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Caring People. Driving Transformational Change. Building Enviable Careers. North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate. Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together. This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts?in?50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.? read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
58
TOTAL
RATINGS
669

North Highland Company Culture

North Highland Culture

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

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

North Highland CEO

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Alex Bombeck North Highland's CEO
Alex Bombeck
65 /100

Diversity at North Highland

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Diverse employees at North Highland have rated Manager, Retention, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at North Highland

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at North Highland have rated Retention, Happiness, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored

North Highland 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-24

North Highland employees are -24% more likely to recommend North Highland as a great place to work

34%Promoters
8%Passives
58%Detractors

Working at North Highland

Working at North Highland is rated below average by 58 employees, across various culture dimensions. North Highland employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting North Highland’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at North Highland was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at North Highland

C

Overall Company Culture at North Highland is rated C

Last updated 19 days ago

Bottom
40%

North Highland ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

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Results from 58 Employees

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North Highland Employee Reviews

Out of 62 North Highland employee reviews, 66% were positive. The remaining 34% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping North Highland improve their work culture.

66%
34%
Positive Reviews66%
Constructive Feedback34%

Positive Reviews From North Highland Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The recruiter was incredibly responsive and interactive. If I needed to call or text with any questions, they were readily available. There were 4 interviews total. 15 min screening, 2 back-to-back behavior and skill interviews, then 1 hour case study.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    I really enjoy seeing the company envision and implement tangible differences in client outcomes and strategies. NH does a great job of putting people first.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    People are very friendly and supportive. There isn't secrecy and people will try to support each other the best they can in deliverables and in career progression.

Constructive Feedback From North Highland Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Performing as executives, role modelling and inspiring
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Everything! No one at the "top" really gives af about anyone but making themselves look good
  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    They have a silly 3 step interview process. Its average but honeslty shitty in regards to the company itself. Like 3 steps to just be hired into some bullshit

North Highland Company Information

North Highland Company Overview

Caring People. Driving Transformational Change. Building Enviable Careers. North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate. Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together. This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts?in?50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.?

North Highland was founded in 1992 and its current CEO is Alex Bombeck. Since its inception 34 years ago, North Highland has grown to 1000 employees.

North Highland Mission, Vision & Values

North Highland Mission Statement

We make change happen, helping businesses transform, with people at the heart of every decision. We deliver a truly people-first experience. One that is powerful, unique, trusted, and collaborative. It’s more than just a methodology – it’s a way of working that creates real value.

North Highland Vision Statement

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential.

North Highland Values

  • Client-Centricity
  • Integrity
  • Care
  • Accountability
  • Empowerment
Headquarter3333 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
United States of America
Websitewww.northhighland.com/
Founding Date1992
Tel404.233.1015
Company StatusPrivate
Jobscareers.northhighland.com/
Social Sites

North Highland Competitors

North Highland competitors include Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, Huron Consulting Group, and McKinsey & Company. North Highland ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how North Highland compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Boston Consulting Group's Logo
    Boston Consulting Group
    4.8/5
  2. #2
    Bain & Company's Logo
    Bain & Company
    4.7/5
  3. #3
    Huron Consulting Group's Logo
    Huron Consulting Group
    4.7/5
  4. #4
    McKinsey & Company's Logo
    McKinsey & Company
    4.3/5
  5. #5
    North Highland's Logo
    North Highland
    3.2/5
  • From the people to the career opportunities, we're immensely proud of our enviable culture. But don't just take our word for it - hear what our people think!
  • Keeping people at the heart is one of our priorities at North Highland.
  • We are North Highland. We make change happen, helping businesses transform, with people at the heart of every decision.

North Highland Employees

North Highland has 1000 employees. 58 employees at North Highland have reviewed North Highland across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 19 days ago.

Overall, the 58 North Highland 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 North Highland are not very pleased with their total compensation at North Highland, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at North Highland are generally satisfied with their team. 58 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at North Highland are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at North Highland believe the environment at North Highland is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at North Highland is moderate. About 39% of the employees at North Highland work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at North Highland are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining North Highland - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Atlanta about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Atlanta employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.

