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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMakovsky employees are 100% more likely to recommend Makovsky as a great place to work
| 100% | Promoters |
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| 0% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
Working at Makovsky is rated average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Makovsky employees are most satisfied about eNPS, CEO Rating, and Executive Team categories, putting Makovsky’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Makovsky was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Makovsky is rated C+
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Makovsky ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 3 Makovsky employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Makovsky improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Lots of smart, fun coworkers that are bought into the agency's mission.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Excited to be part of Makovsky. It's a great place to learn and grow with a variety of clients. The agency has a strong legacy and continues to transform the types of work it does. The leadership team is transparent and has a clear vision for the future of the firm.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Continue to grow, adapt, and evolve with new types of work and clients.
Makovsky + Company is one of the nation (TM)s leading independent global public relations, investor relations and branding consultancies,
The Makovsky Volunteer Program’s mission is to participate in activities that contribute to the well-being of all individuals through firm-sponsored events and via partnerships with volunteer organizations.
Creating the conversations of today to shape the voices of tomorrow Our world gets reinvented every day. Artificial intelligence, metadata, machine learning, consumerization, personalized technology: These and other trends promise to transform society and our individual lives. This post-digital vision inspires us. We embrace a future where division and challenge are confronted and overcome by connected communities, brand citizens, young ideas and relentless optimism. This spirit, and its promise, rests largely on the power of communications. The world of tomorrow is a world of closer and deeper connection among all people and organizations. This is the foundation of our profession and the basis for progress as we move forward into the future.
| Headquarter | 16 East 34th Street New York City, NY 10016 United States of America |
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| Website | www.makovsky.com |
| Founding Date | 1979 |
| Tel | 12127519710 |
| Company Status | Private |
Makovsky competitors include Edelman and Cohn & Wolfe. Makovsky ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Makovsky compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

4 employees at Makovsky have reviewed Makovsky 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 4 Makovsky employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Makovsky are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Makovsky, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Makovsky are pleased with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Makovsky are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Makovsky believe the environment at Makovsky is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Makovsky is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Makovsky work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Makovsky are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Makovsky is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Makovsky employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Makovsky's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Makovsky employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Ken’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Compared to Makovsky’s competitors, Ken Makovsky ranks right above Edelman CEO Richard Edelman. Under Makovsky’s leadership, Makovsky employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Retention. Perks And Benefits and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Makovsky could stand to see real improvement.
The Makovsky Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Ken Makovsky, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer Stacey Wachtfogel, and Executive Vice President - Head of Financial & Professional Services Practice Douglas Hesney
Ken Makovsky CEO / President
Ken Makovsky serves as the CEO / President of Makovsky.
Stacey Wachtfogel EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Stacey Wachtfogel serves as the EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer of Makovsky. Stacey started at Makovsky in January of... read more
Douglas Hesney Executive Vice President - Head of Financial & Professional Services Practice
Douglas Hesney serves as the Executive Vice President - Head of Financial & Professional Services Practice of Makovsky.... read more
Lee Davies Senior Vice President, Director of Client Services, Health Practice
Lee Davies serves as the Senior Vice President, Director of Client Services, Health Practice of Makovsky. Lee started at... read more
Penny Mitchell Executive Vice President, Health Practice Lead
Penny Mitchell serves as the Executive Vice President, Health Practice Lead of Makovsky. Penny started at Makovsky in... read more
Rob Schachter Executive Vice President, Deputy Head Health
Rob Schachter serves as the Executive Vice President, Deputy Head Health of Makovsky. Rob started at Makovsky in July of... read more
Robbin Goodman Executive VP and Partner
Robbin Goodman serves as the Executive VP and Partner of Makovsky.
Loretta Prencipe Director, SVP Communications & Marketing: Energy, Packaging, Manufacturing & Sustainability
Loretta Prencipe serves as the Director, SVP Communications & Marketing: Energy, Packaging, Manufacturing &... read more
Alexander Petti Vice President, Health
Alexander Petti serves as the Vice President, Health of Makovsky. Alexander started at Makovsky in April of 2017.... read more
How much do people at Makovsky get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Makovsky is $108,177, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,019, or $55 per hour.
At Makovsky, the highest paid job is a Project Manager at $189,037 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,150 annually. Average Makovsky salaries by department include: Finance at $74,013, IT at $133,863, Design at $91,057, and Customer Support at $66,212. Half of Makovsky salaries are above $116,019.
3 employees at Makovsky rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 3 employees at Makovsky rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $89k | $89k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $113k | $113k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $179k | $179k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $204k | $204k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $321k | $321k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Makovsky across various culture dimensions.
Makovsky's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Makovsky's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Makovsky's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is Makovsky address?
Makovsky location is at 16 East 34th Street
Who is the CEO of Makovsky?
Makovsky CEO is Ken Makovsky, their score by employees is 80
What is Makovsky eNPS?
The eNPS for Makovsky is 100
What is the salary for UI/UX Designer in Makovsky?
UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 96k
What are the salaries in the IT in Makovsky?
The average salaries for IT in Makovsky is 134k