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Earlens is a medical device company specialized in manufacturing hearing aids. The world’s first and only nonsurgical direct drive technology. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
13
TOTAL
RATINGS
159

Earlens Company Culture

Earlens Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.8/5
Earlens' Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Earlens CEO

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
William Facteau Earlens' CEO
William Facteau
83 /100

Diversity at Earlens

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Diverse employees at Earlens have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Earlens

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-

Women at Earlens have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

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

Recommend to a Friend?

46

Earlens employees are 46% more likely to recommend Earlens as a great place to work

64%Promoters
18%Passives
18%Detractors

Working at Earlens

Working at Earlens is rated average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Earlens employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Professional Development categories, putting Earlens’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Earlens was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Earlens

B

Overall Company Culture at Earlens is rated B

Last updated months ago

Top
35%

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

Earlens Employee Reviews

Out of 16 Earlens employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Earlens improve their work culture.

94%
6%
Positive Reviews94%
Constructive Feedback6%

Positive Reviews From Earlens Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    The whole leadership team is extremely supportive and approachable.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    401k, medical, dental, and vision
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    We all truly work together. If one of us needs help everyone extends themselves to get things done.

Constructive Feedback From Earlens Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I would feel better if my contributions are recognized in the form of competitive compensation. If Earlens wants to retain high performers, salary must be comparable to similar positions in other industries.

Earlens Company Information

Earlens Company Overview

Earlens is a medical device company specialized in manufacturing hearing aids. The world’s first and only nonsurgical direct drive technology.

Earlens was founded in 2005 and its current CEO is William Facteau. Since its inception 21 years ago, Earlens has grown to 156 employees.

Earlens Mission, Vision & Values

Earlens Mission Statement

“Our Mission is to change the world of hearing by providing game changing products and customer service that exceed the expectations of our Audiology, ENT, and Consumer Customers.”

Earlens Values

  • Energizes and Develops our people
  • Lead and Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Outstanding Results
  • Foster Trust and Embodies Integrity
Headquarter4045 Campbell Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
United States of America
Websiteearlens.com/
Founding Date2005
Tel6503669000
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.earlens.com/careers/
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Earlens Competitors

Earlens competitors include Zimmer Biomet, Sonic Innovations, and Inogen. Earlens ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Earlens compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Earlens' Logo
    Earlens
    3.8/5
  2. #2
    Zimmer Biomet's Logo
    Zimmer Biomet
    3.9/5
  3. #3
    Sonic Innovations' Logo
    Sonic Innovations
    3.7/5
  4. #4
    Inogen's Logo
    Inogen
    3.2/5
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  • 5 de Mayo Celebration!
  • 5 de Mayo celebration with Arteaga's Cetering,
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Earlens Employees

Earlens has 156 employees. 13 employees at Earlens have reviewed Earlens 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 13 Earlens employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Earlens are pleased with their total compensation at Earlens, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Earlens are pleased with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Earlens are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Earlens believe the environment at Earlens is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Earlens is comfortably fast. About 63% of the employees at Earlens work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

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

Joining Earlens - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.

Earlens KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Earlens employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Earlens' KPIs and OKRs.

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Earlens CEO & Leadership

William Facteau Earlens' CEO
83 /100

Earlens CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Earlens’s CEO William Facteau started in this role in 2013. William’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, William Facteau has won the Best CEOs in 2021. In addition, William has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2021 specifically for Diversity, making Earlens’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Earlens’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees. Compared to Earlens’s competitors, William Facteau ranks right above Zimmer Biomet CEO Ivan Tornos. Under Facteau’s leadership, Earlens employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Professional Development. Diversity and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Earlens could stand to see real improvement.

Earlens Leadership

The Earlens Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO William Facteau, President & CEO Bill Facteau, and Chief Operating Officer J. Connon Samuel

  • William Facteau  CEO / President

    William Facteau CEO / President

    Bill Facteau is a medical device executive with 30 years of experience in the industry. He currently serves on the... read more

  • Bill Facteau President & CEO

    Bill Facteau is a medical device executive with 30 years of experience in the industry. He currently is the President &... read more

  • J. Connon Samuel Chief Operating Officer

    Connon joined the executive team at Earlens 3 years ago. As COO, Connon leads the teams that manage manufacturing,... read more

  • Drew Dundas Chief Technology Officer

    Drew joined Earlens in 2016 . As CTO, Drew coordinates strategic development efforts across the research, Audiology,... read more

  • Danika Harrison Chief Marketing Officer

    Danika Harrison joined Earlens as Chief Marketing Officer in April 2021. As CMO, Danika develops and oversees the... read more

Earlens Salaries

How much does Earlens pay?

How much do people at Earlens get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Earlens is $123,231, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $143,778, or $69 per hour.

At Earlens, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $193,214 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,569 annually. Average Earlens salaries by department include: IT at $103,865, Finance at $86,278, Design at $102,862, and Product at $133,344. Half of Earlens salaries are above $143,778.

8 employees at Earlens rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at Earlens rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$83k
$83k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$114k
$114k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$144k
$144k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$210k
$210k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$249k
$249k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$358k
$358k100th Percentile
$123,231*
Average Compensation
$143,778*
Median Compensation

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

Earlens Salaries by Department

Explore Earlens Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Earlens

Diverse employees at Earlens score the company 74/100 across various culture categories, placing Earlens in the Bottom 35% 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 Earlens across various culture dimensions.

At Earlens, we recognize and appreciate the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, technical assistance, and research to clients and partners.

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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Earlens Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

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

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy

Earlens PTO

Earlens' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.

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Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals100%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
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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?

Earlens Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Earlens applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 89% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Earlens unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Earlens has a total of 156 employees

9
Total Applied
  • 89% Granted (8 out of 9)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 9)
  • 11% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 9)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 9)

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

Let Earlens Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Earlens on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Customer Support
33%
Design
33%
All Industries
33%

Candidates By Location

Palo Alto
33%
San Francisco
33%
Oakland
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Earlens

What is Earlens address?

Earlens location is at 4045 Campbell Ave

Who is the CEO of Earlens?

Earlens CEO is William Facteau, their score by employees is 83

What is Earlens eNPS?

The eNPS for Earlens is 46

What is the salary for Project Manager in Earlens?

Project Manager average salary in the US is 108k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in Earlens?

The average salaries for Engineering in Earlens is 137k

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