network applied for 155 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 99% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Dish Network unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Dish Network after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Dish Network has a total of 7842 employees
155
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 99% Granted (153 out of 155)
- 0% Denied ( out of 155)
- <1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 155)
- <1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 155)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Dish Network Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Dish Network on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 34% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 17% | |
IT | 15% | |
Operations | 12% | |
Design | 7% | |
Other | 15% |
Candidates By Location
Denver | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 7% | |
Brooklyn | 5% | |
Baltimore | 5% | |
Los Angeles | 5% | |
Other | 61% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Dish Network
Who is the CEO of Dish Network?
Dish Network CEO is Charlie Ergen, their score by employees is 53
What is Dish Network eNPS?
The eNPS for Dish Network is -33
What is Dish Network revenue?
Dish Network revenue is $14B
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in Dish Network?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 226k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Dish Network?
The average salaries for Business Development in Dish Network is 188k
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