Kik Company Culture
Kik Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Kik's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BExecutive Team
B-Outlook
CLeadership
C-eNPS
C-Kik CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
Ted Livingston
75 /100
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Diversity at Kik
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKik 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 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-28
Kik employees are -28% more likely to recommend Kik as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Kik
Working at Kik is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kik employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Team and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Kik’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Kik was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kik
D
Overall Company Culture at Kik is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Kik ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKik Employee Reviews
Out of 3 Kik employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Kik Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Awesome work for everyone thanks
Kik Company Information
Kik Company Overview
Kik lets you connect with friends, groups, and the world around you through chat.
Kik Mission, Vision & Values
Kik Mission & Values
KIK operates according to a set of six core values. We measure ourselves against these values and they guide our actions and decision-making at all times. Safety and Environmental Responsibility. ... Ethics and Integrity. ... People Excellence. ... Quality and Continuous Improvement. ... Customer Satisfaction. ... Profitability.
| Headquarter | 420 Weber St. North, Unit I Waterloo, IL N2L 4E7 Canada |
|---|---|
| Website | kik.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Company Status | Private |
Kik Competitors
Kik competitors include Meta and WhatsApp Inc.. Kik ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kik 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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Kik Employees
13 employees at Kik have reviewed Kik 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 13 Kik employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kik are not very pleased with their total compensation at Kik, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kik are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Kik are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kik believe the environment at Kik is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kik is moderate. About 34% of the employees at Kik work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kik are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Kik - Employee Onboarding
Kik employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Kik KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Kik employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Kik's KPIs and OKRs.
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Kik CEO & Leadership
Kik CEO - Ted Livingston
75 /100
Ted’s approval rate is just above average, putting Ted in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Ted Livingston is well regarded by employees for the Executive Team Kik offers, and ranks among the Top 40% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to Kik’s competitors, Ted Livingston ranks just above WhatsApp Inc.’s CEO Jan Koum. With Ted’s leadership, Kik employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and Outlook. Ted was rated slightly below average for Team.
Kik Leadership
The Kik Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Ted Livingston, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Eileen Lyon, and VP of Communications, Kin and Kin Rod McLeod
Ted Livingston CEO / President
Ted Livingston serves as the CEO / President of Kik.
Eileen Lyon General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Eileen Lyon serves as the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Kik Interactive, Inc.. Eileen started at Kik... read more
Rod McLeod VP of Communications, Kin and Kin
Rod McLeod serves as the VP of Communications, Kin and Kin of Kik Interactive, Inc.. Rod currently resides in the... read more
Kik Salaries
How much does Kik pay?
How much do people at Kik get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kik is $98,398, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,322, or $54 per hour.
At Kik, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $169,579 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $31,541 annually. Average Kik salaries by department include: Sales at $211,172, HR at $91,851, Finance at $72,550, and Product at $121,319. Half of Kik salaries are above $112,322.
4 employees at Kik rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Kik rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 6 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $231k | $231k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $280k | $280k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $324k | $324k | 100th Percentile |
$98,398*
Average Compensation
$112,322*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kik Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kik
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kik across various culture dimensions.
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Kik PTO
Kik's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Kik's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Kik Careers
Kik Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Kik applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 75% Granted (3 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 25% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Kik Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Kik on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 20% | |
Marketing | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Saint Louis | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 20% | |
Union | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kik
What is Kik address?
Kik location is at 420 Weber St. North, Unit I
Who is the CEO of Kik?
Kik CEO is Ted Livingston, their score by employees is 75
What is Kik eNPS?
The eNPS for Kik is -28
What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in Kik?
Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 138k
What are the salaries in the HR in Kik?
The average salaries for HR in Kik is 92k
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