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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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PARTICIPANTS
44
TOTAL
RATINGS
1325

Other World Computing Company Culture

Other World Computing Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.5/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Other World Computing CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Larry O'Connor Other World Computing's CEO
Larry O'Connor
90 /100

Diversity at Other World Computing

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Diverse employees at Other World Computing have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Other World Computing

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at Other World Computing have rated Compensation, Happiness, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Other World Computing 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 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

49

Other World Computing employees are 49% more likely to recommend Other World Computing as a great place to work

54%Promoters
41%Passives
5%Detractors

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Working at Other World Computing

Working at Other World Computing is rated highly by 44 employees, across various culture dimensions. Other World Computing employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Other World Computing’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Other World Computing was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Other World Computing

A

Overall Company Culture at Other World Computing is rated A

Last updated months ago

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10%

Other World Computing ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 44 Employees

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Product
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Product88
Marketing
84
Marketing84
Finance
82
Finance82
Sales
82
Sales82
Operations
81
Operations81
Customer Support
75
Customer Support75

Other World Computing Employee Reviews

Out of 201 Other World Computing employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Other World Computing improve their work culture.

96%
4%
Positive Reviews96%
Constructive Feedback4%

Positive Reviews From Other World Computing Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    not really know about it. just got in three monthes.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    we share the same goal. team work.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    i feel love, encourage, and care.

Constructive Feedback From Other World Computing Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Paid according to job position standard pay.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Recognition of a job well done, extra bonus for coming in to risk our lives for the company during COVID.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Increase my pay. My performance and dedication to the company should mean something to the Executive Management.

Other World Computing Company Information

Other World Computing Company Overview

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.

Other World Computing was founded in 1988 and its current CEO is Larry O'Connor. Since its inception 38 years ago, Other World Computing has grown to 308 employees.

Other World Computing Mission, Vision & Values

Other World Computing Mission Statement

Our passion is to create, build, and offer better solutions, empowering our customers to make technology work for them.

Other World Computing Vision Statement

Surround every computing platform with our technology, empower humanity and improve the world.

Other World Computing Values

  • People First
  • Innovate & Solve
  • Passionate & Positive
  • Constant Flexibility
  • Proactive Responsibility

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Other World Computing

OWC believes that environmental stewardship is not only the right thing to do for future generations, it also makes good economic sense. OWC has worked tirelessly to build sustainable practices for all levels of our business operations. The economic reality is that, with careful planning and a little team effort, sustainability is synonymous with success.
OWC has always sought to provide customers with products that allow them to maximize the longevity of their technology products and to improve the performance of those products. Since 2003 OWC has worked to extend this approach to its business operations, with the result that the company currently recycles 97 percent of its solid waste materials, received LEED® Platinum Certification by the Green Building Certification Institute in 2010, and in 2015 we reached our goal of generating more power than we consume.

Websitewww.macsales.com
Founding Date1988
Tel(800) 275-4576
Company StatusPrivate
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Headquarters
Woodstock HQ8 Galaxy Way
Woodstock, IL 60098
United States of America
Austin HQ7004 Bee Caves Rd., Bldg. 2, Ste. 210
Austin, TX 78746
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West Des Moines HQ1101 5th St.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Anaheim HQ1240 Lakeview Ave, Ste 210
Anaheim, CA 92807
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Mill Valley HQ131 Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA 94941
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West Leyden HQ13 Groenveldstraat
West Leyden, NY 3001
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Other World Computing Employees

Other World Computing has 308 employees in 7 locations. 44 employees at Other World Computing have reviewed Other World Computing 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 44 Other World Computing 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 Other World Computing are extremely happy with their total compensation at Other World Computing, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Other World Computing are extremely happy with their team. 44 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Other World Computing are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Other World Computing believe the environment at Other World Computing is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Other World Computing is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Other World Computing work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Other World Computing 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
Other World Computing employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Other World Computing report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
95% of Other World Computing employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Other World Computing employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
79% of Other World Computing employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Other World Computing employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
95% of Other World Computing employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Other World Computing - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.

Other World Computing KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Other World Computing's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 43 Other World Computing employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 39 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes91%
No9%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Other World Computing CEO & Leadership

Larry O'Connor Other World Computing's CEO
90 /100

Other World Computing CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs for Women 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs 2020 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Other World Computing’s CEO Larry O'Connor started in this role in 1988. Larry’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 Chicago. With a high CEO score, Larry O'Connor has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2021 along with EQRx CEO Alexis Borisy and Civic Financial Services CEO William J. Tessar. Other World Computing’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Finance department, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and Female employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees in the Customer Support department, and employees in the Marketing department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under O'Connor’s leadership, Other World Computing employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Meetings and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Other World Computing could stand to see real improvement.

Other World Computing Leadership

The Other World Computing Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Larry O'Connor, Vice President of Direct Sales and eCommerce Rick Dyne, and VP of Purchasing, New Business Development Mark Tosti

  • Larry O'Connor  CEO / President

    Larry O'Connor CEO / President

    Larry O'Connor, 44 years, is the founder and chief executive officer of Illinois-based OWC, a leading zero emissions Mac... read more

  • Rick Dyne Vice President of Direct Sales and eCommerce

    Rick Dyne serves as the Vice President of Direct Sales and eCommerce of Other World Computing.

  • Mark Tosti VP of Purchasing, New Business Development

    Mark Tosti serves as the VP of Purchasing, New Business Development of Other World Computing.

  • Rick Rockhold Vice President Software Development - Windows

    Rick Rockhold serves as the Vice President Software Development - Windows of Other World Computing. Rick started at... read more

Other World Computing Salaries

How much does Other World Computing pay?

How much do people at Other World Computing get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Other World Computing is $99,553, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,243, or $57 per hour.

At Other World Computing, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $301,278 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,015 annually. Average Other World Computing salaries by department include: Business Development at $118,179, Product at $122,121, Legal at $301,278, and Finance at $61,286. Half of Other World Computing salaries are above $119,243.

44 employees at Other World Computing rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 89 ratings) while 44 employees at Other World Computing rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 87 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$66k
$66k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$89k
$89k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$118k
$118k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$193k
$193k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$248k
$248k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$313k
$313k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$349k
$349k100th Percentile
$99,553*
Average Compensation
$119,243*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Other World Computing Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Other World Computing

Diverse employees at Other World Computing score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Other World Computing in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Other World Computing across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 87/100
Department - Finance
Men 78/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees 81/100
Department - Finance

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 75/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Other World Computing Perks & Benefits

HSA & FSA Health Insurance Programs Available Wellness Program Employee Assistance Programs Community Support Programs Halloween Festival and Chili Cook-Off Annual Company Picnic Annual Holiday Party

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy

Other World Computing PTO

Other World Computing's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

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Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Other World Computing

What is Other World Computing address?

Other World Computing location is at 8 Galaxy Way

Who is the CEO of Other World Computing?

Other World Computing CEO is Larry O'Connor, their score by employees is 90

What is Other World Computing eNPS?

The eNPS for Other World Computing is 49

What is the salary for Sales Manager in Other World Computing?

Sales Manager average salary in the US is 97k

What are the salaries in the Finance in Other World Computing?

The average salaries for Finance in Other World Computing is 61k

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