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IDEO Company Culture
IDEO Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.0/5
IDEO's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A+Meetings
A-Team
A-Environment
BCEO Rating
BIDEO CEO
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Derek Robson
72 /100
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Diversity at IDEO
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B
Diverse employees at IDEO have rated Team, Outlook, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at IDEO
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B-
Women at IDEO have rated Team, Meetings, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
IDEO 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 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
13
IDEO employees are 13% more likely to recommend IDEO as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at IDEO
Working at IDEO is rated average by 75 employees, across various culture dimensions. IDEO employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, Meetings, and Team categories, putting IDEO’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at IDEO was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at IDEO
B
Overall Company Culture at IDEO is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
30%
IDEO ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
IDEO Employee Reviews
Out of 39 IDEO employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping IDEO improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
Positive Reviews From IDEO Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?tbh they funny 10/10 but they dont listen
- What did you like most about the interview process?The process is rigorous but there is great care put into each step of evaluation. Company values: inclusivity, creativity, ability to handle oneself in ambiguous environments, empathy for others.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?USD to INR conversion, learning benefit
Constructive Feedback From IDEO Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Coworkers need to focus on efforts that drive revenue and not just compete to work on projects that are aiming to save the world. Nothing IDEO does will have that great an impact, so focus on driving high quality and high revenue work to support others in the company.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?IDEO charges McKinsey rates for work done by teams making on average $150k per year. The company carries way, way, way too many people who do nothing all day but have been there forever.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The leadership team does not have a clue - about anything. CEO is lost. Marketing is so far off course. People trying to run the business are just long time employees who have never run a business before. Everyone just sits around waiting for the phone to ring.
IDEO Company Information
IDEO Company Overview
IDEO is a global design and innovation consultancy firm providing design-based marketing solutions for the public and private sectors.
IDEO was founded in 1991 and its current CEO is Derek Robson. Since its inception 35 years ago, IDEO has grown to 700 employees.
IDEO Mission, Vision & Values
IDEO Mission Statement
Thinking like a designer can transform the way organizations develop products, services, processes, and strategy. This approach, which IDEO calls design thinking, brings together what is desirable from a human point of view with what is technologically feasible and economically viable. It also allows people who aren’t trained as designers to use creative tools to address a vast range of challenges. All of IDEO’s work is done in consideration of the capabilities of our clients and the needs of their customers. As we iterate toward a final solution, we assess and reassess our designs. Our goal is to deliver appropriate, actionable, and tangible strategies. The result: new, innovative avenues for growth that are grounded in business viability and market desirability.
IDEO Vision Statement
We are a community of designers, entrepreneurs, engineers, teachers, researchers, and more. Our shared values and beliefs influence the work that we do, and the impact we hope to achieve.
IDEO Values
- Everyone is creative.
- Creative organizations are more agile.
- Problems are best solved collaboratively
- Innovation starts with people.
- Tech moves fast, change humans slowly.
- Venturing is R&D.
| Headquarter | Palo Alto, CA 94301 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ideo.com |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
| Tel | (415) 615-5000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.ideo.com/jobs |
| Social Sites |
IDEO Competitors
IDEO competitors include Oxfam, ThoughtWorks, Accenture, and Frog Design. IDEO ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how IDEO 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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IDEO Employees
IDEO has 700 employees. 75 employees at IDEO have reviewed IDEO 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 75 IDEO 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 IDEO are not very pleased with their total compensation at IDEO, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at IDEO are pleased with their team. 75 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at IDEO are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at IDEO believe the environment at IDEO is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at IDEO is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at IDEO work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at IDEO 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
IDEO employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at IDEO report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
88% of IDEO employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
IDEO employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
81% of IDEO employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining IDEO - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining IDEO is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. IDEO employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% 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.
