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General Assembly Company Culture
General Assembly Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
General Assembly's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
B+Perks & Benefits
B+Team
BWork Culture
BEnvironment
BGeneral Assembly CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jake Schwartz
68 /100
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Diversity at General Assembly
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at General Assembly have rated Meetings, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at General Assembly
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at General Assembly have rated Team, Work Culture, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
General Assembly 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-3
General Assembly employees are -3% more likely to recommend General Assembly as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at General Assembly
Working at General Assembly is rated average by 65 employees, across various culture dimensions. General Assembly employees are most satisfied about Manager, Perks And Benefits, and Team categories, putting General Assembly’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at General Assembly was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at General Assembly
B
Overall Company Culture at General Assembly is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
35%
General Assembly ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
General Assembly Employee Reviews
Out of 43 General Assembly employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping General Assembly improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 85% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 15% |
Positive Reviews From General Assembly Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?I feel incredibly valued. Also, my colleagues, my students, and the flexibility I have working for this organization are excellent.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We are incredibly supportive of one another. We have several active ERGs, and we are remote. Our personal lives are priority.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We have lots of meetings to connect and check-in, and there are always some action items or key takeaways.
Constructive Feedback From General Assembly Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Paid below market rate, bonsuses may as well not exist, an unwillingness to promote in certain areas due to the expense. A lack of any thoughtful process lots of talk about being invested in DEI with no focus from leadership.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Yes I do feel that way. Lots of politics
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Choose not to comment on this
General Assembly Company Information
General Assembly Company Overview
They are creating a global community of individuals empowered to pursue work they love, by offering full-time immersive programs.
General Assembly was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Jake Schwartz. Since its inception 15 years ago, General Assembly has grown to 365 employees.
General Assembly Mission, Vision & Values
General Assembly Mission & Values
To empower people to pursue work that they love.
General Assembly Vision Statement
GA was was founded on a global vision of the world that represents how people today work and live — and it’s clear that the future of tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship will only reach its full potential through a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
| Headquarter | 902 Broadway, 4th Floor New York City, NY 10010 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | generalassemb.ly |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Tel | (917) 722-0237 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | generalassemb.ly/careers |
General Assembly Competitors
General Assembly competitors include Code Fellows, Udacity, DevMountain, and Skillshare. General Assembly ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how General Assembly compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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General Assembly Employees
General Assembly has 365 employees. 65 employees at General Assembly have reviewed General Assembly 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 65 General Assembly employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at General Assembly are generally satisfied with their total compensation at General Assembly, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at General Assembly are pleased with their team. 65 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at General Assembly are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at General Assembly believe the environment at General Assembly is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at General Assembly is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at General Assembly work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at General Assembly are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
General Assembly employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at General Assembly report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at General Assembly have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
94% of General Assembly employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
General Assembly employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of General Assembly employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
General Assembly employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
77% of General Assembly employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining General Assembly - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining General Assembly is that the company was unprepared on their first day. General Assembly employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
General Assembly KPIs and OKRs
At General Assembly 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of General Assembly's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 11 General Assembly employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.
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General Assembly Salaries
How much does General Assembly pay?
How much do people at General Assembly get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at General Assembly is $118,480, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,863, or $60 per hour.
At General Assembly, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $244,093 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $52,126 annually. Average General Assembly salaries by department include: Operations at $97,698, Product at $139,945, Customer Support at $69,525, and Legal at $244,093. Half of General Assembly salaries are above $124,863.
46 employees at General Assembly rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 143 ratings) while 40 employees at General Assembly rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $193k | $193k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $261k | $261k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 100th Percentile |
$118,480*
Average Compensation
$124,863*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
General Assembly Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at General Assembly
Diverse employees at General Assembly score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing General Assembly in the Top 40% 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 General Assembly across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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General Assembly Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
General Assembly PTO
General Assembly's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is General Assembly's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 38% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. General Assembly's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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General Assembly Careers
General Assembly Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, General Assembly applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
General Assembly has a total of 365 employees
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in General Assembly on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 37% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 12% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
Engineering | 10% | |
Design | 7% | |
Other | 23% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 41% | |
|---|---|---|
Seattle | 10% | |
San Francisco | 7% | |
Los Angeles | 5% | |
Chicago | 1% | |
Other | 37% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding General Assembly
What is General Assembly address?
General Assembly location is at 902 Broadway, 4th Floor
Who is the CEO of General Assembly?
General Assembly CEO is Jake Schwartz, their score by employees is 68
What is General Assembly eNPS?
The eNPS for General Assembly is -3
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in General Assembly?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 154k
What are the salaries in the IT in General Assembly?
The average salaries for IT in General Assembly is 108k
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