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Groupon is an experiences marketplace where
consumers discover fun things to do and local businesses thrive. For our customers, this means giving them an amazing selection of experiences at great values. For our merchants, this means
making it easy for them to partner with Groupon and reach millions of consumers around the world. read more
Groupon Company Culture
Groupon Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.1/5
Groupon's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
B-Manager
C+Perks & Benefits
C+Office Culture
CTeam
CGroupon CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dušan Šenkypl
60 /100
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Diversity at Groupon
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Groupon have rated Work Culture, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Groupon
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Groupon have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Groupon 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
Groupon employees are -25% more likely to recommend Groupon as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 51% | Detractors |
Working at Groupon
Working at Groupon is rated below average by 189 employees, across various culture dimensions. Groupon employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Groupon’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Groupon was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Groupon
C-
Overall Company Culture at Groupon is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
Groupon ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Groupon Employee Reviews
Out of 120 Groupon employee reviews, 61% were positive. The remaining 39% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Groupon improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 61% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 39% |
Positive Reviews From Groupon Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are nice and relaxed.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They pretend to listen to everyone
- What makes you most happy at work?being able to provide a solution, nationwide /international platform for local business owners, enabling new prospects clients via our platform, makes me happy
Constructive Feedback From Groupon Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything from transparency to favorites to learning their area of expertise. Total amateurs for the most patt
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Need to make interview tough.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Company needs to introspect whether they are providing value to the customers and merchants.
Groupon Company Information
Groupon Company Overview
Groupon is an experiences marketplace where consumers discover fun things to do and local businesses thrive. For our customers, this means giving them an amazing selection of experiences at great values. For our merchants, this means making it easy for them to partner with Groupon and reach millions of consumers around the world.
Groupon was founded in 2008 and its current CEO is Dušan Šenkypl. Since its inception 18 years ago, Groupon has grown to 4169 employees.
Groupon Mission, Vision & Values
Groupon Mission Statement
To be the destination for experiences -- Where customers discover fun things to do and local businesses thrive!
Groupon Values
- Community
- Ownership & Performance
- Inspiration
- Respect
- Integrity & Inclusion
- Customers
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Groupon
Building great communities is one of Groupon’s five core values, and the company is committed to continuing to promote initiatives that help foster economic development and growth of small businesses. Eighty-five percent of Groupon’s U.S. merchant population have 20 or fewer employees and nearly one-third are sole proprietors.
For the last 9 years, Groupon has been connecting people with local businesses. Learn how small-business owners are using the platform to grow sales, acquire customers, and ingrain themselves in their communities.
| Headquarter | 600 W. Chicago Avenue, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60654 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.groupon.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | (888) 375-5777 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GRPN |
| Jobs | www.grouponcareers.com/ |
| Social Sites |
Groupon Competitors
Groupon competitors include Snapdeal, LivingSocial, and Travelzoo. Groupon ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Groupon compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Groupon: Something Different
Chicago office
Chicago office
#GrowWithGroupon succulent sent to new team members
Groupon Employees
Groupon has 4169 employees. 189 employees at Groupon have reviewed Groupon 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 189 Groupon employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Groupon are not very pleased with their total compensation at Groupon, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Groupon are generally satisfied with their team. 189 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Groupon are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Groupon believe the environment at Groupon is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Groupon is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Groupon work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Groupon are not very 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
Groupon employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Groupon report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Groupon have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
74% of Groupon employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Groupon employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
79% of Groupon employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Groupon employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of Groupon employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Groupon - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Groupon is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Groupon employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 63% 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.
Groupon KPIs and OKRs
At Groupon 43% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Groupon's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 25 Groupon employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 12 have said yes.
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Groupon CEO & Leadership
Groupon CEO - Dušan Šenkypl
60 /100
Groupon’s CEO Dušan Šenkypl started in this role in 2023. Dušan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dušan in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Dušan Šenkypl’s employees rank Groupon in the Top 40% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits. Šenkypl is generally unpopular with Groupon employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the IT department, and by employees in the Customer Support department and employees in the Operations department. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Groupon’s competitors, Dušan Šenkypl ranks below Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl.
