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King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, with people all around the world playing one or more of our games, including franchises such as Candy Crush, Farm Heroes, Pet Rescue and Bubble Witch. We have 249 million monthly active users as of fourth quarter 2019 across web, social and mobile platforms. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq ATVI) in February 2016 and operates as an independent unit of the company. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
16
TOTAL
RATINGS
226

King Company Culture

King Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.8/5
King's Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

King CEO

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies
Tjodolf Sommestad King's CEO
Tjodolf Sommestad
69 /100

Diversity at King

Women at King

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
C

Women at King have rated Outlook, Retention, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

King 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

Recommend to a Friend?

14

King employees are 14% more likely to recommend King as a great place to work

47%Promoters
20%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at King

Working at King is rated average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. King employees are most satisfied about Outlook, Environment, and Retention categories, putting King’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Little Rock, AR. See below in detail how working at King was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at King

B

Overall Company Culture at King is rated B

Last updated months ago

Top
35%

King ranks in the Top 35% 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

Results from 16 Employees

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Design
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Design67

King Employee Reviews

Out of 12 King employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping King improve their work culture.

82%
18%
Positive Reviews82%
Constructive Feedback18%

Positive Reviews From King Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are very open and honest, constantly gather feedback and make informed decisions from this. The structure is flat and fair with no-one considering themselves above another.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    We are very diverse but are very similar at the same time. Everyone is very inclusive and considerate of each other.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    They are constantly looking to improve and evolve how they do things and take employees along for the ride.

Constructive Feedback From King Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    More money better hours vacations
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Speaking to their employees about thibgs that are happening.

King Company Information

King Company Overview

King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, with people all around the world playing one or more of our games, including franchises such as Candy Crush, Farm Heroes, Pet Rescue and Bubble Witch. We have 249 million monthly active users as of fourth quarter 2019 across web, social and mobile platforms. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq ATVI) in February 2016 and operates as an independent unit of the company.

King was founded in 2003 and its current CEO is Tjodolf Sommestad. Since its inception 23 years ago, King has grown to 2000 employees.

King Mission, Vision & Values

King Mission Statement

Making great games is incredibly challenging but we’ve proven it can be done and we see a world of possibilities ahead. We’re challenging ourselves to dream bigger in a seriously playful way. We’re experimenting, learning, and adapting continuously to shape the industry in ways yet to be imagined. We’re passionate about bringing moments of magic to our players and we’re not afraid to have fun along the way. Above all, we play as a team, helping each other have impact on a massive scale.

King Values

  • Fun & Friendly - We create an inclusive environment where everyone can belong. We build trust, we're supportive and demanding in everything we do.
  • Care & Craft - We put our heart and soul into everything we do - and we do it for our players. It takes all Kingsters, contributing in different ways.
  • Humble & Open - We treat each other as equals. We seek and give feedback, we listen, we learn, and we're honest with ourselves and others.
  • Fast & Fluid - We are responsive and embrace change. We take smart risks, always ready to dust ourselves off, learn fast, and try again.
  • Creative Champions - We are curious about our players and we drive innovation in big and small ways to delight them everyday.
  • Passion & Performance - Our passion guides us to set ambitious goals for ourselves and each other.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at King

Carbon offsetting
We want a playful and sustainable world so we participate in CO2 offsetting each year to make us carbon neutral across our office footprint, business travel, and game’s servers energy consumption.

HeadquarterEngland, AR W1F 8FY
United Kingdom
Websitecompany.king.com/
Founding Date2003
Company StatusPublic
StockATVI
Jobscareers.king.com/
Social Sites
  • Have Impact on a Massive Scale
  • Learn Every Day
  • Craft Brilliant Games of Mass Appeal
  • Together, we're King
  • Thrive in a seriously playful culture
  • Culture Video

King Employees

King has 2000 employees. 16 employees at King have reviewed King 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 16 King 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 King are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at King, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at King are pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at King are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at King believe the environment at King is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at King is comfortably fast. About 78% of the employees at King work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at King are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining King - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining King is that the company was prepared on their first day. King 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.

