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Penn Foster Company Culture
Penn Foster Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Penn Foster's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
DGender
DeNPS
DMeetings
D-Perks & Benefits
D-Penn Foster CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Frank Britt
45 /100
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Diversity at Penn Foster
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Penn Foster
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Penn Foster have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Penn Foster 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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-52
Penn Foster employees are -52% more likely to recommend Penn Foster as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 69% | Detractors |
Working at Penn Foster
Working at Penn Foster is rated below average by 31 employees, across various culture dimensions. Penn Foster employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Penn Foster’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Scranton, PA. See below in detail how working at Penn Foster was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Penn Foster
F
Overall Company Culture at Penn Foster is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
Penn Foster ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPenn Foster Employee Reviews
Out of 31 Penn Foster employee reviews, 46% were positive. The remaining 54% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Penn Foster improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 46% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 54% |
Positive Reviews From Penn Foster Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Paid time off is really good
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Open minded, approachable, student oriented
- What makes you most happy at work?Peers are wonderful and supportive. The small group working meetings are the best part of working here. When we can work around leadership red tape and actually serve students and partners, wonderful things happen. Company has a strong and respectable mission and I know I'm making a difference
Constructive Feedback From Penn Foster Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Satisfactory, better Human Resources policies
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Yearly review, with compensation discussed
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?improvement starts with better executives who care
Penn Foster Company Information
Penn Foster Company Overview
Penn Foster College, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster High School are part of Penn Foster, Inc., a global leader in online
Penn Foster Mission, Vision & Values
Penn Foster Mission & Values
Penn Foster's mission is to enhance the lives of our students and clients through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and credentials that can help them work toward their goals of advancing in their chosen field, starting a new career, or pursuing lifelong learning.
| Headquarter | Scranton, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pennfosterinc.com |
| Founding Date | 1890 |
| Tel | 5709614845 |
| Company Status | Private |
Penn Foster Competitors
Penn Foster competitors include Open English and DreamBox Learning. Penn Foster ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Penn Foster 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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Penn Foster Employees
31 employees at Penn Foster have reviewed Penn Foster 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 31 Penn Foster employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Penn Foster are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Penn Foster, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Penn Foster are not very pleased with their team. 31 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Penn Foster are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Penn Foster believe the environment at Penn Foster is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Penn Foster is comfortably fast. About 55% of the employees at Penn Foster work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Penn Foster are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Penn Foster - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Scranton, PA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Scranton, PA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Penn Foster KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Penn Foster employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Penn Foster's KPIs and OKRs.
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Penn Foster CEO & Leadership
Penn Foster CEO - Frank Britt
45 /100
Frank’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Frank in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Scranton, PA. Frank Britt’s employees rank Penn Foster in the Bottom 20% for Team, in the Bottom 10% for Meetings, and in the Bottom 10% for Perks And Benefits. Britt is generally unpopular with Penn Foster employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Penn Foster’s competitors, Frank Britt ranks below both DreamBox Learning CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson and Open English CEO Andres Moreno.
Penn Foster Leadership
The Penn Foster Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Frank Britt, VP Finance Robin Iyoob, and Vice President Engineering Ranjan Bhattacharya
Frank Britt CEO / President
Frank Britt serves as the CEO / President of Penn Foster.
Robin Iyoob VP Finance
Robin Iyoob serves as the VP Finance of Penn Foster.
Ranjan Bhattacharya Vice President Engineering
Ranjan Bhattacharya serves as the Vice President Engineering of Penn Foster.
Kate Mosteller Vice President of Marketing
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Ronald Stefanski Managing Director
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Joshua Budway SVP, People
Joshua Budway serves as the SVP, People of Penn Foster Education. Joshua started at Penn Foster Education in December of... read more
Drew Fuhrmann Managing Director, Workforce Solutions
Drew Fuhrmann serves as the Managing Director, Workforce Solutions of Penn Foster Education. Drew started at Penn Foster... read more
Marie Davis Managing Director
Marie Davis serves as the Managing Director of Penn Foster Education. Marie started at Penn Foster Education in November... read more
Connie Dempsey Chief Academic Officer
Connie Dempsey serves as the Chief Academic Officer of Penn Foster.
Penn Foster Salaries
How much does Penn Foster pay?
How much do people at Penn Foster get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Penn Foster is $112,084, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,934, or $55 per hour.
At Penn Foster, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $216,678 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,577 annually. Average Penn Foster salaries by department include: Marketing at $100,394, Operations at $92,854, Business Development at $94,285, and IT at $84,662. Half of Penn Foster salaries are above $115,934.
16 employees at Penn Foster rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings) while 15 employees at Penn Foster rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $213k | $213k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $263k | $263k | 100th Percentile |
$112,084*
Average Compensation
$115,934*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Penn Foster Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Penn Foster
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Penn Foster across various culture dimensions.
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Penn Foster Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Penn Foster PTO
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Penn Foster
Who is the CEO of Penn Foster?
Penn Foster CEO is Frank Britt, their score by employees is 45
What is Penn Foster eNPS?
The eNPS for Penn Foster is -52
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Penn Foster?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 65k
What are the salaries in the HR in Penn Foster?
The average salaries for HR in Penn Foster is 113k
Who are Penn Foster competitors?
Penn Foster main competitors are Open English, DreamBox Learning
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