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GuideSpark Company Culture
GuideSpark Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
GuideSpark's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
D+Environment
DGender
DOutlook
DManager
D-GuideSpark CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Keith Kitani
41 /100
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Diversity at GuideSpark
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Diverse employees at GuideSpark have rated Team, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at GuideSpark
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at GuideSpark have rated Team, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
GuideSpark 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 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-71
GuideSpark employees are -71% more likely to recommend GuideSpark as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at GuideSpark
Working at GuideSpark is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. GuideSpark employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting GuideSpark’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at GuideSpark was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GuideSpark
F
Overall Company Culture at GuideSpark is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
GuideSpark ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGuideSpark Employee Reviews
Out of 11 GuideSpark employee reviews, 9% were positive. The remaining 91% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GuideSpark improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 9% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 91% |
Positive Reviews From GuideSpark Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Genuine people, that always have your back and are fun to talk or hang out with.
Constructive Feedback From GuideSpark Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Being leaders? Take a leadership class. Truly be transparent. Stop with the fakeness that we're a "Start-Up".
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?This is only slightly better than working at In-N-Out and worse food (that you get to pay for). They don't recognize actual top performers
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Improve your skills in your field of study. I know this is a first job for a lot of people, but you're going to need to leave to get better.
GuideSpark Company Information
GuideSpark Company Overview
GuideSpark helps HR organizations deliver HR communications and training solutions that meet employees' needs.
GuideSpark was founded in 2008 and its current CEO is Keith Kitani. Since its inception 18 years ago, GuideSpark has grown to 284 employees.
GuideSpark Mission, Vision & Values
GuideSpark Mission & Values
LEVERAGE YOUR DATA. GROW YOUR BUSINESS.
| Headquarter | 1350 Willow Road, Suite #201 Menlo Park, CA 94025 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.guidespark.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | 800-519-0755 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
GuideSpark Competitors
GuideSpark competitors include Businessolver and Fond. GuideSpark ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GuideSpark 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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GuideSpark Employees
GuideSpark has 284 employees. 9 employees at GuideSpark have reviewed GuideSpark 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 9 GuideSpark employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GuideSpark are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at GuideSpark, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GuideSpark are not very pleased with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at GuideSpark are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GuideSpark believe the environment at GuideSpark is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GuideSpark is extremely fast. About 29% of the employees at GuideSpark work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at GuideSpark are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining GuideSpark - 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.
GuideSpark KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no GuideSpark employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand GuideSpark's KPIs and OKRs.
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GuideSpark CEO & Leadership
GuideSpark CEO - Keith Kitani
41 /100
Keith’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Keith in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Keith Kitani’s employees rank GuideSpark in the Bottom 25% for Team, in the Bottom 20% for Environment, and in the Bottom 15% for Outlook. Kitani is generally unpopular with GuideSpark employees, but ranks especially low with Hispanic or Latino employees, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and Female employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to GuideSpark’s competitors, Keith Kitani ranks below both Businessolver CEO Jon Shanahan and Fond CEO Taro Fukuyama.
GuideSpark Leadership
The GuideSpark Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Keith Kitani, Senior Vice President, Sales, Customer Success & Business Development David Eddy, and Vice President, Content Marketing and Communications Parker Trewin
Keith Kitani CEO / President
Keith Kitani serves as the CEO / President of GuideSpark.
David Eddy Senior Vice President, Sales, Customer Success & Business Development
David Eddy serves as the Senior Vice President, Sales, Customer Success & Business Development of GuideSpark.
Parker Trewin Vice President, Content Marketing and Communications
Parker Trewin serves as the Vice President, Content Marketing and Communications of GuideSpark.
Elizabeth Daggert VP Engineering
Elizabeth Daggert serves as the VP Engineering of GuideSpark.
Jon Parisi VP, Sales
Jon Parisi serves as the VP, Sales of GuideSpark.
Joseph Larocque Co-Founder & Vice President, Solutions
Joseph Larocque serves as the Co-Founder & Vice President, Solutions of GuideSpark. Joseph started at GuideSpark in... read more
Monty Hossain VP, Partner Ecosystem
Monty Hossain serves as the VP, Partner Ecosystem of GuideSpark. Monty started at GuideSpark in August of 2018. Monty... read more
Colleen Blake VP, Solutions
Colleen Blake serves as the VP, Solutions of GuideSpark. Colleen started at GuideSpark in August of 2018. Colleen is... read more
Nigel Pegg VP Product
Nigel Pegg serves as the VP Product of GuideSpark. Nigel started at GuideSpark in October of 2017. Nigel is currently... read more
GuideSpark Salaries
How much does GuideSpark pay?
How much do people at GuideSpark get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GuideSpark is $131,370, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $154,444, or $74 per hour.
At GuideSpark, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $307,201 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,660 annually. Average GuideSpark salaries by department include: Operations at $117,662, Business Development at $134,231, Design at $107,058, and Admin at $45,494. Half of GuideSpark salaries are above $154,444.
9 employees at GuideSpark rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings) while 9 employees at GuideSpark rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $153k | $153k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $222k | $222k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $293k | $293k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $369k | $369k | 100th Percentile |
$131,370*
Average Compensation
$154,444*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
GuideSpark Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at GuideSpark
Diverse employees at GuideSpark score the company 38/100 across various culture categories, placing GuideSpark in the Bottom 5% 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 GuideSpark across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
GuideSpark Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
GuideSpark PTO
GuideSpark's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. GuideSpark's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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GuideSpark Careers
GuideSpark Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, GuideSpark applied for 2 H1B visas.
Work Permit Application Outcome
GuideSpark has a total of 284 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 0% Granted ( out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 100% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let GuideSpark Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in GuideSpark on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Support | 17% | |
Design | 17% | |
Operations | 17% | |
Engineering | 17% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Chicago | 17% | |
Seattle | 17% | |
San Francisco | 17% | |
Other | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding GuideSpark
What is GuideSpark address?
GuideSpark location is at 1350 Willow Road, Suite #201
Who is the CEO of GuideSpark?
GuideSpark CEO is Keith Kitani, their score by employees is 41
What is GuideSpark eNPS?
The eNPS for GuideSpark is -71
What is the salary for Director of Product in GuideSpark?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 178k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in GuideSpark?
The average salaries for Marketing in GuideSpark is 201k
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