North Highland KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of North Highland's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 North Highland employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

North Highland CEO & Leadership

North Highland CEO - Alex Bombeck

Alex Bombeck North Highland's CEO
65 /100

North Highland’s CEO Alex Bombeck started in this role in 2022. Alex’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Alex in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Alex Bombeck’s employees rank North Highland in the Top 5% for Professional Development, in the Top 40% for Retention, and in the Top 50% for Leadership. Bombeck is generally unpopular with North Highland employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and Male employees. However, employees in the IT department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to North Highland’s competitors, Alex Bombeck ranks below McKinsey & Company CEO Bob Sternfels.

North Highland Leadership

The North Highland Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Alex Bombeck, Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer Lauren Childers, and Chief Information Officer Paul Falor

  • Alex Bombeck  CEO / President

    Alex Bombeck CEO / President

    North Highland CEO Alex Bombeck has dedicated his career to helping enterprises transform their organizational and... read more

  • Lauren Childers Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer

    Lauren Childers serves as the Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer of North Highland.

  • Paul Falor Chief Information Officer

    Paul Falor serves as the Chief Information Officer of North Highland. Paul started at North Highland in October of 2014.... read more

  • Matthew Klein Managing Director, COO and CMO

    Matthew Klein serves as the Managing Director, COO and CMO of North Highland.

  • Barbara Ray Managing Director/Portfolio Group Lead

    Barbara Ray serves as the Managing Director/Portfolio Group Lead of North Highland.

  • Jim Arnold Managing Director & President

    Jim Arnold serves as the Managing Director & President of North Highland.

  • Navid Ahdieh Managing Director

    Navid Ahdieh serves as the Managing Director of North Highland.

  • Jennifer Mancuso Vice President of Human Resources

    Jennifer Mancuso serves as the Vice President of Human Resources of North Highland.

  • Tony Doocey Managing Director

    Tony Doocey serves as the Managing Director of North Highland.

North Highland Salaries

How much does North Highland pay?

How much do people at North Highland get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at North Highland is $116,178, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,784, or $59 per hour.

At North Highland, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $224,327 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $38,487 annually. Average North Highland salaries by department include: Engineering at $141,703, HR at $125,825, Business Development at $129,164, and Customer Support at $58,774. Half of North Highland salaries are above $124,784.

35 employees at North Highland rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 109 ratings) while 34 employees at North Highland rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings).

Last updated 20 days ago.

1st Percentile
$67k
$67k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$94k
$94k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$123k
$123k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$169k
$169k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$219k
$219k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$262k
$262k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$267k
$267k100th Percentile
$116,178*
Average Compensation
$124,784*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

North Highland Salaries by Department

Explore North Highland Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at North Highland

Diverse employees at North Highland score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing North Highland in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at North Highland across various culture dimensions.

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Ranked Culture the Lowest

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North Highland Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

North Highland PTO

North Highland's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is North Highland's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. North Highland's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Flex Time50%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
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, North Highland applied for 12 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 92% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

North Highland has a total of 1000 employees

12
Total Applied
  • 92% Granted (11 out of 12)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 12)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 12)
  • 8% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 12)

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

Let North Highland Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in North Highland on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
39%
Operations
17%
Engineering
10%
Marketing
7%
IT
7%
Other
20%

Candidates By Location

Atlanta
49%
Washington
5%
Austin
2%
Suwanee
2%
Los Angeles
2%
Other
39%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding North Highland

What is North Highland address?

North Highland location is at 3333 Piedmont Rd NE

Who is the CEO of North Highland?

North Highland CEO is Alex Bombeck, their score by employees is 65

What is North Highland eNPS?

The eNPS for North Highland is -24

What is the salary for IT Support Engineer in North Highland?

IT Support Engineer average salary in the US is 73k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in North Highland?

The average salaries for Engineering in North Highland is 142k

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