First Wind is a wind energy company focused on the development, ownership and operation of wind farms. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 3

TOTAL RATINGS: 102

CEO: Jim Douglas

First Wind Company Culture

First Wind Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.6/5

First Wind's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Executive Team

C+

eNPS

C+

Office Culture

Professional Development

C-

Retention

C-

First Wind CEO

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Jim Douglas

43 /100

Diversity at First Wind

N/A

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Women at First Wind

N/A

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First Wind 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?

First Wind employees are 0% more likely to recommend First Wind as a great place to work

33%	Promoters
34%	Passives
33%	Detractors

Working at First Wind

Working at First Wind is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. First Wind employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting First Wind’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at First Wind was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at First Wind

Overall Company Culture at First Wind is rated D

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Bottom

20%

First Wind ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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First Wind Company Information

First Wind Company Overview

First Wind is a wind energy company focused on the development, ownership and operation of wind farms.

Headquarter	179 Lincoln Street, Suite 500 Boston, MA United States of America
Website	www.firstwind.com
Founding Date	2002
Tel	617-960-2888
Company Status	Private

First Wind Employees

3 employees at First Wind have reviewed First Wind 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 3 First Wind employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Joining First Wind - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston 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.

First Wind Employee Onboarding

First Wind KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of First Wind's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 First Wind employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

First Wind KPIs & OKRs

First Wind CEO & Leadership

First Wind CEO - Jim Douglas

43 /100

Jim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jim 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 Boston. Jim Douglas’s employees rank First Wind in the Top 50% for Executive Team, in the Bottom 40% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 35% for Professional Development.

First Wind Leadership

The First Wind Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Jim Douglas, VP Safety and Compliance Claude Cote, and VP Transmission Mike Jacobs

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First Wind Salaries

How much does First Wind pay?

How much do people at First Wind get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at First Wind is $98,438, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $94,624, or $45 per hour.

At First Wind, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $282,258 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,035 annually. Average First Wind salaries by department include: Customer Support at $61,695, IT at $97,945, Legal at $282,258, and Operations at $76,370. Half of First Wind salaries are above $94,624.

2 employees at First Wind rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings) while 2 employees at First Wind rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

First Wind Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $60k	$60k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $78k	$78k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $93k	$93k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $178k	$178k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $278k	$278k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $307k	$307k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $371k	$371k	100th Percentile

$98,438^*

Average Compensation

$94,624^*

Median Compensation

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

First Wind Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at First Wind

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at First Wind 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

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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First Wind Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance

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First Wind PTO

First Wind's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. First Wind's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	50%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	50%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

First Wind PTO Policy

First Wind Careers

First Wind Jobs

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Overview of Candidates Interested in First Wind on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	100%

Candidates By Location

	Boston	100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding First Wind

What is First Wind address?

First Wind location is at 179 Lincoln Street, Suite 500

Who is the CEO of First Wind?

First Wind CEO is Jim Douglas, their score by employees is 43

What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in First Wind?

Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 120k

What are the salaries in the Product in First Wind?

The average salaries for Product in First Wind is 139k

What are the benefits at First Wind?

First Wind perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance

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