Wavemaker Company Culture
Wavemaker Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Wavemaker's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
A+CEO Rating
A-Team
A-Meetings
B+Work Culture
BWavemaker CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
David Labistour
76 /100
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Diversity at Wavemaker
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies
D
Diverse employees at Wavemaker have rated Team, Work Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Wavemaker
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
A+
Women at Wavemaker have rated Team, Retention, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Wavemaker 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
10
Wavemaker employees are 10% more likely to recommend Wavemaker as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 28% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Wavemaker
Working at Wavemaker is rated below average by 35 employees, across various culture dimensions. Wavemaker employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Wavemaker’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Little Rock, AR. See below in detail how working at Wavemaker was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Wavemaker
C
Overall Company Culture at Wavemaker is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Wavemaker ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Wavemaker Employee Reviews
Out of 20 Wavemaker employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Wavemaker improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From Wavemaker Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?nice curveball questions that made me think
- What makes you most happy at work?Fulfilment and use of my skill - being treated as an expert
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?that is strives to create a space for all of us
Constructive Feedback From Wavemaker Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leadership has been brought in from big box retailers and do not understand the value proposition of a co-op.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Staff are bullied, mistreated and underpaid.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Stop hiring managers from outside the co-op.
Wavemaker Company Information
Wavemaker Company Overview
MEC is a global advertising and media campaign agency.
Wavemaker Mission, Vision & Values
Wavemaker Mission & Values
Wavemaker is a next generation agency that sits at the intersection of media, content and technology. We are obsessed with the customer's purchase journey and this is what connects our mission directly to our client's business challenges. We invented WM Momentum, the world's most comprehensive study into how people make purchase decisions and have conducted over 500,000 surveys in 40 markets and across more than 80 categories. We are a business that is powered by the creativity and curiosity of our 8,500 people in 90 countries, united by our PACED values. We are a part of GroupM, WPP's global media investment management company.
| Headquarter | England, AR SE1 8NU United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Website | mecglobal.co.uk |
| Founding Date | 2000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Wavemaker Competitors
Wavemaker competitors include Patagonia, REI, JLG Industries, and Canadian Tire. Wavemaker ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Wavemaker 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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Wavemaker Employees
35 employees at Wavemaker have reviewed Wavemaker 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 35 Wavemaker employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Wavemaker are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Wavemaker, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Wavemaker are pleased with their team. 35 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Wavemaker are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Wavemaker believe the environment at Wavemaker is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Wavemaker is comfortably fast. About 45% of the employees at Wavemaker work 8 hours or less, while 18% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Wavemaker are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Wavemaker - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Wavemaker is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Wavemaker employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Wavemaker KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Wavemaker employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Wavemaker's KPIs and OKRs.
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Wavemaker CEO & Leadership
Wavemaker CEO - David Labistour
76 /100
David’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Little Rock, AR. Wavemaker’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Wavemaker’s competitors, David Labistour ranks right above JLG Industries CEO Frank Nerenhausen. Under Labistour’s leadership, Wavemaker employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Meetings. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Wavemaker could stand to see real improvement.
Wavemaker Leadership
The Wavemaker Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO David Labistour, Vice President, Sales Operation & Strategic Planning Deanne Hix, and Director of Sales Kurt Bork
David Labistour CEO / President
David Labistour serves as the CEO / President of Wavemaker.
Deanne Hix Vice President, Sales Operation & Strategic Planning
Deanne Hix serves as the Vice President, Sales Operation & Strategic Planning of Wavemaker.
Kurt Bork Director of Sales
Kurt Bork serves as the Director of Sales of Wavemaker.
Patrick Witte Vice President Global Business Development
Patrick Witte serves as the Vice President Global Business Development of Wavemaker.
Stephen Mance Chief Operating Officer
Stephen Mance serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Wavemaker.
Dave Hubbell VP of MEC North American CAT Sales team
Dave Hubbell serves as the VP of MEC North American CAT Sales team of Wavemaker.
Kelly bill CEO
Kelly bill serves as the CEO of Wavemaker.
Wavemaker Salaries
How much does Wavemaker pay?
How much do people at Wavemaker get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Wavemaker is $124,335, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,470, or $60 per hour.
At Wavemaker, the highest paid job is a DevOps at $224,933 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,295 annually. Average Wavemaker salaries by department include: Customer Support at $62,074, Operations at $96,852, Legal at $158,214, and Marketing at $107,594. Half of Wavemaker salaries are above $125,470.
18 employees at Wavemaker rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies (based on 50 ratings) while 15 employees at Wavemaker rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 16 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Wavemaker employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Media Buyer, Media Planner, and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Wavemaker employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $276k | $276k | 100th Percentile |
$124,335*
Average Compensation
$125,470*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Wavemaker Salaries by City
Wavemaker Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Wavemaker
Diverse employees at Wavemaker score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Wavemaker in the Bottom 20% 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 Wavemaker across various culture dimensions.
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Wavemaker Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Wavemaker PTO
Wavemaker's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Wavemaker's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Wavemaker Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Wavemaker on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Finance | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Bryant | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Jonesboro | 33% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Wavemaker
Who is the CEO of Wavemaker?
Wavemaker CEO is David Labistour, their score by employees is 76
What is Wavemaker eNPS?
The eNPS for Wavemaker is 10
What is the salary for Sales Manager in Wavemaker?
Sales Manager average salary in the US is 135k
What are the salaries in the HR in Wavemaker?
The average salaries for HR in Wavemaker is 115k
Who are Wavemaker competitors?
Wavemaker main competitors are Patagonia, REI, JLG Industries, Canadian Tire
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