HKS Architects Inc. Culture | Comparably
HKS, Inc. is an international architecture firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas (USA). It was founded in 1939 by Harwood K. Smith. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
37
TOTAL
RATINGS
316

HKS Architects Inc. Company Culture

HKS Architects Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.3/5
HKS Architects Inc. Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

HKS Architects Inc. CEO

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Dan Noble HKS Architects Inc. CEO
Dan Noble
70 /100

Diversity at HKS Architects Inc.

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A+

Diverse employees at HKS Architects Inc. have rated Retention, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at HKS Architects Inc.

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C+

Women at HKS Architects Inc. have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

HKS Architects Inc. 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

-4

HKS Architects Inc. employees are -4% more likely to recommend HKS Architects Inc. as a great place to work

33%Promoters
30%Passives
37%Detractors

Working at HKS Architects Inc.

Working at HKS Architects Inc. is rated below average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. HKS Architects Inc. employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting HKS Architects Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at HKS Architects Inc. was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at HKS Architects Inc.

C

Overall Company Culture at HKS Architects Inc. is rated C

Last updated a month ago

Bottom
45%

HKS Architects Inc. ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

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HKS Architects Inc. Employee Reviews

Out of 9 HKS Architects Inc. employee reviews, 100% were positive.

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Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From HKS Architects Inc. Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    It was fair, transparent, and also gave me the opportunity to ask questions from my perspective to ensure HKS was rhe best fit.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The potential for growth, feeling valued, and seeing teams reach milestones and view their hard work payoff.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Seekng teams work together and the end results.

HKS Architects Inc. Company Information

HKS Architects Inc. Company Overview

HKS, Inc. is an international architecture firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas (USA). It was founded in 1939 by Harwood K. Smith.

HKS Architects Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

HKS Architects Inc. Mission Statement

Our commitment to our communities allows us to effectively navigate local regulatory approval processes from platting subdivisions to zoning and permitting.

HKS Architects Inc. Values

Excellence. Demonstrate compelling design, communication, innovation and teamwork. Responsive Service. Provide to our clients, firm, teams, profession and community. Work Ethic. ... Commitment with Honesty and Integrity. ... Leadership. ... No Bureaucracy. ... Remain a Learning Organization. ... Master Change. More items...

Headquarter
Websitewww.hksinc.com/
Founding Date1939
Tel2149693387
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HKS Architects Inc. Employees

37 employees at HKS Architects Inc. have reviewed HKS Architects Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.

Overall, the 37 HKS Architects Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at HKS Architects Inc. are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at HKS Architects Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at HKS Architects Inc. are pleased with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at HKS Architects Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at HKS Architects Inc. believe the environment at HKS Architects Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at HKS Architects Inc. is comfortably fast. About 45% of the employees at HKS Architects Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at HKS Architects Inc. are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining HKS Architects Inc. - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining HKS Architects Inc. is that the company was very prepared on their first day. HKS Architects Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

HKS Architects Inc. KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of HKS Architects Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 HKS Architects Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

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Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

HKS Architects Inc. CEO & Leadership

HKS Architects Inc. CEO - Dan Noble

Dan Noble HKS Architects Inc. CEO
70 /100

Dan’s approval rate is just above average, putting Dan in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Dan Noble is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development HKS Architects Inc. offers, and ranks among the Top 20% of CEOs by employees in that category. Dan is most liked by Caucasian employees and Female employees. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. With Dan’s leadership, HKS Architects Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Team. Dan was rated slightly below average for Compensation.

HKS Architects Inc. Leadership

The HKS Architects Inc. Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Dan Noble, CFO retired John Humphries, and Chief Marketing Officer/Principal Ann Kifer

  • Dan Noble  CEO / President

    Dan Noble CEO / President

    Dan Noble serves as the CEO / President of HKS Architects Inc..

  • John Humphries CFO retired

    John Humphries serves as the CFO retired of HKS Architects Inc..

  • Ann Kifer Chief Marketing Officer/Principal

    Ann Kifer serves as the Chief Marketing Officer/Principal of HKS, Inc.. Ann started at HKS, Inc. in Jan of 2017. Ann... read more

  • Laurence Chiang Vice President / Senior Design Architect / Business Development

    Laurence Chiang serves as the Vice President / Senior Design Architect / Business Development of HKS, Inc.. Laurence... read more

  • Joseph Sprague Senior Vice President, Principal

    Joseph Sprague serves as the Senior Vice President, Principal of HKS, Inc.. Joseph started at HKS, Inc. in Sep of 1984.... read more

  • Sergio Saenz Principal and Senior Vice President - Director of Hospitality

    Sergio Saenz serves as the Principal and Senior Vice President - Director of Hospitality of HKS, Inc.. Sergio started at... read more

  • Jim Whitaker Principal and Senior Vice President

    Jim Whitaker serves as the Principal and Senior Vice President of HKS, Inc.. Jim started at HKS, Inc. in Apr of 2011.... read more

  • James Roberts Vice President, Senior Construction Specifier

    James Roberts serves as the Vice President, Senior Construction Specifier of HKS, Inc.. James started at HKS, Inc. in... read more

  • Robert Piatek Senior Vice President

    Robert Piatek serves as the Senior Vice President of HKS, Inc.. Robert started at HKS, Inc. in Aug of 1997. Robert... read more

HKS Architects Inc. Salaries

How much does HKS Architects Inc. pay?

How much do people at HKS Architects Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at HKS Architects Inc. is $111,845, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,795, or $56 per hour.

At HKS Architects Inc., the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $181,150 annually and the lowest is a Jr Designer at $45,500 annually. Average HKS Architects Inc. salaries by department include: Finance at $86,000, Admin at $56,201, Sales at $129,222, and Communications at $79,480. Half of HKS Architects Inc. salaries are above $117,795.

17 employees at HKS Architects Inc. rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 51 ratings) while 15 employees at HKS Architects Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 16 ratings).

Salaries contributed from HKS Architects Inc. employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Jr Developer, and Jr Designer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from HKS Architects Inc. employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$68k
$68k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$90k
$90k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$110k
$110k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$165k
$165k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$220k
$220k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$247k
$247k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$278k
$278k100th Percentile
$111,845*
Average Compensation
$117,795*
Median Compensation

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

HKS Architects Inc. Salaries by City

HKS Architects Inc. Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at HKS Architects Inc.

Diverse employees at HKS Architects Inc. score the company 87/100 across various culture categories, placing HKS Architects Inc. in the Top 5% 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 HKS Architects Inc. across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 60/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
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

HKS Architects Inc. Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

HKS Architects Inc. PTO

HKS Architects Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. HKS Architects Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

HKS Architects Inc. Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, HKS Architects Inc. 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 HKS Architects Inc. Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in HKS Architects Inc. on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Design
100%

Candidates By Location

Atlanta
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding HKS Architects Inc.

Who is the CEO of HKS Architects Inc.?

HKS Architects Inc. CEO is Dan Noble, their score by employees is 70

What is HKS Architects Inc. eNPS?

The eNPS for HKS Architects Inc. is -4

What is the salary for Sales Associate in HKS Architects Inc.?

Sales Associate average salary in the US is 67k

What are the salaries in the IT in HKS Architects Inc.?

The average salaries for IT in HKS Architects Inc. is 96k

What are the benefits at HKS Architects Inc.?

HKS Architects Inc. perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance

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