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Houzz Company Culture
Houzz Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Houzz's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
AOffice Culture
ATeam
AEnvironment
A-Professional Development
A-Houzz CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Adi Tatarko
74 /100
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Diversity at Houzz
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Houzz have rated Meetings, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Houzz
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Women at Houzz have rated Professional Development, Team, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Houzz 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?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
11
Houzz employees are 11% more likely to recommend Houzz as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at Houzz
Working at Houzz is rated highly by 85 employees, across various culture dimensions. Houzz employees are most satisfied about Meetings, Office Culture, and Team categories, putting Houzz’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Houzz was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Houzz
B+
Overall Company Culture at Houzz is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
Houzz ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Houzz Employee Reviews
Out of 128 Houzz employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Houzz improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From Houzz Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Culture is different and less stressful
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Work life balance is great, no stress.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Our team always takes care each other, knowledge, understand, wisdom work and share for each other
Constructive Feedback From Houzz Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Undervalued based on current market and outdated equity standards
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Less politics within a team. Transparency in communication
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Clearer vision and transparent communication. Embrace differences in each unique person.
Houzz Company Information
Houzz Company Overview
Houzz is the world's leading online platform for home remodeling, architecture, interior design, decorating, landscaping & home improvement.
Houzz Mission, Vision & Values
Houzz Mission & Values
Houzz Overview. Mission: Our mission is to deliver the best technology, user experience and products for home remodeling and design.
| Headquarter | Palo Alto, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.houzz.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Company Status | Private |
Houzz Competitors
Houzz competitors include Thumbtack, Dot & Bo, Wayfair, and Brit + Co. Houzz ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Houzz compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Houzz employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Houzz report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
89% of Houzz employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Houzz employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
76% of Houzz employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Houzz Employees
85 employees at Houzz have reviewed Houzz 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 85 Houzz employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Houzz are not very pleased with their total compensation at Houzz, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Houzz are pleased with their team. 85 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Houzz are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Houzz believe the environment at Houzz is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Houzz is comfortably fast. About 77% of the employees at Houzz work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Houzz are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Houzz - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Houzz is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Houzz 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.
Houzz KPIs and OKRs
At Houzz 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Houzz's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Houzz employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Houzz CEO & Leadership
Houzz CEO - Adi Tatarko
74 /100
Adi’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Houzz’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Communications department, employees in the HR department, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Houzz’s competitors, Adi Tatarko ranks right above Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah. Under Tatarko’s leadership, Houzz employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Office Culture. Compensation and Executive Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Houzz could stand to see real improvement.
Houzz Leadership
The Houzz Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Adi Tatarko, VP Finance Sam Veazey, and VP Engineering Jerry Krikheli
Adi Tatarko CEO / President
Adi Tatarko serves as the CEO / President of Houzz.
Sam Veazey VP Finance
Sam Veazey serves as the VP Finance of Houzz. Sam started at Houzz in Oct of 2012. Sam currently resides in the San... read more
Jerry Krikheli VP Engineering
Jerry Krikheli serves as the VP Engineering of Houzz. Jerry started at Houzz in Jul of 2016. Jerry currently resides in... read more
Sanjay Raman Vice President Of Product Management
Sanjay Raman serves as the Vice President Of Product Management of Houzz. Sanjay started at Houzz in May of 2014. Sanjay... read more
Gabriela Hebert Vice President of Branding & Communications
Gabriela Hebert serves as the Vice President of Branding & Communications of Houzz. Gabriela currently resides in the... read more
Lisa Rambo Vice President of Marketplace Operations
Lisa Rambo serves as the Vice President of Marketplace Operations of Houzz. Lisa currently resides in the Orange County,... read more
Joey Nalevka Vice President Sales, Industry Solutions
Joey Nalevka serves as the Vice President Sales, Industry Solutions of Houzz. Joey currently resides in the Orange... read more
Sunil Manhapra Vice President, Consumer Products, Growth and Marketing
Sunil Manhapra serves as the Vice President, Consumer Products, Growth and Marketing of Houzz. Sunil currently resides... read more
Liza Hausman Vice President, Industry Marketing
Liza Hausman serves as the Vice President, Industry Marketing of Houzz. Liza currently resides in the San Francisco Bay... read more
Houzz Salaries
How much does Houzz pay?
How much do people at Houzz get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Houzz is $142,498, or $68 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,315, or $69 per hour.
At Houzz, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $239,687 annually and the lowest is an Account Manager at $37,870 annually. Average Houzz salaries by department include: Marketing at $117,193, HR at $129,914, Sales at $164,156, and Finance at $104,649. Half of Houzz salaries are above $144,315.
42 employees at Houzz rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 137 ratings) while 41 employees at Houzz rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 44 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Houzz employees include job titles like Senior Developer, DevOps, Marketing Manager, and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 8 salary records from Houzz employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $109k | $109k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $144k | $144k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
$142,498*
Average Compensation
$144,315*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Houzz Salaries by City
Houzz Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Houzz
Diverse employees at Houzz score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Houzz in the Top 20% 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 Houzz across various culture dimensions.
Having a diverse team is proven to boost morale, lead to better connection with wider client groups and allow for a more creative output. Here’s what some of the UK’s leading companies had to say about how they promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.,
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Houzz Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Houzz PTO
Houzz's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Houzz's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Houzz Careers
Houzz Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Houzz applied for 56 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Houzz unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
56
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (55 out of 56)
- 0% Denied ( out of 56)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 56)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 56)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Houzz Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Houzz on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 25% | |
Product | 14% | |
Operations | 8% | |
Sales | 8% | |
Other | 19% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 39% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 22% | |
New York City | 6% | |
Akron | 6% | |
Lake Oswego | 3% | |
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Houzz
Who is the CEO of Houzz?
Houzz CEO is Adi Tatarko, their score by employees is 74
What is Houzz eNPS?
The eNPS for Houzz is 11
What is the salary for Principal Engineer in Houzz?
Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 174k
What are the salaries in the Design in Houzz?
The average salaries for Design in Houzz is 120k
Who are Houzz competitors?
Houzz main competitors are Thumbtack, Dot & Bo, Wayfair, Brit + Co
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