Glu Mobile Company Culture
Glu Mobile Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Glu Mobile's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
A-Meetings
BWork Culture
BEnvironment
B-Perks & Benefits
B-Glu Mobile CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Nick Earl
65 /100
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Diversity at Glu Mobile
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Glu Mobile have rated Team, Meetings, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Glu Mobile
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Glu Mobile have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Glu Mobile 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?
-12
Glu Mobile employees are -12% more likely to recommend Glu Mobile as a great place to work
| 19% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 50% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Glu Mobile
Working at Glu Mobile is rated average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Glu Mobile employees are most satisfied about Team, Meetings, and Work Culture categories, putting Glu Mobile’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Glu Mobile was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Glu Mobile
C+
Overall Company Culture at Glu Mobile is rated C+
Last updated months ago
Top
50%
Glu Mobile ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Glu Mobile Employee Reviews
Out of 8 Glu Mobile employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Glu Mobile improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From Glu Mobile Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?ESPP is very favorable terms
- What are some of the best things about your team?relaxed culture and work ethnic
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?leadership and response to criticisms
Constructive Feedback From Glu Mobile Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better year to year increases. A clearer path to advancement.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Salary is well below the median for this industry. Equity is also low and will soon be moving from RSUs to stock options (which I consider to be less desirable).
Glu Mobile Company Information
Glu Mobile Company Overview
Glumobile .
Glu Mobile Mission, Vision & Values
Glu Mobile Mission Statement
Glu’s culture is rooted in taking smart risks and fostering creativity to deliver world-class interactive experiences for our players.
Glu Mobile Values
- Learn & Share
- Win Together
- Move Fast
- Trust Each Other
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.glu.com |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GLUU |
Glu Mobile Competitors
Glu Mobile competitors include Zynga, Niantic, Gameloft, and King. Glu Mobile ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Glu Mobile 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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Glu Mobile Employees
22 employees at Glu Mobile have reviewed Glu Mobile 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 22 Glu Mobile employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Glu Mobile are not very pleased with their total compensation at Glu Mobile, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Glu Mobile are pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Glu Mobile are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Glu Mobile believe the environment at Glu Mobile is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Glu Mobile is comfortably fast. About 92% of the employees at Glu Mobile work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Glu Mobile are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Glu Mobile - 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.
Glu Mobile KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Glu Mobile employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Glu Mobile's KPIs and OKRs.
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Glu Mobile CEO & Leadership
Glu Mobile CEO - Nick Earl
65 /100
Nick’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Nick in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Nick Earl’s employees rank Glu Mobile in the Top 15% for Team, in the Top 25% for Meetings, and in the Top 35% for Work Culture. Earl is generally unpopular with Glu Mobile employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Design department, and by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Glu Mobile’s competitors, Nick Earl ranks below both King CEO Tjodolf Sommestad and Niantic CEO John Hanke.
Glu Mobile Leadership
The Glu Mobile Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Nick Earl, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Eric Ludwig, and Executive Chairman Niccolo de Masi
Eric Ludwig Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Eric R. Ludwig has been an Executive Vice President of Glu Mobile, Inc since October 2011 and Chief Financial... read more
Niccolo de Masi Executive Chairman
Mr. Niccolo M. de Masi has been Executive Chairman of Glu Mobile, Inc. since December 2014. Mr. de Masi served as Chief... read more
Tim Wilson Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Tim Wilson has been Chief Technology Officer of Glu Mobile, Inc. since joining on October 13, 2015. Mr. Wilson... read more
Scott J. Leichtner Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Mr. Scott J. Leichtner has been a Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Glu Mobile, Inc. since September... read more
Christopher Akhavan Chief Revenue Officer
Mr. Christopher Akhavan, also known as Chris, has been Chief Revenue Officer of Glu Mobile, Inc. since May 2016. Mr.... read more
Mike Olsen Senior Vice President of Studios
Mr. Mike Olsen has been Senior Vice President of Studios at Glu Mobile Inc. since January 26, 2017. Mr. Olsen is a... read more
Mark Ryswyk Senior Vice President
Mark Ryswyk serves as the Senior Vice President of Glu Mobile. Mark started at Glu Mobile in July of 2016. Mark is... read more
Chris Akhavan Chief Revenue Officer
Chris Akhavan serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Glu Mobile. Chris started at Glu Mobile in April of 2013. Chris is... read more
Glu Mobile Salaries
How much does Glu Mobile pay?
How much do people at Glu Mobile get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Glu Mobile is $129,969, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $136,118, or $65 per hour.
At Glu Mobile, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $245,637 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,213 annually. Average Glu Mobile salaries by department include: Finance at $108,091, Design at $95,954, Operations at $119,268, and Admin at $61,111. Half of Glu Mobile salaries are above $136,118.
14 employees at Glu Mobile rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 45 ratings) while 13 employees at Glu Mobile rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $135k | $135k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $297k | $297k | 100th Percentile |
$129,969*
Average Compensation
$136,118*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Glu Mobile Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Glu Mobile
Diverse employees at Glu Mobile score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Glu Mobile in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Glu Mobile across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Glu Mobile Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Glu Mobile PTO
Glu Mobile's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Glu Mobile's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.
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Glu Mobile Careers
Glu Mobile Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Glu Mobile applied for 18 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
18
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (12 out of 18)
- 0% Denied ( out of 18)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 18)
- 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (6 out of 18)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Glu Mobile Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Glu Mobile on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 23% | |
Engineering | 14% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
Legal | 9% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 55% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 9% | |
Redwood City | 5% | |
Glendale | 5% | |
Oakland | 5% | |
Other | 23% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Glu Mobile
Who is the CEO of Glu Mobile?
Glu Mobile CEO is Nick Earl, their score by employees is 65
What is Glu Mobile eNPS?
The eNPS for Glu Mobile is -12
What is Glu Mobile revenue?
Glu Mobile revenue is $287M
What is the salary for Account Manager in Glu Mobile?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 106k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Glu Mobile?
The average salaries for Sales in Glu Mobile is 153k
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