Kobo Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
9
TOTAL
RATINGS
64

Kobo Company Culture

Kobo Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.4/5
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
77 /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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies

Recommend to a Friend?

13

Kobo employees are 13% more likely to recommend Kobo as a great place to work

42%Promoters
29%Passives
29%Detractors

Working at Kobo

Working at Kobo is rated average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kobo employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Leadership categories, putting Kobo’s culture in the Top 50% 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

Top
50%

Kobo ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Kobo Employee Reviews

Out of 13 Kobo employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kobo improve their work culture.

92%
8%
Positive Reviews92%
Constructive Feedback8%

Positive Reviews From Kobo Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The workplace is friendly and collaborative.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    The team is collaborative and supportive.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    It includes a strong benefits package

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 1st 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
    Kobo's Logo
    Kobo
    3.4/5
  2. #2
    Noble's Logo
    Noble
    3.1/5

Kobo Employees

9 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 9 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, employees at Kobo are pleased with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Kobo are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Kobo believe the environment at Kobo is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kobo is moderate. About 67% of the employees at Kobo work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

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.

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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: Product at $139,387, Sales at $210,656, Engineering at $123,431, and Marketing at $158,781. Half of Kobo salaries are above $118,172.

4 employees at Kobo rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Kobo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies (based on 3 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

Explore Kobo Salaries

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?
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$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 77

What is Kobo eNPS?

The eNPS for Kobo is 13

What is the salary for Marketing Manager in Kobo?

Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 85k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in Kobo?

The average salaries for Marketing in Kobo is 159k

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