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PARTICIPANTS
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TOTAL
RATINGS
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Dotdash Company Culture

Dotdash Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.1/5
Dotdash's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Dotdash CEO

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Neil Vogel Dotdash's CEO
Neil Vogel
64 /100

Diversity at Dotdash

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D-

Diverse employees at Dotdash have rated Work Culture, Executive Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Dotdash

Dotdash 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

-13

Dotdash employees are -13% more likely to recommend Dotdash as a great place to work

28%Promoters
31%Passives
41%Detractors

Working at Dotdash

Working at Dotdash is rated below average by 86 employees, across various culture dimensions. Dotdash employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Dotdash’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Dotdash was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Dotdash

C-

Overall Company Culture at Dotdash is rated C-

Last updated today

Bottom
35%

Dotdash ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Dotdash Employee Reviews

Out of 35 Dotdash employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Dotdash improve their work culture.

88%
12%
Positive Reviews88%
Constructive Feedback12%

Positive Reviews From Dotdash Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    They are all very funny and kind
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They are very kind and nice
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are very kind and very nice

Constructive Feedback From Dotdash Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I'm not being paid my worth
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Merit raises that are more than inflation
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Everything. Very hierarchical, cliquey and nepotistic.

Dotdash Company Information

Dotdash Company Overview

For more than 20 years, Dotdash brands have been helping people find answers, solve problems, and get inspired.

Dotdash was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Neil Vogel. Since its inception 27 years ago, Dotdash has grown to 100 employees.

Headquarter1500 Broadway, 6th floor
New York City, NY 10036
United States of America
Websitewww.dotdash.com/
Founding Date1999
Tel780-421-0555
Company StatusPrivate

Dotdash Competitors

Dotdash competitors include Press. Dotdash ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Dotdash compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Press' Logo
    Press
    3.2/5
  2. #2
    Dotdash's Logo
    Dotdash
    3.1/5
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Dotdash Employees

Dotdash has 100 employees. 86 employees at Dotdash have reviewed Dotdash across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.

Overall, the 86 Dotdash employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Dotdash are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Dotdash, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Dotdash are generally satisfied with their team. 86 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Dotdash are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Dotdash believe the environment at Dotdash is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Dotdash is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at Dotdash work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Dotdash - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Dotdash is that the company was prepared on their first day. Dotdash employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Dotdash KPIs and OKRs

At Dotdash 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Dotdash's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Dotdash employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Dotdash CEO & Leadership

Dotdash CEO - Neil Vogel

Neil Vogel Dotdash's CEO
64 /100

Dotdash’s CEO Neil Vogel started in this role in 2013. Neil’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Neil in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Neil Vogel’s employees rank Dotdash in the Top 35% for Environment, in the Top 40% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 45% for Outlook. When compared to Dotdash’s competitors, Neil Vogel ranks below Press CEO Patrick Ryan.

Dotdash Leadership

The Dotdash Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Neil Vogel, Chief Technology Officer Nabil Ahmad, and Senior Vice President, Operations Robert Brathwaite

  • Neil Vogel  CEO / President

    Neil Vogel CEO / President

    Neil Vogel serves as the CEO / President of Dotdash.

  • Nabil Ahmad Chief Technology Officer

    Nabil Ahmad serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Dotdash. Nabil started at Dotdash in May of 2017. Nabil is... read more

  • Robert Brathwaite Senior Vice President, Operations

    Robert Brathwaite serves as the Senior Vice President, Operations of Dotdash. Robert started at Dotdash in January of... read more

  • Adam McClean Senior Vice President, Product Management

    Adam McClean serves as the Senior Vice President, Product Management of Dotdash. Adam started at Dotdash in May of 2017.... read more

  • Katherine Dagostino VP, Brand Partnerships West

    Katherine Dagostino serves as the VP, Brand Partnerships West of Dotdash. Katherine started at Dotdash in August of... read more

  • Jonathan Alt VP, Brand Partnerships

    Jonathan Alt serves as the VP, Brand Partnerships of Dotdash. Jonathan started at Dotdash in March of 2014. Jonathan... read more

  • Ben Cochran VP, Front-End Technology

    Ben Cochran serves as the VP, Front-End Technology of Dotdash. Ben started at Dotdash in January of 2017. Ben currently... read more

  • Joetta Gobell Vice President, Research and Insights

    Joetta Gobell serves as the Vice President, Research and Insights of Dotdash.

  • Eric Handelsman VP & General Manager - The Spruce

    Eric Handelsman serves as the VP & General Manager - The Spruce of Dotdash.

Dotdash Salaries

How much does Dotdash pay?

How much do people at Dotdash get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Dotdash is $105,313, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,902, or $55 per hour.

At Dotdash, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $165,194 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,764 annually. Average Dotdash salaries by department include: Marketing at $133,077, HR at $102,479, Finance at $73,243, and Engineering at $117,967. Half of Dotdash salaries are above $114,902.

29 employees at Dotdash rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 88 ratings) while 27 employees at Dotdash rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).

Last updated today.

1st Percentile
$66k
$66k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$89k
$89k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$112k
$112k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$178k
$178k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$205k
$205k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$323k
$323k100th Percentile
$105,313*
Average Compensation
$114,902*
Median Compensation

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

Dotdash Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Dotdash

Diverse employees at Dotdash score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Dotdash in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Dotdash across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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Diverse Employees N/A/100

Dotdash PTO

Dotdash's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Dotdash's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Dotdash applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Dotdash has a total of 100 employees

2
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 2)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Dotdash Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Dotdash on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Engineering
100%

Candidates By Location

Valley Stream
50%
Boston
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Dotdash

What is Dotdash address?

Dotdash location is at 1500 Broadway, 6th floor

Who is the CEO of Dotdash?

Dotdash CEO is Neil Vogel, their score by employees is 64

What is Dotdash eNPS?

The eNPS for Dotdash is -13

What is the salary for UI/UX Designer in Dotdash?

UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 95k

What are the salaries in the Admin in Dotdash?

The average salaries for Admin in Dotdash is 54k

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