"North Star Group provides consulting, staffing & outsourcing, and training services to commercial and government sectors." read more
North Star Company Culture
North Star Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
North Star's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
BExecutive Team
B-Leadership
B-Manager
B-CEO Rating
C+North Star CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Robert Olsen
70 /100
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Diversity at North Star
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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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-15
North Star employees are -15% more likely to recommend North Star as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at North Star
Working at North Star is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. North Star employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Team and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting North Star’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at North Star was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at North Star
C-
Overall Company Culture at North Star is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
North Star ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNorth Star Employee Reviews
Out of 6 North Star employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From North Star Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Their proffessional attitude towards the job
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The health insurance package is
- What are some of the best things about your team?They always get stuff dkne
North Star Company Information
North Star Company Overview
"North Star Group provides consulting, staffing & outsourcing, and training services to commercial and government sectors."
| Headquarter | Baltimore, MD United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.northstargroupllc.com |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Company Status | Private |
North Star Competitors
North Star competitors include True Link Financial, Edward Jones, and Transamerica. North Star ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how North Star 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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North Star Employees
8 employees at North Star have reviewed North Star 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 8 North Star employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at North Star are generally satisfied with their total compensation at North Star, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at North Star are not very pleased with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at North Star are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at North Star believe the environment at North Star is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at North Star is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at North Star work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at North Star are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining North Star - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining North Star is that the company was very prepared on their first day. North Star 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.
North Star KPIs and OKRs
At North Star 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of North Star's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 North Star employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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North Star CEO & Leadership
North Star CEO - Robert Olsen
70 /100
Robert’s approval rate is just above average, putting Robert in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Robert Olsen is well regarded by employees for the Environment North Star offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Robert is most liked by Caucasian employees and Male employees. When compared to North Star’s competitors, Robert Olsen ranks just above Transamerica’s CEO Mark Mullin. With Robert’s leadership, North Star employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Executive Team. Robert was rated slightly below average for Team.
North Star Leadership
The North Star Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Robert Olsen, VP Financial Management and Reporting Tim White, and Executive Vice President Gary Schwartz
Robert Olsen CEO / President
Robert Olsen serves as the CEO / President of North Star.
Tim White VP Financial Management and Reporting
Tim White serves as the VP Financial Management and Reporting of North Star.
Gary Schwartz Executive Vice President
Gary Schwartz serves as the Executive Vice President of North Star Resource Group. Gary started at North Star Resource... read more
Mark Bonnett Senior Vice President
Mark Bonnett serves as the Senior Vice President of North Star.
Don Schoeller Senior Vice President
Don Schoeller serves as the Senior Vice President of North Star.
Anthony Schau Regional Vice President
Anthony Schau serves as the Regional Vice President of North Star Resource Group. Anthony started at North Star Resource... read more
Christopher Sitek Vice President of Insurance Brokerage & Long-Term Care
Christopher Sitek serves as the Vice President of Insurance Brokerage & Long-Term Care of North Star Resource Group.... read more
Jeff Landt Vice President and Director of Investments
Jeff Landt serves as the Vice President and Director of Investments of North Star Resource Group. Jeff started at North... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at North Star
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at North Star across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
North Star PTO
North Star's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. North Star's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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North Star Careers
North Star Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, North Star applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in North Star on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 60% | |
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Operations | 20% | |
Engineering | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Baltimore | 60% | |
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Washington | 20% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding North Star
Who is the CEO of North Star?
North Star CEO is Robert Olsen, their score by employees is 70
What is North Star eNPS?
The eNPS for North Star is -15
Who are North Star competitors?
North Star main competitors are True Link Financial, Edward Jones, Transamerica
Who is North Star leadership?
Tim White, Gary Schwartz & Jay Pugh are part of North Star leadership, Robert Olsen is the CEO
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