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Okta is the foundation for secure connections between people and technology. By harnessing the power of the cloud, Okta allows people to access applications on any device at any time, while still enforcing strong security policies. It integrates directly with an organization’s existing directories and identity systems, as well as 4,000+ applications.
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Okta Company Culture
Okta Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Okta's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
AOffice Culture
BProfessional Development
BGender
C+Manager
C+Okta CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Todd McKinnon
69 /100
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Diversity at Okta
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Okta have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Okta
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Okta have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Okta 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-6
Okta employees are -6% more likely to recommend Okta as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at Okta
Working at Okta is rated below average by 119 employees, across various culture dimensions. Okta employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Okta’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Okta was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Okta
C
Overall Company Culture at Okta is rated C
Last updated 8 days ago
Bottom
40%
Okta ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Okta Employee Reviews
Out of 72 Okta employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Okta improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
Positive Reviews From Okta Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?My hiring Manager keept me in the loop on the process
- What makes you most happy at work?Delighting our customers and having the Okta brand associated with my own brand
- What are some of the best things about your team?The willingness to share our weakness and strengths and help each other learn and succeed
Constructive Feedback From Okta Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership and HR lot of these folks need to be replaced quickly
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Forgetting about the past glory and focusing on the future growth.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Benchmark benefits among industry peers
Okta Company Information
Okta Company Overview
Okta is the foundation for secure connections between people and technology. By harnessing the power of the cloud, Okta allows people to access applications on any device at any time, while still enforcing strong security policies. It integrates directly with an organization’s existing directories and identity systems, as well as 4,000+ applications.
Okta Mission, Vision & Values
Okta Mission & Values
Our People Commitment: You will know the Direction and Vision for our Company. You will know where the Company stands. You will know how your job is critical to this and how what you do matters. We will build a culture of strong people management. We will invest in this and make it great. We will surround you with people as talented and committed as you. We will invest in your growth and success. We will push you. We will have the hard conversation and make adjustments quickly.
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.okta.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | 888-722-7871 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | OKTA |
Okta Competitors
Okta competitors include Auth0, Synacor, ForgeRock, and Open Systems. Okta ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Okta 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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Okta Employees
119 employees at Okta have reviewed Okta across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 8 days ago.
Overall, the 119 Okta employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Okta are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Okta, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Okta are generally satisfied with their team. 119 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Okta are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Okta believe the environment at Okta is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Okta is extremely fast. About 51% of the employees at Okta work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Okta are generally 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
Okta employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Okta report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
75% of Okta employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Okta employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
Okta employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
53% of Okta employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Okta - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Okta is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Okta 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.
Okta KPIs and OKRs
At Okta 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Okta's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Okta employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Okta CEO & Leadership
Okta CEO - Todd McKinnon
69 /100
Todd’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Todd in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Todd McKinnon’s employees rank Okta in the Top 30% for Office Culture, in the Top 35% for Professional Development, and in the Top 50% for Manager. McKinnon is generally unpopular with Okta employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Marketing department, and by employees in the Operations department and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Okta’s competitors, Todd McKinnon ranks below both Synacor CEO Himesh Bhise and ForgeRock CEO Fran Rosch.
Okta Leadership
The Okta Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Todd McKinnon, President of Worldwide Field Operations Charles Race, and Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering Hector Aguilar
Todd McKinnon CEO / President
Mr. Todd McKinnon co-founded Okta, Inc. in 2008 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since January 2009. From 2003... read more
Charles Race President of Worldwide Field Operations
Mr. Charles Race has been the President of Worldwide Field Operations at Okta, Inc. since October 20, 2016. . From 2005... read more
Hector Aguilar Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering
Mr. Hector Aguilar serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering at Okta, Inc. and... read more
William E. Losch Chief Financial Officer
Mr. William E. Losch, also known as Bill, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Okta, Inc. since June 25, 2013. Mr.... read more
J. Frederic Kerrest Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Mr. J. Frederic Kerrest, also known as Freddy, co-founded Okta, Inc. in 2008 and has been its Chief Operating Officer... read more
Yassir Abousselham Chief Security Officer
Mr. Yassir Abousselham has been a Chief Security Officer of Okta, Inc. since June 29, 2017. Mr. Abousselham is... read more
Angela Grady Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Operations
Ms. Angela Grady serves as the Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Operations at Okta, Inc. and served as its... read more
Adam Aarons Chief Revenue Officer
Mr. Adam Aarons serves as Chief Revenue Officer of Okta, Inc. and served as its Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at Okta
Diverse employees at Okta score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing Okta in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Okta across various culture dimensions.
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Okta PTO
Okta's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Okta's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Okta Careers
Okta Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Okta applied for 84 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 88% were approved, 4% certified-withdrawn, 6% withdrawn, and 2% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Okta unveil that 5 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 3 were withdrawn by Okta after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
84
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 88% Granted (74 out of 84)
- 2% Denied (2 out of 84)
- 6% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (5 out of 84)
- 4% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 84)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Okta Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Okta on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 26% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 18% | |
Product | 18% | |
Engineering | 16% | |
Marketing | 5% | |
Other | 16% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 5% | |
Seattle | 3% | |
Washington | 3% | |
Los Angeles | 3% | |
Other | 56% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Okta
Who is the CEO of Okta?
Okta CEO is Todd McKinnon, their score by employees is 69
What is Okta eNPS?
The eNPS for Okta is -6
What is Okta revenue?
Okta revenue is $160M
Who are Okta competitors?
Okta main competitors are Auth0, Synacor, ForgeRock, Open Systems
Who is Okta leadership?
Charles Race, Hector Aguilar & William E. Losch are part of Okta leadership, Todd McKinnon is the CEO
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