NIC Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
16
TOTAL
RATINGS
210

NIC Company Culture

NIC Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
NIC's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

NIC CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Harry Herington NIC's CEO
Harry Herington
59 /100

Diversity at NIC

NIC 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-22

NIC employees are -22% more likely to recommend NIC as a great place to work

22%Promoters
34%Passives
44%Detractors

Working at NIC

Working at NIC is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. NIC employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting NIC’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at NIC was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at NIC

C

Overall Company Culture at NIC is rated C

Last updated a month ago

Bottom
40%

NIC ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

NIC Employee Reviews

Out of 7 NIC employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NIC improve their work culture.

67%
33%
Positive Reviews67%
Constructive Feedback33%

Positive Reviews From NIC Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    What I liked most about the interview process was how clear and respectful it was from start to finish
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    What makes me most happy at work is seeing the impact of what I do—whether it’s solving a problem, helping a teammate, or contributing to a project that moves the company for
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    The best part of my compensation package is the balance between financial reward and long-term benefits.

Constructive Feedback From NIC Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Learning that being in charge is about more than just ordering people around and theh need to learn to treat staff with more respect
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    No strategy moving forward and no real product.

NIC Company Information

NIC Company Overview

A managed IT service provider specializing in custom IT support and Cloud services. 24/7 availability, on-site visits.

NIC Mission, Vision & Values

NIC Mission & Values

NIC has been providing IT Solutions and Cloud Services for businesses and organizations in the greater Los Angeles area for the past two decades. With a highly skilled staff, experience with a vast array of technologies, and a commitment to customer service, we have been able to acquire and retain a large group of clients in many vertical markets. Over the years, our clients have had many requirements in common as well as needs unique to each of them. We have drawn on this experience to develop standardized approaches to improve our efficiency, but learned to remain agile in order to adapt to each new client’s specific needs.

HeadquarterEncino, CA
United States of America
Websitewww.nicitpartner.com/
Founding Date2002
Tel(877)721-3330
Company StatusPublic
StockEGOV

NIC Competitors

NIC competitors include NVM. NIC ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NIC compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    NVM's Logo
    NVM
    4.5/5
  2. #2
    NIC's Logo
    NIC
    3.2/5
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NIC Employees

16 employees at NIC have reviewed NIC 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 16 NIC employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at NIC are generally satisfied with their total compensation at NIC, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at NIC are pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at NIC are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at NIC believe the environment at NIC is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NIC is comfortably fast. About 51% of the employees at NIC work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at NIC are not very 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
NIC employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at NIC report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
89% of NIC employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
NIC employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of NIC employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining NIC - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.

NIC KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of NIC's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 NIC employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

NIC CEO & Leadership

NIC CEO - Harry Herington

Harry Herington NIC's CEO
59 /100

Harry’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Harry in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Harry Herington’s employees rank NIC in the Top 20% for Office Culture, in the Top 30% for Professional Development, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. When compared to NIC’s competitors, Harry Herington ranks below NVM CEO Huynh Minh Quan.

NIC Leadership

The NIC Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Harry Herington, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer Stephen Kovzan, and Co-Founder and Director Ross Hartley

  • Harry Herington  CEO / President

    Harry Herington CEO / President

    Mr. Harry H. Herington has been the Chairman of the Board at NIC Inc. since May 6, 2008 and as its Chief Executive... read more

  • Stephen Kovzan Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

    Mr. Stephen M. Kovzan has been the Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of NIC Inc. since August 20,... read more

  • Ross Hartley Co-Founder and Director

    Mr. Ross C. Hartley served as a Vice President of Marketing at Kansas Information Consortium Inc. from 1992 to March... read more

  • Robert W. Knapp Jr. Chief Operating Officer

    Mr. Robert W. Knapp, Jr., has been the Chief Operating Officer at NIC Inc. since January 30, 2012 and served as its... read more

  • Helen Leonidas VP Business Development, Information Technology

    Helen Leonidas serves as the VP Business Development, Information Technology of NIC. Helen currently resides in the... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at NIC

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NIC across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

NIC PTO

NIC's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is NIC's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. NIC's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, NIC applied for 167 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at NIC unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

167
Total Applied
  • 98% Granted (163 out of 167)
  • <1% Denied (1 out of 167)
  • 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (3 out of 167)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 167)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let NIC Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in NIC on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Engineering
29%
All Industries
24%
IT
12%
Customer Support
12%
Marketing
6%
Other
18%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
35%
Boston
12%
Denver
6%
Fort Pierce
6%
Tampa
6%
Other
35%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding NIC

Who is the CEO of NIC?

NIC CEO is Harry Herington, their score by employees is 59

What is NIC eNPS?

The eNPS for NIC is -22

What is NIC revenue?

NIC revenue is $337M

Who are NIC competitors?

NIC main competitors are NVM

Who is NIC leadership?

Stephen Kovzan, Ross Hartley & Robert W. Knapp Jr. are part of NIC leadership, Harry Herington is the CEO

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