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FriendFinder pioneered and continues to innovate some of the most popular and widely-used dating and entertainment websites in the world. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
18
TOTAL
RATINGS
206

FriendFinder Networks Company Culture

FriendFinder Networks Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.5/5
FriendFinder Networks' Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

FriendFinder Networks CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jonathan Buckheit FriendFinder Networks' CEO
Jonathan Buckheit
47 /100

Diversity at FriendFinder Networks

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

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

Women at FriendFinder Networks

FriendFinder Networks 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?

-44

FriendFinder Networks employees are -44% more likely to recommend FriendFinder Networks as a great place to work

25%Promoters
6%Passives
69%Detractors

Working at FriendFinder Networks

Working at FriendFinder Networks is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. FriendFinder Networks employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting FriendFinder Networks’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at FriendFinder Networks was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at FriendFinder Networks

D

Overall Company Culture at FriendFinder Networks is rated D

Last updated months ago

Bottom
15%

FriendFinder Networks ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

FriendFinder Networks Employee Reviews

Out of 9 FriendFinder Networks employee reviews, 14% were positive. The remaining 86% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping FriendFinder Networks improve their work culture.

14%
86%
Positive Reviews14%
Constructive Feedback86%

Positive Reviews From FriendFinder Networks Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    great people and great team

Constructive Feedback From FriendFinder Networks Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Replace mgrs that have no clue
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Replace most of them asap
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    More pay and more time off

FriendFinder Networks Company Information

FriendFinder Networks Company Overview

FriendFinder pioneered and continues to innovate some of the most popular and widely-used dating and entertainment websites in the world.

FriendFinder Networks Mission, Vision & Values

FriendFinder Networks Mission & Values

Every day we’re finding new ways to help our members engage, communicate and connect with people who are looking for exciting experiences both online and offline.

Headquarter910 E Hamilton Ave, Suite 600
Campbell, CA 95008
United States of America
Websitewww.ffn.com
Founding Date1996
Tel4087455442
Company StatusPrivate

FriendFinder Networks Competitors

FriendFinder Networks competitors include Match.com, Zoosk, eharmony, and Alpha Media. FriendFinder Networks ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how FriendFinder Networks compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Match.com's Logo
    Match.com
    4.2/5
  2. #2
    Zoosk's Logo
    Zoosk
    4.1/5
  3. #3
    eharmony's Logo
    eharmony
    3.0/5
  4. #4
    FriendFinder Networks' Logo
    FriendFinder Networks
    2.5/5
  5. #5
    Alpha Media's Logo
    Alpha Media
    2.5/5

FriendFinder Networks Employees

18 employees at FriendFinder Networks have reviewed FriendFinder Networks 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 18 FriendFinder Networks 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 FriendFinder Networks are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at FriendFinder Networks, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at FriendFinder Networks are not very pleased with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at FriendFinder Networks are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at FriendFinder Networks believe the environment at FriendFinder Networks is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at FriendFinder Networks is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at FriendFinder Networks work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining FriendFinder Networks - 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.

FriendFinder Networks KPIs and OKRs

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

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

FriendFinder Networks CEO & Leadership

FriendFinder Networks CEO - Jonathan Buckheit

Jonathan Buckheit FriendFinder Networks' CEO
47 /100

Jonathan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jonathan 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 San Francisco. Jonathan Buckheit’s employees rank FriendFinder Networks in the Bottom 30% for Environment, in the Bottom 25% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 25% for Retention. When compared to FriendFinder Networks’s competitors, Jonathan Buckheit ranks below both eharmony CEO Carlos Robles, Gareth Mandel, and Stefan Schulze and Alpha Media CEO Dan Bova.

FriendFinder Networks Leadership

The FriendFinder Networks Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Jonathan Buckheit, VP of Engineering Gary Yeh, and Director of DevOps and IT Marc Rotzow

  • Jonathan Buckheit  CEO / President

    Jonathan Buckheit CEO / President

    Jonathan Buckheit serves as the CEO / President of FriendFinder Networks.

  • Gary Yeh VP of Engineering

    Gary Yeh serves as the VP of Engineering of FriendFinder Networks, Inc. (aka Various, Inc.). Gary started at... read more

  • Marc Rotzow Director of DevOps and IT

    Marc Rotzow serves as the Director of DevOps and IT of FriendFinder Networks, Inc. (aka Various, Inc.). Marc started at... read more

  • Jay Sweeney VP Finance

    Jay Sweeney serves as the VP Finance of FriendFinder Networks.

  • Bogdan Marian Chief Technology Officer

    Bogdan Marian serves as the Chief Technology Officer of FriendFinder Networks, Inc. (aka Various, Inc.). Bogdan started... read more

  • James Sullivan Member, Board of Directors

    James Sullivan serves as the Member, Board of Directors of FriendFinder Networks, Inc. (aka Various, Inc.). James... read more

  • Diana Ballou General Counsel & Vice President

    Diana Ballou serves as the General Counsel & Vice President of FriendFinder Networks, Inc. (aka Various, Inc.). Diana... read more

  • Ezra Shashoua Chief Financial Officer and Member of Board of Directors

    Ezra Shashoua serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Member of Board of Directors of FriendFinder Networks, Inc. (aka... read more

  • Balazs Sipocz Senior Director of Engineering and Product (Cam Products)

    Balazs Sipocz serves as the Senior Director of Engineering and Product (Cam Products) of FriendFinder Networks.

FriendFinder Networks Salaries

How much does FriendFinder Networks pay?

How much do people at FriendFinder Networks get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at FriendFinder Networks is $131,188, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $155,280, or $74 per hour.

At FriendFinder Networks, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $309,728 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,779 annually. Average FriendFinder Networks salaries by department include: Design at $107,328, HR at $113,418, IT at $129,350, and Customer Support at $78,926. Half of FriendFinder Networks salaries are above $155,280.

7 employees at FriendFinder Networks rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 7 employees at FriendFinder Networks rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$77k
$77k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$116k
$116k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$155k
$155k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$221k
$221k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$295k
$295k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$375k
$375k100th Percentile
$131,188*
Average Compensation
$155,280*
Median Compensation

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

FriendFinder Networks Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at FriendFinder Networks

Diverse employees at FriendFinder Networks score the company 74/100 across various culture categories, placing FriendFinder Networks in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at FriendFinder Networks 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

FriendFinder Networks Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

FriendFinder Networks PTO

FriendFinder Networks' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. FriendFinder Networks' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 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/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

FriendFinder Networks Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding FriendFinder Networks

What is FriendFinder Networks address?

FriendFinder Networks location is at 910 E Hamilton Ave, Suite 600

Who is the CEO of FriendFinder Networks?

FriendFinder Networks CEO is Jonathan Buckheit, their score by employees is 47

What is FriendFinder Networks eNPS?

The eNPS for FriendFinder Networks is -44

What is the salary for IT Manager in FriendFinder Networks?

IT Manager average salary in the US is 138k

What are the salaries in the HR in FriendFinder Networks?

The average salaries for HR in FriendFinder Networks is 113k

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