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OpenSesame Company Culture
OpenSesame Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsA+
4.7/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Environment
A+Happiness
A+Leadership
A+OpenSesame CEO
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Don Spear
98 /100
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Recommend to a Friend?
70
OpenSesame employees are 70% more likely to recommend OpenSesame as a great place to work
| 76% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 6% | Detractors |
Working at OpenSesame
Working at OpenSesame is rated highly by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. OpenSesame employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting OpenSesame’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Portland. See below in detail how working at OpenSesame was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at OpenSesame
A+
Overall Company Culture at OpenSesame is rated A+
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OpenSesame ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOpenSesame Employee Reviews
Out of 29 OpenSesame employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping OpenSesame improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
Positive Reviews From OpenSesame Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I met senior members of the team from the start and had a good sense of their level of commitment to finding the right people who are a good cultural fit. It was not just about skills, but about making sure my work ethic, attitude, and more would make this a good fit for me.
- What makes you most happy at work?I thrive in an environment where I am trusted and left alone to do my work without being micromanaged and that is exactly what I get here. They hire talented people who are great at their jobs and trust our expertise. I am most happy being able to make an impact in the organization through my work.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Flexibility. We are remote and sick days, mental health days, and overall PTO are encouraged. Everyone is respected and it is understood we have to maintain a work-life balance.
Constructive Feedback From OpenSesame Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Base salary was lower than other offers I recieved. Performance bonus structure not ideal.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?We could use more sales team members to grow even faster
OpenSesame Company Information
OpenSesame Company Overview
OpenSesame provides online training courses for businesses and employees.
| Headquarter | 520 NW Davis Street, Suite 200 Portland, OR United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.opensesame.com |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Tel | (503) 808-1268 |
| Company Status | Private |
OpenSesame Competitors
OpenSesame competitors include BizLibrary and Skillshare. OpenSesame ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how OpenSesame compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
OpenSesame Employees
20 employees at OpenSesame have reviewed OpenSesame 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 20 OpenSesame employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at OpenSesame are extremely happy with their total compensation at OpenSesame, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at OpenSesame are extremely happy with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at OpenSesame are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at OpenSesame believe the environment at OpenSesame is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at OpenSesame is comfortably fast. About 84% of the employees at OpenSesame work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at OpenSesame are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining OpenSesame - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Portland about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Portland employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% 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.
OpenSesame KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of OpenSesame's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 OpenSesame employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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OpenSesame CEO & Leadership
OpenSesame CEO - Don Spear
98 /100
Don’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 Portland. OpenSesame’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees. Compared to OpenSesame’s competitors, Don Spear ranks right above BizLibrary CEO Dean Pichee. Under Spear’s leadership, OpenSesame employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Meetings and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where OpenSesame could stand to see real improvement.
OpenSesame Leadership
The OpenSesame Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Don Spear, VP Sales Adam Schrage, and Vice President Marketing Diane Haines
Don Spear CEO / President
Don Spear serves as the CEO / President of OpenSesame.
Adam Schrage VP Sales
Adam Schrage serves as the VP Sales of OpenSesame. Adam started at OpenSesame in July of 2015. Adam currently resides in... read more
Diane Haines Vice President Marketing
Diane Haines serves as the Vice President Marketing of OpenSesame.
Josh Blank Co-Founder & Senior Vice President / General Manager
Josh Blank serves as the Co-Founder & Senior Vice President / General Manager of OpenSesame. Josh started at OpenSesame... read more
Aaron Bridges VP of Engineering / Co-founder
Aaron Bridges serves as the VP of Engineering / Co-founder of OpenSesame. Aaron started at OpenSesame in January of... read more
Deborah Dang VP Accounting
Deborah Dang serves as the VP Accounting of OpenSesame. Deborah started at OpenSesame in January of 2016. Deborah... read more
Spencer Thornton VP of Content
Spencer Thornton serves as the VP of Content of OpenSesame.
Tom Turnbull Co-Founder & VP, Partnerships and Legal Affairs
Tom Turnbull serves as the Co-Founder & VP, Partnerships and Legal Affairs of OpenSesame.
OpenSesame Salaries
How much does OpenSesame pay?
How much do people at OpenSesame get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at OpenSesame is $81,028, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $221,829, or $106 per hour.
At OpenSesame, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $157,852 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,703 annually. Average OpenSesame salaries by department include: Engineering at $96,371, Sales at $326,413, Business Development at $92,485, and IT at $77,562. Half of OpenSesame salaries are above $221,829.
13 employees at OpenSesame rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 41 ratings) while 13 employees at OpenSesame rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $95k | $95k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $158k | $158k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $220k | $220k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $230k | $230k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 100th Percentile |
$81,028*
Average Compensation
$221,829*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
OpenSesame Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at OpenSesame
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at OpenSesame across various culture dimensions.
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OpenSesame PTO
OpenSesame's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. OpenSesame's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding OpenSesame
What is OpenSesame address?
OpenSesame location is at 520 NW Davis Street, Suite 200
Who is the CEO of OpenSesame?
OpenSesame CEO is Don Spear, their score by employees is 98
What is OpenSesame eNPS?
The eNPS for OpenSesame is 70
What is the salary for IT Manager in OpenSesame?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 106k
What are the salaries in the HR in OpenSesame?
The average salaries for HR in OpenSesame is 92k
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