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Layer Company Culture
Layer Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Layer's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Outlook
BHappiness
C+Retention
C+Compensation
CWork Culture
C-Layer CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ron Palmeri
43 /100
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Diversity at Layer
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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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-34
Layer employees are -34% more likely to recommend Layer as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Layer
Working at Layer is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Layer employees rate Outlook highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Layer’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Layer was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Layer
D+
Overall Company Culture at Layer is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
Layer ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLayer Employee Reviews
Out of 4 Layer employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Layer improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From Layer Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?they support each other
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?mission driven - committed to doing great work and building an awesome company
- What makes you most happy at work?team work and winning.
Constructive Feedback From Layer Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Been interviewing, my salary currently does not match the market.
Layer Company Information
Layer Company Overview
Layer is the open communications layer for the Internet. We make it easy for developers to add rich messaging, voice and video to any app.
Layer Mission, Vision & Values
Layer Mission & Values
Layer powers the conversation economy. We’re engineers, designers and experts in all stages of the customer journey. We’re endlessly passionate about messaging and conversational experiences that see customers for who they are and give them what they want.
| Headquarter | 650 Townsend San Francisco, CA 94103 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | layer.com |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
Layer Competitors
Layer competitors include Twilio Inc., PubNub, and Plivo. Layer ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Layer 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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Layer Employees
8 employees at Layer have reviewed Layer 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 Layer employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Layer are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Layer, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, the employees at Layer are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Layer - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Layer KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Layer employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Layer's KPIs and OKRs.
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Diversity & Inclusion at Layer
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Layer across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Layer PTO
Layer's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Layer Careers
Layer Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Layer applied for 1 H1B visas.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 0% Granted ( out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 100% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Layer on Comparably
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Layer
What is Layer address?
Layer location is at 650 Townsend
Who is the CEO of Layer?
Layer CEO is Ron Palmeri, their score by employees is 43
What is Layer eNPS?
The eNPS for Layer is -34
Who are Layer competitors?
Layer main competitors are Twilio Inc., PubNub, Plivo
Who is Layer leadership?
are part of Layer leadership, Ron Palmeri is the CEO
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