Kobo Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
8
TOTAL
RATINGS
51

Kobo Company Culture

Kobo Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.9/5
Kobo's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Kobo CEO

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
Michael Tamblyn Kobo's CEO
Michael Tamblyn
76 /100

Diversity at Kobo

Women at Kobo

Kobo 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

Recommend to a Friend?

17

Kobo employees are 17% more likely to recommend Kobo as a great place to work

50%Promoters
17%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at Kobo

Working at Kobo is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kobo employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Kobo’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Kobo was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Kobo

C-

Overall Company Culture at Kobo is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
30%

Kobo ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Kobo Employee Reviews

Out of 9 Kobo employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kobo improve their work culture.

88%
12%
Positive Reviews88%
Constructive Feedback12%

Positive Reviews From Kobo Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    I think the work place balance at Kobo is really good so being able to work and have no pressure to work outside my office hours is important.
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    I heard back the same day that I got the job. I didn't have to wait at all which was great.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Kobo makes an effort to make everyone feel comfortable in the workplace. D&I is a priority here.

Kobo Company Information

Kobo Company Overview

Kobo offers an open platform for e-reading.

Kobo Mission, Vision & Values

Kobo Mission Statement

Our mission is to bring the power of reading to your world - because we're booklovers, just like you

Kobo Vision Statement

We believe reading makes the world a better place

Kobo Values

  • Customer oriented
  • Valuing our employees
  • Competitive
Headquarter135 Liberty Street West, Suite 101, Ontario
Toronto, KS
Canada
Websitewww.kobo.com
Founding Date2009
Company StatusPrivate

Kobo Competitors

Kobo competitors include Noble. Kobo ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kobo compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Noble's Logo
    Noble
    3.1/5
  2. #2
    Kobo's Logo
    Kobo
    2.9/5

Kobo Employees

8 employees at Kobo have reviewed Kobo 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 8 Kobo employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Kobo are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Kobo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, the employees at Kobo are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Kobo - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.

Kobo KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Kobo employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Kobo's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Kobo Salaries

How much does Kobo pay?

How much do people at Kobo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kobo is $114,698, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,172, or $56 per hour.

At Kobo, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $269,632 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,657 annually. Average Kobo salaries by department include: Customer Support at $58,490, Admin at $54,554, HR at $91,697, and Sales at $210,656. Half of Kobo salaries are above $118,172.

3 employees at Kobo rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 7 ratings) while 2 employees at Kobo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 2 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$69k
$69k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$94k
$94k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$117k
$117k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$192k
$192k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$263k
$263k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$339k
$339k100th Percentile
$114,698*
Average Compensation
$118,172*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Kobo Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Kobo

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

Ranked Culture the Highest

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

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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

Kobo Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Kobo PTO

Kobo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

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

Kobo Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kobo

What is Kobo address?

Kobo location is at 135 Liberty Street West, Suite 101, Ontario

Who is the CEO of Kobo?

Kobo CEO is Michael Tamblyn, their score by employees is 76

What is Kobo eNPS?

The eNPS for Kobo is 17

What is the salary for HR Manager in Kobo?

HR Manager average salary in the US is 94k

What are the salaries in the Design in Kobo?

The average salaries for Design in Kobo is 91k

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