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OWC (Other World Computing) was founded by Larry O'Connor when he was 14 years old in 1988. OWC is dedicated to helping tech enthusiasts and industry professionals do more and reach higher. The company's trusted storage, connectivity, software, and expansion solutions enable creative professionals, producers, educators, and government entities to get the most out of their technology investments, protect valuable digital assets, and expand their hardware's capabilities to keep up with the demands and evolution of their work. OWC features an award-winning technical support team that is on hand 24/7 as well as an unparalleled library of step-by-step installation and support videos. In everything we do at OWC, we believe in making a better world where technology inspires imagination, and everything is possible. read more
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Other World Computing Environment Employee Reviews

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

Share information or lead us to find answer .. friendly & aggresive

Review from Sales Dept

Handle in accordance with laws and regulations.

Review from Finance Dept

A drink after work with my collegues

Review from Executive Dept

People first & room to grow.

Teamwork to assist together and live in harmony

While it is clear that OWC is aiming at being a profitable business, it is also clear that there is a higher purpose beyond just profit.

The environment is open and allows communication throughout the department without shouting.

Review from Finance Dept

We always try our best to get to know each other and help each other with what we are not so hot with

All individuals are truly passionate about making OWC a strong company.

Team members having different backgrounds and skillsets that have created unique solutions to challenges.

Co workers are all extremely nice.

Review from Marketing Dept

When needed they can flip between hands off and hands on. Allowing you to contribute your best, or take a project a certain direction before opening it up for review. This can also lead to fully owning a project as needed. It's not a "stay in your lane" company, as there's many ways to contribute.

Review from Marketing Dept

It is fast pace environment, but not to the point that is impossible to get the work done. Employees are energized and always looking forward for new challenge. A lot of employees are around for long time

Review from Operations Dept

There's a strong sense of appreciation across the company.

Review from Sales Dept

The air conditioning and the fruit

Review from Operations Dept

The fact that despite our continued global growth, we still maintain an almost family-like culture and that we have been able to maintain that. That level of investment and dedication is extremely unique and one of the primary differentiators between us and other companies.

Review from Executive Dept

How everyone seems to say good morning with a smile and maybe even if they are not feeling that positive when they first come in a few good mornings with a smile changes that

Review from Operations Dept

Team members help each other.

Review from Executive Dept

Our company is extremely green. After a long day it is also nice to know that you have done your part to give back to the planet and its future.

The internal talent recruitment/development--lots of room to grow up the ladder.

Review from Sales Dept

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Review Sentiment at Other World Computing

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96%
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About Other World Computing's Environment

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80/100

Where This Score Ranks Other World Computing's Environment

TOP
10%

In the Top 10% of 1590 similar size companies on Comparably

TOP
10%

In the Top 10% of 175 companies in Chicago

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The environment at Other World Computing is considered positive by 95% of employees and regarded as having a “comfortably fast” work pace by 20 employees. Other World Computing ranks in the Top 10% of 1590 similar sized companies (201-500 Employees) on Comparably and Top 10% of 175 companies in Chicago.

Rate Environment the Highest

  • Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander
    +7%
  • Experience - 6 to 10 Years
    +7%
  • Department - Marketing
    +6%

Rate Environment the Lowest

  • Department - Operations
    -8%
  • Experience - Entry Level
    -4%
  • Experience - 1 to 3 Years
    -2%

How Other World Computing's Environment Score is Calculated

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7 or less2%
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127%
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On average, how many hours do you work a day?
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Extremely fast39%
Comfortably fast45%
Moderate16%
A bit slow0%
Bureaucratic0%
What's the work pace at your company?
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Positive95%
Negative5%
Is your work environment positive or negative?
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Yes0%
No0%
Does someone you work with closely, make you want to quit your job?
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Yes58%
No42%
Do you have a close friend at work?
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5% or Less88%
5-10%7%
10-25%5%
25-50%0%
50%+0%
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