At First Data, we're a client-focused global company, providing the best technology solutions that help millions of merchants and financial institutions grow their business. As we help our clients grow, we also help communities and economies grow by enabling easier, faster and more secure commerce. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 80

TOTAL RATINGS: 887

CEO: Frank Bisignano

Joining First Data Corporation - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining First Data Corporation is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. First Data Corporation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	50%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	50%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at First Data Corporation are rated a C-. At First Data Corporation most employees said they received feedback once a year or every week. 75% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at First Data Corporation.

Answer	Percent
Every week	10%
Once a month	10%
Once a quarter	10%
Once a year	60%
Never	10%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 100% of men and 33% of women at First Data Corporation said they negotiated their salaries. On average, First Data Corporation employees earn $105,415. First Data Corporation ranks in the Bottom 15% for compensation in Atlanta. Learn More about Salaries at First Data Corporation.

Average Salaries at First Data Corporation by Department

$124k*

Engineering

$162k*

Product

$94k*

Design

$100k*

Marketing

$79k*

Operations

$45k*

Admin

$116k*

Business Dev

$94k*

Finance

$170k*

Communications

$54k*

Customer Support

$119k*

$73k*

$211k*

Legal

$88k*

Sales

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

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined First Data Corporation, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At First Data Corporation the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at First Data Corporation, many employees say it’s because of the co-workers.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	37%
Co-Workers	50%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	13%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	11%
1 hour	34%
45 minutes	11%
30 minutes	11%
I eat at my desk	33%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	10%
Once a quarter	40%
Never	50%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

First Data Corporation ranks in the Bottom 10% of companies for professional development in Atlanta. 25% of employees feel as though First Data Corporation is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 27% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at First Data Corporation.

Answer	Percent
Yes	27%
No	73%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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