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Onward Search specializes in staffing and talent solutions at the intersection of creative and technology. We help companies hire expert talent, build scalable teams, and engage on-demand consultants. read more
Onward Search Company Culture
Onward Search Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Onward Search's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Manager
A+Executive Team
AMeetings
APerks & Benefits
AOnward Search CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ken Clark
87 /100
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Diversity at Onward Search
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Onward Search have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Onward Search
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Onward Search have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Onward Search 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 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
57
Onward Search employees are 57% more likely to recommend Onward Search as a great place to work
| 76% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 5% | Passives |
| 19% | Detractors |
Working at Onward Search
Working at Onward Search is rated highly by 85 employees, across various culture dimensions. Onward Search employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Executive Team categories, putting Onward Search’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Onward Search was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Onward Search
B+
Overall Company Culture at Onward Search is rated B+
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20%
Onward Search ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Onward Search Employee Reviews
Out of 304 Onward Search employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Onward Search improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 96% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 4% |
Positive Reviews From Onward Search Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Great connections to the hiring managers
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is so driven and really care about the quality of their work. My team is always ready to support if needed.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Collaborative, friendly competition, nice people, helpful managers
Constructive Feedback From Onward Search Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?We are highly stressed and overly micromanaged.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Do better on employee satifaction and be open to tough critizism from your recruiters and BDs.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better transparency on internal comp levels. I've witnessed several employees with less experience make more than some senior/tenured employees.
Onward Search Company Information
Onward Search Company Overview
Onward Search specializes in staffing and talent solutions at the intersection of creative and technology. We help companies hire expert talent, build scalable teams, and engage on-demand consultants.
Onward Search was founded in 2007 and its current CEO is Ken Clark. Since its inception 19 years ago, Onward Search has grown to 120 employees.
Onward Search Mission, Vision & Values
Onward Search Mission Statement
To connect companies with the best creative, marketing and technology talent.
Onward Search Vision Statement
To empower brands and talent to thrive in the future of work.
Onward Search Values
- Deliver amazing results.
- Think and act like an entrepreneur.
- Wow your customers.
- Do things the right way.
- Be different together.
- Love where you work.
| Headquarter | 230 East Ave Norwalk, CT 06855 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.onwardsearch.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Tel | (800) 829-0072 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.onwardsearch.com/careers/ |
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Onward Search Competitors
Onward Search competitors include Creative Group, Aquent, Aerotek, and Creative Circle. Onward Search ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Onward Search 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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Onward Search Employees
Onward Search has 120 employees. 85 employees at Onward Search have reviewed Onward Search 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 85 Onward Search employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Onward Search are pleased with their total compensation at Onward Search, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Onward Search are extremely happy with their team. 85 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Onward Search are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Onward Search believe the environment at Onward Search is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Onward Search is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Onward Search work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Onward Search are extremely 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
Onward Search employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Onward Search report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
95% of Onward Search employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Onward Search employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
90% of Onward Search employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Onward Search - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Onward Search is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Onward Search 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.
Onward Search KPIs and OKRs
At Onward Search 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Onward Search's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Onward Search employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Onward Search CEO & Leadership
87 /100
Onward Search CEO Awards and Recognitions
Onward Search’s CEO Ken Clark started in this role in 2023. Ken’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. With a high CEO score, Ken Clark has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2022. Onward Search’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees in the Sales department, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Onward Search’s competitors, Ken Clark ranks right below Creative Group CEO Janet Traphagen. Under Clark’s leadership, Onward Search employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Executive Team. Office Culture and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Onward Search could stand to see real improvement.
Onward Search Leadership
The Onward Search Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Ken Clark, SVP Strategic Accounts Tom Hull, and SVP, West Coast Orris Long
Ken Clark CEO / President
Ken Clark serves as the CEO / President of Onward Search.
Tom Hull SVP Strategic Accounts
Tom Hull serves as the SVP Strategic Accounts of Onward Search. Tom currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.
Orris Long SVP, West Coast
Orris Long serves as the SVP, West Coast of Onward Search. Orris currently resides in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Steven Dobrowski Vice President, Marketing
Steven Dobrowski serves as the Vice President, Marketing of Onward Search. Steven currently resides in the Greater New... read more
Doug Noble VP, Boston
Doug Noble serves as the VP, Boston of Onward Search. Doug currently resides in the Greater Boston Area.
Sydney Slosson SVP of West Coast, Strategic Accounts
Sydney Slosson serves as the SVP of West Coast, Strategic Accounts of Onward Search.
Juan Arroyo VP of Technology
Juan Arroyo serves as the VP of Technology of Onward Search.
Reilly O'Donnell SVP of Operations
Reilly O'Donnell serves as the SVP of Operations of Onward Search.
Peter Antogiovanni VP of NYC
Peter Antogiovanni serves as the VP of NYC of Onward Search.
Onward Search Salaries
How much does Onward Search pay?
How much do people at Onward Search get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Onward Search is $86,000, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,000, or $57 per hour.
At Onward Search, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $171,910 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,902 annually. Average Onward Search salaries by department include: Business Development at $106,821, IT at $95,358, Marketing at $135,653, and Sales at $234,395. Half of Onward Search salaries are above $120,000.
74 employees at Onward Search rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 227 ratings) while 74 employees at Onward Search rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 76 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $84k | $84k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $105k | $105k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $176k | $176k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $206k | $206k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $327k | $327k | 100th Percentile |
$86,000*
Average Compensation
$120,000*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Onward Search Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Onward Search
Diverse employees at Onward Search score the company 86/100 across various culture categories, placing Onward Search in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Onward Search across various culture dimensions.
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Onward Search 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
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Onward Search PTO
Onward Search's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Onward Search's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Onward Search's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Onward Search Careers
Onward Search Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Onward Search on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 25% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Business Development | 8% | |
Executive | 8% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 25% | |
San Francisco | 8% | |
Boston | 8% | |
Gulf Breeze | 8% | |
Other | 17% |
Onward Search Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Onward Search's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Onward Search? Employees are very happy at Onward Search and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Onward Search employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 100% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Onward Search?
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Onward Search
What is Onward Search address?
Onward Search location is at 230 East Ave
Who is the CEO of Onward Search?
Onward Search CEO is Ken Clark, their score by employees is 87
What are the salaries in Onward Search
The average salary for employees in Onward Search is 86000$
What is Onward Search eNPS?
The eNPS for Onward Search is 57
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Onward Search?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 117k
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