Goodreads.com Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
8
TOTAL
RATINGS
136

Goodreads.com Company Culture

Goodreads.com Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.4/5
Goodreads.com's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Goodreads.com CEO

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Otis Chandler Goodreads.com's CEO
Otis Chandler
65 /100

Diversity at Goodreads.com

Women at Goodreads.com

Goodreads.com 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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

17

Goodreads.com employees are 17% more likely to recommend Goodreads.com as a great place to work

50%Promoters
17%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at Goodreads.com

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

C+

Overall Company Culture at Goodreads.com is rated C+

Last updated months ago

Top
50%

Goodreads.com ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Goodreads.com Employee Reviews

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Goodreads.com Company Information

Goodreads.com Company Overview

Goodreads is a website that allows users to find, share, recommend and review the books they love.

Goodreads.com Mission, Vision & Values

Goodreads.com Mission & Values

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.

Headquarter1444 9th St, Suite B
Santa Monica, CA
United States of America
Websitewww.goodreads.com
Founding Date2007
Company StatusPrivate

Goodreads.com Competitors

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.

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    VITAL SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Logo
    VITAL SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    3.8/5
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    Goodreads.com
    3.4/5
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    Brainly
    3.3/5
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Goodreads.com Employees

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.

Joining Goodreads.com - Employee Onboarding

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.

Goodreads.com KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Goodreads.com CEO & Leadership

Goodreads.com CEO - Otis Chandler

Otis Chandler Goodreads.com's CEO
65 /100

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.

Goodreads.com Leadership

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 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

Goodreads.com Salaries

How much does Goodreads.com pay?

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: HR at $86,190, Engineering at $115,331, Operations at $82,187, and Marketing at $134,711. 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).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$53k
$53k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$85k
$85k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$105k
$105k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$177k
$177k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$233k
$233k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$316k
$316k100th Percentile
$102,154*
Average Compensation
$108,013*
Median Compensation

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

Goodreads.com Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Goodreads.com

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Goodreads.com 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

Goodreads.com PTO

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time50%
Vacation Policy50%
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+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Goodreads.com applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

4
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 4)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Goodreads.com Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Goodreads.com on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Marketing
40%
All Industries
30%
Business Development
10%
Customer Support
10%
Admin
10%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
30%
Seattle
20%
Akron
10%
Elkhart
10%
Los Angeles
10%
Other
20%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Goodreads.com

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 Business Analyst in Goodreads.com?

Business Analyst average salary in the US is 77k

What are the salaries in the Sales in Goodreads.com?

The average salaries for Sales in Goodreads.com is 218k

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