King KPIs and OKRs

At King 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of King's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 King employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

King CEO & Leadership

King CEO - Tjodolf Sommestad

Tjodolf Sommestad King's CEO
69 /100

King’s CEO Tjodolf Sommestad started in this role in 2022. Tjodolf’s approval rate is just above average, putting Tjodolf in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Little Rock, AR. Tjodolf Sommestad is well regarded by employees for the Outlook King offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Tjodolf is most liked by Male employees and Caucasian employees. However, Female employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to King’s competitors, Tjodolf Sommestad ranks just above Jam’s CEO Steve Bartels. With Tjodolf’s leadership, King employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and Environment. Tjodolf was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.

King Leadership

The King Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Tjodolf Sommestad, Chief Business Officer Evelyn Rothblum, and Head of Portfolio Games David Nelson

  • Tjodolf Sommestad  CEO / President

    Tjodolf Sommestad CEO / President

    Tjodolf has served as President of King since February 2022. As president, he oversees all worldwide functions and... read more

  • Evelyn Rothblum Chief Business Officer

    Evelyn Rothblum serves as the Chief Business Officer of King.

  • David Nelson Head of Portfolio Games

    David Nelson serves as the Head of Portfolio Games of King.

  • Steve Collins Chief Technology Officer

    Steve Collins serves as the Chief Technology Officer of King.

  • Sebastian Knutsson Chief Creative Officer

    Sebastian Knutsson serves as the Chief Creative Officer of King.

  • Tjodolf Sommestad Chief Development Officer

    Tjodolf Sommestad serves as the Chief Development Officer of King.

Diversity & Inclusion at King

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at King across various culture dimensions.

Making games is fun. Especially when you do it with people who share the same idea of what makes a good workplace, great. We design games for everyone, no matter where they are or who they are, and we employ all sorts of people from all kinds of backgrounds to bring them to life. Truth is, we simply can’t expect diversity in our players and originality in our games without first nurturing it in our people. ,,We embrace and celebrate what makes us different rather than what makes us the same. We believe a great saga needs all sorts of heroes.,,We’re proud of our achievements so far. In 2019 we reached our target of 40% of new hires being female, and we’re determined to achieve fully gender balanced hiring by the end of 2020. And there’s lots more to do, that’s why our Inclusive Leaders programme and our Kicking Glass programme for women and non-binary Kingsters are blazing a trail in our industry, toward an industry as diverse as the players it serves.,,Employee Networks ,Our Employee Networks help us to stay connected as individuals and as a company. Sometimes it’s sharing ideas and experiences other times it’s sharing a meal. They host everything from movie nights, lunch and learns, open forums, industry meet ups, to workshops.,,Kaleidoscope,We want the Kingdom to reflect the ethnic, cultural, and national diversity of our Kingsters, our players, job markets, and communities around the world.,,Kaleidoscope is our employee network that focuses on this. They host diverse celebrations, shine a light on important cultural events and help to shape inclusion across the company.,,Royal Unicorns,King is a place where you can bring your whole self to work. The Royal Unicorns champion LGBT+ inclusion and pride across all locations. They organize events, represent King at Pride, and play an important part in helping us raise our awareness.,,Women @ King,We’re out to crush bias and Women@King are leading the way. We believe in equal opportunities and helping our Kingsters excel through career support, networking events, mentoring and recognition.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 77/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

King 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Unique Office Space

King PTO

King's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. King's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

King Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, King applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at King unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

King has a total of 2000 employees

10
Total Applied
  • 80% Granted (8 out of 10)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 10)
  • 20% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 10)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 10)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let King Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in King on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
39%
Customer Support
26%
Engineering
9%
Sales
9%
Operations
4%
Other
13%

Candidates By Location

New York City
9%
Indianapolis
9%
Little Rock
9%
Dayton
4%
Annapolis
4%
Other
65%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding King

Who is the CEO of King?

King CEO is Tjodolf Sommestad, their score by employees is 69

What is King eNPS?

The eNPS for King is 14

How many employees work in King?

King has 2000 employees

Who are King competitors?

King main competitors are We Are OH Studios, Gameloft, Glu Mobile, Jam

What are the benefits at King?

King perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Gym Membership / Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, Company Social Outings, Legal Assistance & Unique Office Space

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