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Lifetouch Company Culture
Lifetouch Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Lifetouch's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
COffice Culture
CDiversity
C-Gender
C-Team
C-Lifetouch CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Meek
46 /100
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Diversity at Lifetouch
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Lifetouch have rated Office Culture, Environment, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Lifetouch
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Lifetouch have rated Environment, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Lifetouch 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?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-47
Lifetouch employees are -47% more likely to recommend Lifetouch as a great place to work
| 19% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 66% | Detractors |
Working at Lifetouch
Working at Lifetouch is rated below average by 148 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lifetouch employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Lifetouch’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Lifetouch was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Lifetouch
D
Overall Company Culture at Lifetouch is rated D
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
15%
Lifetouch ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Lifetouch Employee Reviews
Out of 184 Lifetouch employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lifetouch improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 54% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 46% |
Positive Reviews From Lifetouch Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Alittle too quick for me.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The kids and schools are amazing. The management is hostile
- What are some of the best things about your team?We work hard, love working with the kids and try our best to get the best pictures we can.
Constructive Feedback From Lifetouch Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Letting people know in more detail what we do and how their childs' information is handled.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We have had alot of trouble getting work because of the Epstien scandal. The veteran photographers are getting fewer hours than new hires and when traveling, we have to travel further than 2 hours to be able to get a hotel while others in our area get one if they have to travel an hour and a half.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Picking better managers that can handle the stress of this job.
Lifetouch Company Information
Lifetouch Mission, Vision & Values
Lifetouch Mission & Values
At Lifetouch, Inc., our purpose is to help families make memories and share them with others.
| Headquarter | Eden Prairie, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | lifetouch.com |
| Founding Date | 1936 |
| Tel | 952-826-4000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Lifetouch Competitors
Lifetouch competitors include Herff Jones and Jostens. Lifetouch ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lifetouch 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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Lifetouch Employees
148 employees at Lifetouch have reviewed Lifetouch across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 148 Lifetouch employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Lifetouch are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Lifetouch, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Lifetouch are not very pleased with their team. 148 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Lifetouch are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Lifetouch believe the environment at Lifetouch is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lifetouch is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at Lifetouch work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Lifetouch are dissatisfied, 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
Lifetouch employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Lifetouch report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
69% of Lifetouch employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Lifetouch employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
43% of Lifetouch employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Lifetouch employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
56% of Lifetouch employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Lifetouch - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Lifetouch is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Lifetouch employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
Lifetouch KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Lifetouch's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Lifetouch employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Lifetouch CEO & Leadership
Lifetouch CEO - Michael Meek
46 /100
Lifetouch’s CEO Michael Meek started in this role in 2016. Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Michael Meek’s employees rank Lifetouch in the Bottom 45% for Environment, in the Bottom 45% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 30% for Team. Meek is generally unpopular with Lifetouch employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by employees in the Operations department and employees in the Product department. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Lifetouch’s competitors, Michael Meek ranks below both Herff Jones CEO Jeff Webb and Jostens CEO Michael Burgess.
Lifetouch Leadership
The Lifetouch Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Michael Meek, Senior Vice President Field Support Michael Anderson, and Vice President, Product and Technology Tom Booth
Michael Meek CEO / President
Michael Meek serves as the CEO / President of Lifetouch.
Michael Anderson Senior Vice President Field Support
Michael Anderson serves as the Senior Vice President Field Support of Lifetouch. Michael started at Lifetouch in... read more
Jay Drayton Vice President of Information Systems
Jay Drayton serves as the Vice President of Information Systems of Lifetouch. Jay started at Lifetouch in May of 2004.... read more
Johnny Grant Vice President Sales
Johnny Grant serves as the Vice President Sales of Lifetouch. Johnny started at Lifetouch in January of 2017. Johnny... read more
Kevin Jardina Vice President Business Development
Kevin Jardina serves as the Vice President Business Development of Lifetouch. Kevin started at Lifetouch in December of... read more
Phil Kelly Vice President Finance
Phil Kelly serves as the Vice President Finance of Lifetouch. Phil started at Lifetouch in May of 2004. Phil currently... read more
Ted Koenecke Sr. Vice President
Ted Koenecke serves as the Sr. Vice President of Lifetouch.
Kelvin Miller Corporate Vice President, Communications
Kelvin Miller serves as the Corporate Vice President, Communications of Lifetouch.
Lifetouch Salaries
How much does Lifetouch pay?
How much do people at Lifetouch get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lifetouch is $123,618, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,716, or $59 per hour.
At Lifetouch, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $224,681 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,657 annually. Average Lifetouch salaries by department include: Marketing at $128,558, Finance at $84,785, Design at $117,337, and Admin at $58,174. Half of Lifetouch salaries are above $124,716.
87 employees at Lifetouch rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 271 ratings) while 84 employees at Lifetouch rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 90 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Lifetouch employees include job titles like Graphic Designer, CS Rep, Sr Desktop Support, and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Lifetouch employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $173k | $173k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
$123,618*
Average Compensation
$124,716*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Lifetouch Salaries by City
Lifetouch Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Lifetouch
Diverse employees at Lifetouch score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Lifetouch in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lifetouch across various culture dimensions.
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Lifetouch Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Lifetouch PTO
Lifetouch's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Lifetouch's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Lifetouch Careers
Lifetouch Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Lifetouch applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 83% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Lifetouch unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 83% Granted (5 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 17% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 6)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Lifetouch Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Lifetouch on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 20% | |
Product | 10% | |
Design | 10% | |
Operations | 10% | |
Other | 10% |
Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Trenton | 10% | |
Eden Prairie | 10% | |
Walnut Creek | 10% | |
Crestview | 10% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Lifetouch
Who is the CEO of Lifetouch?
Lifetouch CEO is Michael Meek, their score by employees is 46
What is Lifetouch eNPS?
The eNPS for Lifetouch is -47
What is the salary for Jr Designer in Lifetouch?
Jr Designer average salary in the US is 88k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Lifetouch?
The average salaries for Business Development in Lifetouch is 126k
Who are Lifetouch competitors?
Lifetouch main competitors are Herff Jones, Jostens
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