Joining Legacy.com - Employee Onboarding | Comparably
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Legacy.com is the place where the world pauses to embrace the power of a life well-lived. We believe that a single life story can provide extraordinary inspiration, even after that person has died. So we champion every life, knowing it can connect us in unexpected, powerful ways. Today, Legacy.com is the global leader in online obituaries, a top-50 website in the United States, and a destination for over 40 million unique visitors each month around the world. Founded in 1998, Legacy.com is honored to serve users by partnering with more than 1,500 newspapers and 3,500 funeral homes across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Europe. These partnerships provide easy ways for consumers to express condolences, share direct support for families, and celebrate the people who have touched their lives. Legacy.com's partners benefit from our unparalleled scale, which enables continuous innovation of our industry-leading obituary products and accompan read more
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Joining Legacy.com - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?
AnswerPercent
Very Prepared0%
Prepared0%
Somewhat Prepared0%
Unprepared0%
Very Unprepared0%
How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?
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Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Legacy.com are rated a D. At Legacy.com most employees said they received feedback never or every week. 100% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Legacy.com.

AnswerPercent
Every week40%
Once a month0%
Once a quarter0%
Once a year0%
Never60%
How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?
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Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 67% of employees at Legacy.com said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Legacy.com employees earn $100,694. Legacy.com ranks in the Bottom 25% for compensation in Chicago. Learn More about Salaries at Legacy.com.

Average Salaries at Legacy.com by Department
$112k*
Engineering
$120k*
Product
$83k*
Design
$211k*
Marketing
$84k*
Operations
$55k*
Admin
$117k*
Business Dev
$64k*
Finance
$44k*
Customer Support
$80k*
HR
$100k*
IT
$297k*
Legal
$182k*
Sales

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

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Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Legacy.com, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Legacy.com the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Legacy.com, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

AnswerPercent
Company Mission0%
Comp & Benefits75%
Co-Workers25%
Comfort & Familiarity0%
Career Advancement Opportunities0%
What's the main reason you stay at your current company?
AnswerPercent
>1 hour0%
1 hour50%
45 minutes0%
30 minutes0%
I eat at my desk50%
How long do you take for lunch breaks?
AnswerPercent
Multiple times a week20%
Once a week0%
Once a month20%
Once a quarter20%
Never40%
How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?
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Professional Development

Legacy.com ranks in the Bottom 20% of companies for professional development in Chicago. Learn More about Professional Development at Legacy.com.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?
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