Groupon Leadership
The Groupon Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Dušan Šenkypl, Chief People Officer Claudine Kourkoumelis, and Chief Revenue Officer Simon Goodall
Dušan Šenkypl CEO / President
Dušan Šenkypl has joined Groupon as Interim CEO from Pale Fire Capital, Groupon’s largest shareholder that holds nearly... read more
Claudine Kourkoumelis Chief People Officer
Claudine Kourkoumelis has served as our Chief People Officer since May 2020. Prior to this role, she served as Groupon’s... read more
Simon Goodall Chief Revenue Officer
Simon Goodall has served as our Chief Revenue Officer since January 2021 and is responsible for driving overall global... read more
Judi Brenstein Vice President, Global Support Groups & Vendor Management
Judi has a wealth of practical knowledge and hands-on experience gained from more than 30 years of working for and with... read more
Jennifer Beugelmans Chief Communications Officer
Jennifer Beugelmans serves as our Chief Communications Officer. In this role, she is responsible for Groupon’s investor... read more
Jill Balis Chief Marketing Officer
Jill Balis joined Groupon in January 2021 and serves as Chief Marketing Officer. Jill oversees the company’s global... read more
Dane Drobny Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Dane Drobny has served as our Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since July 2014.... read more
Brian Fields Chief Commercial Officer
Brian Fields has served as our Chief Commercial Officer since January 2021. Brian oversees Groupon’s North America... read more
Barbara Weisz Senior Vice President, International Sales & Global Operations
Barbara Weisz has served as Groupon’s Senior Vice President and Head of Global Operations since December 2018. Barbara... read more
Groupon Salaries
How much does Groupon pay?
How much do people at Groupon get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Groupon is $91,095, or $43 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $90,567, or $43 per hour.
At Groupon, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $261,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,000 annually. Average Groupon salaries by department include: Marketing at $110,711, Product at $95,755, HR at $101,741, and Operations at $73,416. Half of Groupon salaries are above $90,567.
114 employees at Groupon rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 359 ratings) while 102 employees at Groupon rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 120 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Groupon employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, Senior Developer, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 54 salary records from Groupon employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $71k | $71k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $90k | $90k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $152k | $152k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $217k | $217k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
$91,095*
Average Compensation
$90,567*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Groupon Salaries by City
Groupon Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Groupon
Diverse employees at Groupon score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Groupon in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Groupon across various culture dimensions.
We’re committed to cultivating an empathetic global community where commerce, innovation and brand loyalty thrive through inclusion and diversity.,,The character of a world-class city comprises many ethnicities, places of origin, interests and worldviews. As Groupon operates in cities all over the world, we recognize the importance of building a strong internal and external culture that promotes opportunity for engagement and support across cultural lines.,,We believe that inclusion and diversity must be infused in every aspect of our business. For us, that means creating a culture for potential and current employees, small businesses, and customers around the world where everyone can feel like they belong, find authentic connections, and take part in experiences that connect to their own identity.,,
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Groupon Perks & Benefits
Being a parent or caregiver is no walk in the park, so we try to make it easier with parental leave for moms and dads, transition-back-to-work programs, adoption assistance programs, and more. We'll help you live our values with perks like Groupon “Bucks” and in-app discounts, paid time off to volunteer, digital detox days, Classpass partnership, and a casual dress code.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Unique Office Space
Groupon PTO
Groupon's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 55% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Groupon's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 29% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Groupon's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Groupon Careers
Groupon Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Groupon applied for 230 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 83% were approved, 16% certified-withdrawn, and 2% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Groupon unveil that 4 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 36 were withdrawn by Groupon after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Groupon has a total of 4169 employees
230
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 83% Granted (190 out of 230)
- 0% Denied ( out of 230)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (4 out of 230)
- 16% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (36 out of 230)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Groupon on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 11% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
Product | 8% | |
IT | 7% | |
Other | 37% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 6% | |
New York City | 3% | |
Los Angeles | 2% | |
Austin | 2% | |
Other | 56% |
Groupon Internship Program
What makes Groupon such a special place to intern at? Some say the real-world experience, others say the fun-filled team events, but everyone agrees it’s because of the opportunity you have to make an impact. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what our interns have to say about their Groupon summer!
How difficult is it to get an internship at Groupon?
Engineering
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult50%
Not Difficult50%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 4 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Groupon
What is Groupon address?
Groupon location is at 600 W. Chicago Avenue, Suite 400
Who is the CEO of Groupon?
Groupon CEO is Dušan Šenkypl, their score by employees is 60
What is Groupon eNPS?
The eNPS for Groupon is -25
What is Groupon revenue?
Groupon revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Groupon?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 44k
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