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Lever Company Culture
Lever Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.9/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Diversity
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+Lever CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Nate Smith
94 /100
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Diversity at Lever
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Lever have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Lever
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at Lever have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Lever 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 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
88
Lever employees are 88% more likely to recommend Lever as a great place to work
| 89% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 1% | Detractors |
Working at Lever
Working at Lever is rated highly by 170 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lever employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Lever’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Lever was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Lever
A+
Overall Company Culture at Lever is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Lever ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Lever Employee Reviews
Out of 485 Lever employee reviews, 99% were positive. The remaining 1% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lever improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 99% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 1% |
Positive Reviews From Lever Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The people were also colleagues
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The people we work with
- What are some of the best things about your team?Very team oriented - always helpful
Constructive Feedback From Lever Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?SF is just a competitive market - I think I am paid fairly, but some other tech companies have slightly better perks (mostly in dollar amount, we have the basics covered), and pay slightly more. So it is not top dollar, but it is fair
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We evaluate compensation every 6 months, but the system we use for comparison is known to be heavily flawed and inaccurate. Our compensation is OK, but it's also below what a lot of other series C companies are offering for similar positions.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I believe that Lever often "under titles" people. For instance, what we call a "support engineer" is actually a full-time software developer vs at other companies it's more of an advanced service and support role.
Lever Company Information
Lever Company Overview
The modern, collaborative recruiting platform that powers a more human approach to hiring
Lever was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Nate Smith. Since its inception 14 years ago, Lever has grown to 201 employees.
Lever Mission, Vision & Values
Lever Mission Statement
Help the world hire with conviction and unify the people, data, and decisions that align talent to meaningful work.
Lever Vision Statement
We're out to fundamentally change the way companies grow their teams.
Lever Values
- Champion XFE (cross-functional empathy)
- Don't trust comfortable
- Raise the bar
- Know why
- Choose reality
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA 94103 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | lever.co |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | (415) 458-2731 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.lever.co/careers |
| Social Sites |
Lever Competitors
Lever competitors include Greenhouse Software, Inc., ZipRecruiter, CareerArc, and Jobvite. Lever ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lever 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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Lever Employees
Lever has 201 employees. 170 employees at Lever have reviewed Lever 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 170 Lever employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Lever are extremely happy with their total compensation at Lever, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Lever are extremely happy with their team. 170 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Lever are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Lever believe the environment at Lever is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lever is comfortably fast. About 76% of the employees at Lever work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Lever are extremely 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
Lever employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Lever report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
99% of Lever employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Lever employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
98% of Lever employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Lever employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
100% of Lever employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Lever - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Lever is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lever employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 88% 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.
Lever KPIs and OKRs
At Lever 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Lever's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 48 Lever employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 46 have said yes.
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Lever CEO & Leadership
94 /100
Lever CEO Awards and Recognitions
Lever’s CEO Nate Smith started in this role in 2020. Nate’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Nate Smith has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2022. In addition, Nate has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making Lever’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Lever’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Customer Support department, employees in the Engineering department, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, Hispanic or Latino employees, employees in the Marketing department, and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Lever’s competitors, Nate Smith ranks right above ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel. Under Smith’s leadership, Lever employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Gender and Work Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Lever could stand to see real improvement.
Lever Leadership
The Lever Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Nate Smith, EVP, Global Customer Experience and Solutions Todd Martin, and Founder and CEO Nate Smith
Nate Smith CEO / President
Nate Smith serves as the CEO / President of Lever.
Todd Martin EVP, Global Customer Experience and Solutions
Todd Martin serves as the EVP, Global Customer Experience and Solutions of Lever. Todd started at Lever in Feb of 2016.... read more
Nate Smith Founder and CEO
Nate Smith serves as the Founder and CEO of Lever. Nate currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Annie Lin VP, People
Annie Lin serves as the VP, People of Lever.
Jessica Green SVP, Customer Success
Jessica Green serves as the SVP, Customer Success of Lever.
Lever Salaries
How much does Lever pay?
How much do people at Lever get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lever is $130,007, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $150,065, or $72 per hour.
At Lever, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $296,358 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,281 annually. Average Lever salaries by department include: Product at $146,926, Design at $108,661, Operations at $116,240, and Business Development at $131,157. Half of Lever salaries are above $150,065.
155 employees at Lever rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 558 ratings) while 155 employees at Lever rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 197 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $78k | $78k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $113k | $113k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $149k | $149k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $214k | $214k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $283k | $283k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $373k | $373k | 100th Percentile |
$130,007*
Average Compensation
$150,065*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Lever Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Lever
Diverse employees at Lever score the company 89/100 across various culture categories, placing Lever in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lever across various culture dimensions.
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Lever Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Lever PTO
Lever's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Lever's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Lever Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Lever applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Lever has a total of 201 employees
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
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Lever on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Support | 33% | |
IT | 17% | |
Engineering | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
Dallas | 17% | |
Hartford | 17% | |
Greensboro | 17% | |
San Francisco | 17% | |
Other | 17% |
Lever Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Lever's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Lever? Employees are extremely happy at Lever and rate their office perks as fantastic. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Lever employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 80% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Lever?
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Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 HR Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Lever
Who is the CEO of Lever?
Lever CEO is Nate Smith, their score by employees is 94
What is Lever eNPS?
The eNPS for Lever is 88
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Lever?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 149k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Lever?
The average salaries for Legal in Lever is 296k
How many employees work in Lever?
Lever has 201 employees
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