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Hobsons Company Culture
Hobsons Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Hobsons' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BDiversity
BRetention
BOutlook
BCompensation
B-Hobsons CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kate Cassino
55 /100
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Diversity at Hobsons
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Hobsons have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Hobsons
N/A
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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
Hobsons employees are -17% more likely to recommend Hobsons as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Hobsons
Working at Hobsons is rated average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hobsons employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Retention, and Outlook categories, putting Hobsons’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Cincinnati, OH. See below in detail how working at Hobsons was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hobsons
B
Overall Company Culture at Hobsons is rated B
Last updated months ago
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35%
Hobsons ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Hobsons Employee Reviews
Out of 17 Hobsons employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hobsons improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Hobsons Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Quick, easy communication, and straight forward.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?They access our Market Value.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Best Executive Team. They care for us.
Constructive Feedback From Hobsons Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Clear direction for the company and no mass layoffs.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?A lot of changes and meetings happening all the time!!!! It used to be decision centric now it's a collaboration overkill
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Team is average and certainly could be better
Hobsons Company Information
Hobsons Company Overview
Hobsons helps students discover best-fit education opportunities that connect learning to life.
Hobsons was founded in 1974 and its current CEO is Kate Cassino. Since its inception 52 years ago, Hobsons has grown to 360 employees.
Hobsons Mission, Vision & Values
Hobsons Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect learning to life by matching students to opportunity across a lifetime of education decisions.
Hobsons Vision Statement
We envision a world where education advances individuals to meet their full potential.
Hobsons Values
Our company culture and values are based on six core equities that each Hobsons employee embodies: Partner. We treat our customers like valued partners. ... Innovative. ... Expert. ... Passionate. ... Responsive. ... Visionary.
| Headquarter | 50 E-Business Way, Ste 300 Cincinnati, OH 45241 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hobsons.com |
| Founding Date | 1974 |
| Tel | 5138915444 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.hobsons.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Hobsons Competitors
Hobsons competitors include Chegg, EverTrue, InsideTrack, and Instructure. Hobsons ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hobsons compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Culture Video
Who we are.
Hobsons' leadership team
HSI celebration
Volunteer activity during our quarterly Town Hall
Volunteer events
Hobsons Employees
Hobsons has 360 employees. 14 employees at Hobsons have reviewed Hobsons 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 14 Hobsons 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 Hobsons are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Hobsons, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hobsons are generally satisfied with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Hobsons are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hobsons believe the environment at Hobsons is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hobsons is moderate. About 57% of the employees at Hobsons work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Hobsons are generally 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
Hobsons employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Hobsons report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
86% of Hobsons employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Hobsons employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
67% of Hobsons employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Hobsons - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Cincinnati, OH about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Cincinnati, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% 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.
Hobsons KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Hobsons' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Hobsons employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Hobsons CEO & Leadership
Hobsons CEO - Kate Cassino
55 /100
Kate’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kate in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Cincinnati, OH. Kate Cassino’s employees rank Hobsons in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 35% for Retention, and in the Top 35% for Outlook. Cassino is generally unpopular with Hobsons employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Caucasian employees and Male employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Hobsons’s competitors, Kate Cassino ranks below both InsideTrack CEO Pete Wheelan and Instructure CEO Steve Daly.
Hobsons Leadership
The Hobsons Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Kate Cassino, CTO Bobby Tahir, and SVP, Higher Education Student Success and General Manager Howard Bell
Kate Cassino CEO / President
Kate Cassino serves as the CEO / President of Hobsons.
Bobby Tahir CTO
Bobby Tahir serves as the CTO of Hobsons. Bobby started at Hobsons in October of 2018. Bobby currently resides in the... read more
Howard Bell SVP, Higher Education Student Success and General Manager
Howard Bell serves as the SVP, Higher Education Student Success and General Manager of Hobsons. Howard started at... read more
Jason Pletcher Chief Financial Officer
Jason Pletcher serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Hobsons. Jason started at Hobsons in April of 2017. Jason... read more
Jim Rogers Chief Marketing Officer
Jim Rogers serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Hobsons. Jim started at Hobsons in November of 2017. Jim currently... read more
Paul McConville SVP Sales & Account Management
Paul McConville serves as the SVP Sales & Account Management of Hobsons. Paul started at Hobsons in August of 2016. Paul... read more
Philip Hartman Vice President
Philip Hartman serves as the Vice President of Hobsons. Philip started at Hobsons in October of 2016. Philip currently... read more
Mishka McCowan Vice President Information Security
Mishka McCowan serves as the Vice President Information Security of Hobsons. Mishka started at Hobsons in June of 2018.... read more
Annu Singh Vice President Product Engineering
Annu Singh serves as the Vice President Product Engineering of Hobsons. Annu started at Hobsons in April of 2015. Annu... read more
Hobsons Salaries
How much does Hobsons pay?
How much do people at Hobsons get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hobsons is $112,714, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,740, or $54 per hour.
At Hobsons, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $274,449 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,676 annually. Average Hobsons salaries by department include: Product at $137,334, Legal at $274,449, HR at $93,453, and Sales at $211,667. Half of Hobsons salaries are above $113,740.
10 employees at Hobsons rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings) while 8 employees at Hobsons rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $179k | $179k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $258k | $258k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $344k | $344k | 100th Percentile |
$112,714*
Average Compensation
$113,740*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Hobsons Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Hobsons
Diverse employees at Hobsons score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Hobsons in the Top 30% 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 Hobsons across various culture dimensions.
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Hobsons Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
Hobsons PTO
Hobsons' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Hobsons' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.
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Hobsons Careers
Hobsons Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Hobsons applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Hobsons has a total of 360 employees
7
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (7 out of 7)
- 0% Denied ( out of 7)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 7)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 7)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Hobsons on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 13% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
Sales | 10% | |
Product | 7% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Cincinnati | 23% | |
|---|---|---|
Washington | 10% | |
Buffalo | 3% | |
San Antonio | 3% | |
Alpharetta | 3% | |
Other | 57% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Hobsons
What is Hobsons address?
Hobsons location is at 50 E-Business Way, Ste 300
Who is the CEO of Hobsons?
Hobsons CEO is Kate Cassino, their score by employees is 55
What is Hobsons eNPS?
The eNPS for Hobsons is -17
What is the salary for QA in Hobsons?
QA average salary in the US is 85k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Hobsons?
The average salaries for Sales in Hobsons is 212k
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