IDEO KPIs and OKRs
At IDEO 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of IDEO's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 IDEO employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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IDEO CEO & Leadership
IDEO CEO - Derek Robson
72 /100
IDEO’s CEO Derek Robson started in this role in 2022. Derek’s approval rate is just above average, putting Derek in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Derek Robson is well regarded by employees for the Office Culture IDEO offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Derek is most liked by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to IDEO’s competitors, Derek Robson ranks just above Frog Design’s CEO Andy Zimmerman. With Derek’s leadership, IDEO employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and Meetings. Derek was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
IDEO Leadership
The IDEO Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Derek Robson, CTO Tom Eich, and Partner, Managing Director Clark Scheffy
Derek Robson CEO / President
Derek Robson serves as the CEO / President of IDEO.
Clark Scheffy Partner, Managing Director
Clark Scheffy serves as the Partner, Managing Director of IDEO. Clark started at IDEO in Sep of 2005. Clark currently... read more
Catherine Corbin Managing Director
Catherine Corbin serves as the Managing Director of IDEO. Catherine started at IDEO in Jun of 2018. Catherine currently... read more
Rebecca Hornbuckle Managing Director
Rebecca Hornbuckle serves as the Managing Director of IDEO. Rebecca started at IDEO in Jul of 2015. Rebecca currently... read more
Iain Roberts Partner, Global Managing Director
Iain Roberts serves as the Partner, Global Managing Director of IDEO. Iain started at IDEO in January of 2015. Iain... read more
Matthew Dechant Director of Information Security
Matthew Dechant serves as the Director of Information Security of IDEO. Matthew started at IDEO in April of 2014.... read more
David Aycan Managing Director, IDEO Products
David Aycan serves as the Managing Director, IDEO Products of IDEO. David started at IDEO in April of 2015. David... read more
IDEO Salaries
How much does IDEO pay?
How much do people at IDEO get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at IDEO is $131,163, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,238, or $64 per hour.
At IDEO, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $250,142 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,400 annually. Average IDEO salaries by department include: Marketing at $115,013, Business Development at $116,872, IT at $103,283, and Design at $89,245. Half of IDEO salaries are above $134,238.
39 employees at IDEO rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 120 ratings) while 34 employees at IDEO rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $134k | $134k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $294k | $294k | 100th Percentile |
$131,163*
Average Compensation
$134,238*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
IDEO Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at IDEO
Diverse employees at IDEO score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing IDEO in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at IDEO across various culture dimensions.
At IDEO, we are continually asked to create innovative and human-centered solutions for our clients. We've discovered that the best way to deliver the highest value is by incorporating the diverse perspectives of a well-rounded team in terms of knowledge, skills, and cross-cultural understanding. An eclectic and egalitarian workforce helps IDEO realize our full potential by allowing us to better understand, relate, and respond to our clients and their customers around the world.,,IDEO is equally committed to building and maintaining a diverse group of business partners -- suppliers and vendors -- in the communities where we operate and to serve our clients around the world. IDEO's Supplier Diversity program is designed to connect IDEO to small or minority owned business and our goal is to ensure that all suppliers and vendors in our network have an equal opportunity to compete for our business.
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IDEO Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
IDEO PTO
IDEO's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is IDEO's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. IDEO's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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IDEO Careers
IDEO Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, IDEO applied for 34 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 97% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
IDEO has a total of 700 employees
34
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 97% Granted (33 out of 34)
- 0% Denied ( out of 34)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 34)
- 3% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 34)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let IDEO Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in IDEO on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 23% | |
Product | 21% | |
Design | 12% | |
HR | 4% | |
Other | 15% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 10% | |
Palo Alto | 8% | |
Seattle | 4% | |
Oakland | 4% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding IDEO
Who is the CEO of IDEO?
IDEO CEO is Derek Robson, their score by employees is 72
What is IDEO eNPS?
The eNPS for IDEO is 13
What is the salary for SysAdmin in IDEO?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 106k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in IDEO?
The average salaries for Engineering in IDEO is 154k
How many employees work in IDEO?
IDEO has 700 employees
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