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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGoodreads.com employees are 17% more likely to recommend Goodreads.com as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
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| 17% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Goodreads.com is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Goodreads.com employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team categories, putting Goodreads.com’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Goodreads.com was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Goodreads.com is rated C+
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Goodreads.com ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Goodreads is a website that allows users to find, share, recommend and review the books they love.
Goodreads' mission is to help people find and share books they love. Along the way, we plan to improve the process of reading and learning throughout the world.
| Headquarter | 1444 9th St, Suite B Santa Monica, CA United States of America |
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| Website | www.goodreads.com |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Company Status | Private |
Goodreads.com competitors include VITAL SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. and Brainly. Goodreads.com ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Goodreads.com compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

8 employees at Goodreads.com have reviewed Goodreads.com 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 8 Goodreads.com employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Goodreads.com are pleased with their total compensation at Goodreads.com, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Goodreads.com are extremely happy with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Goodreads.com are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Goodreads.com believe the environment at Goodreads.com is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Goodreads.com is moderate. About 50% of the employees at Goodreads.com work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Goodreads.com are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Goodreads.com's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Goodreads.com employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Otis’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Otis in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Otis Chandler’s employees rank Goodreads.com in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 25% for Happiness, and in the Top 30% for Team. When compared to Goodreads.com’s competitors, Otis Chandler ranks below both Brainly CEO Michal Borkowski and VITAL SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CEO Shawn Morin.
The Goodreads.com Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Otis Chandler, VP of Engineering Michael Sewell, and VP Communications Suzanne Skyvara
Otis Chandler CEO / President
Otis Chandler serves as the CEO / President of Goodreads.com.
Michael Sewell VP of Engineering
Michael Sewell serves as the VP of Engineering of Goodreads.com.
Suzanne Skyvara VP Communications
Suzanne Skyvara serves as the VP Communications of Goodreads.com. Suzanne started at Goodreads.com in Aug of 2012.... read more
Jeff Amark VP
Jeff Amark serves as the VP of Goodreads.com. Jeff started at Goodreads.com in Feb of 1985. Jeff currently resides in... read more
Brian Rosenblat VP Product
Brian Rosenblat serves as the VP Product of Goodreads.com. Brian started at Goodreads.com in Nov of 2014. Brian... read more
How much do people at Goodreads.com get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Goodreads.com is $102,154, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,013, or $51 per hour.
At Goodreads.com, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $170,182 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,251 annually. Average Goodreads.com salaries by department include: Marketing at $134,711, Sales at $217,722, Product at $118,074, and Finance at $78,765. Half of Goodreads.com salaries are above $108,013.
4 employees at Goodreads.com rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 4 employees at Goodreads.com rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $53k | $53k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $85k | $85k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $105k | $105k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $177k | $177k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $233k | $233k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $316k | $316k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Goodreads.com across various culture dimensions.
Goodreads.com's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Goodreads.com's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Goodreads.com's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Goodreads.com applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Marketing | 40% | |
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All Industries | 30% | |
Business Development | 10% | |
Customer Support | 10% | |
Admin | 10% |
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San Francisco | 30% | |
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Seattle | 20% | |
Akron | 10% | |
Elkhart | 10% | |
Los Angeles | 10% | |
Other | 20% |
What is Goodreads.com address?
Goodreads.com location is at 1444 9th St, Suite B
Who is the CEO of Goodreads.com?
Goodreads.com CEO is Otis Chandler, their score by employees is 65
What is Goodreads.com eNPS?
The eNPS for Goodreads.com is 17
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Goodreads.com?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 66k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Goodreads.com?
The average salaries for Business Development in Goodreads.com is 104k