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Kingston Company Culture
Kingston Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Kingston's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
A-CEO Rating
BEnvironment
BLeadership
BeNPS
BKingston CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Tu
72 /100
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Diversity at Kingston
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Kingston have rated Team, Work Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Kingston
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Kingston have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Kingston 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 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
20
Kingston employees are 20% more likely to recommend Kingston as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at Kingston
Working at Kingston is rated average by 36 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kingston employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, CEO Rating, and Environment categories, putting Kingston’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Kingston was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kingston
B-
Overall Company Culture at Kingston is rated B-
Last updated months ago
Top
40%
Kingston ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Kingston Employee Reviews
Out of 16 Kingston employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Kingston Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?When after almost after 1.5 hours of difficult interview I was successful and asked for 2nd interview which was easier than first one
- What makes you most happy at work?Friendly atmosphere, safe place to work in, very generous and friendly employer who thinks about employee first
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Lots of different cultures and nationalities which is great
Kingston Company Information
Kingston Company Overview
Kingston is a technology company that designs and manufactures memory and flash products for servers, desktops, notebooks, and more.
Kingston Mission, Vision & Values
Kingston Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life for present and future generations by providing progressive, professional services and leadership that reflects the needs of all those who work, live, visit, or play in the City of Kingston.
Kingston Vision Statement
We are a progressive, innovative corporation with satisfied citizens and employees. Our fiscal health enables us to update our infrastructure and grow our business community. We support a high quality of life for all of our citizens and they value the services we provide.
Kingston Values
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Integrity
- Pride
| Headquarter | 17600 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA 92708 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kingston.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1987 |
| Tel | (714) 435-2600 |
Kingston Competitors
Kingston competitors include Micron Technology, SanDisk, Corsair Components, Inc, and Seagate Technology. Kingston ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kingston 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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Kingston Employees
36 employees at Kingston have reviewed Kingston 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 36 Kingston 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 Kingston are not very pleased with their total compensation at Kingston, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kingston are generally satisfied with their team. 36 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Kingston are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kingston believe the environment at Kingston is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kingston is extremely fast. About 62% of the employees at Kingston work 8 hours or less, while 15% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kingston 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
Kingston employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Kingston report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
85% of Kingston employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Kingston employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
Kingston employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of Kingston employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Kingston - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Kingston is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Kingston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Kingston KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Kingston's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Kingston employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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Kingston CEO & Leadership
Kingston CEO - John Tu
72 /100
John’s approval rate is just above average, putting John in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. John Tu is well regarded by employees for the Executive Team Kingston offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. John is most liked by Female employees and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, Male employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Kingston’s competitors, John Tu ranks just below SanDisk’s CEO Sanjay Metrohtra. With John’s leadership, Kingston employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and Environment. John was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Kingston Leadership
The Kingston Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO John Tu, VP, Global Operations John Ho, and Vice President, US Sales Alisha Munger
John Tu CEO / President
John Tu serves as the CEO / President of Kingston.
Alisha Munger Vice President, US Sales
Alisha Munger serves as the Vice President, US Sales of Kingston.
Trish Faris Executive Director
Trish Faris serves as the Executive Director of Kingston.
Darwin C Vice President, NAND Flash Business
Darwin C serves as the Vice President, NAND Flash Business of Kingston.
Mike chen vp operation
Mike chen serves as the vp operation of Kingston.
Scott Chen VP
Scott Chen serves as the VP of Kingston.
Yo Chen Vice President, DRAM Business Unit
Yo Chen serves as the Vice President, DRAM Business Unit of Kingston.
Larry Gonzales Vice President - Administration
Larry Gonzales serves as the Vice President - Administration of Kingston.
Kingston Salaries
How much does Kingston pay?
How much do people at Kingston get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kingston is $107,025, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,295, or $53 per hour.
At Kingston, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $209,659 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $48,630 annually. Average Kingston salaries by department include: Legal at $135,166, Sales at $139,280, Customer Support at $61,297, and Marketing at $87,431. Half of Kingston salaries are above $110,295.
18 employees at Kingston rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 61 ratings) while 18 employees at Kingston rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Kingston employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Senior Marketing Manager, SEM Manager, and Office Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Kingston employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $232k | $232k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
$107,025*
Average Compensation
$110,295*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kingston Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kingston
Diverse employees at Kingston score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing Kingston in the Top 50% 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 Kingston across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Kingston Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Kingston PTO
Kingston's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Kingston's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Kingston's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Kingston Careers
Kingston Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Kingston applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Kingston Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Kingston on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 22% | |
Customer Support | 22% | |
Engineering | 11% | |
IT | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Fremont | 11% | |
Brooklyn | 11% | |
San Francisco | 11% | |
Compton | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kingston
What is Kingston address?
Kingston location is at 17600 Newhope Street
Who is the CEO of Kingston?
Kingston CEO is John Tu, their score by employees is 72
What is Kingston eNPS?
The eNPS for Kingston is 20
What is the salary for Email Marketer in Kingston?
Email Marketer average salary in the US is 87k
What are the salaries in the IT in Kingston?
The average salaries for IT in Kingston is 103k
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