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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
28
TOTAL
RATINGS
385

Pepperdine University Company Culture

Pepperdine University Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.6/5
Pepperdine University's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Pepperdine University CEO

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 Pepperdine University's CEO
68 /100

Diversity at Pepperdine University

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D

Diverse employees at Pepperdine University have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Pepperdine University

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D

Women at Pepperdine University have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Pepperdine University 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

7

Pepperdine University employees are 7% more likely to recommend Pepperdine University as a great place to work

45%Promoters
17%Passives
38%Detractors

Working at Pepperdine University

Working at Pepperdine University is rated below average by 28 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pepperdine University employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Pepperdine University’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Pepperdine University was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Pepperdine University

D

Overall Company Culture at Pepperdine University is rated D

Last updated months ago

Bottom
20%

Pepperdine University ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Pepperdine University Employee Reviews

Out of 20 Pepperdine University employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pepperdine University improve their work culture.

77%
23%
Positive Reviews77%
Constructive Feedback23%

Positive Reviews From Pepperdine University Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    I got to teach a topic to a group that included fellow instructors as well as students. They gave great feedback and input after it was done, and we traded teaching ideas. They appreciated the effort I put into what I presented.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The willingness of everyone here to help you out when you need it. People habitually hold doors open. They routinely say hello and take time to see how you are doing. There is universal pride people take in doing their best here.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Medical and dental is nearly 100% covered. It includes vision as well.

Constructive Feedback From Pepperdine University Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    There is a lack of direction and focus at the Business School. There needs to be a change in the leadership team and more management training to inspire staff.
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Truly care about and inspire the staff.
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Be more collaborative and have shared strategic outcomes.

Pepperdine University Company Information

Pepperdine University Company Overview

Pepperdine University provides degree programs in undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

HeadquarterMalibu, CA 90263
United States of America
Websitepepperdine.edu/
Founding Date1937
Tel(310) 506-4000
Company StatusPrivate
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Pepperdine University employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Pepperdine University report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
86% of Pepperdine University employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Pepperdine University employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
79% of Pepperdine University employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Pepperdine University Employees

Pepperdine University has 2602 employees. 28 employees at Pepperdine University have reviewed Pepperdine University 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 28 Pepperdine University employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Pepperdine University are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Pepperdine University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Pepperdine University are pleased with their team. 28 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Pepperdine University are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Pepperdine University believe the environment at Pepperdine University is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pepperdine University is moderate. About 57% of the employees at Pepperdine University work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Pepperdine University are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Pepperdine University - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Pepperdine University is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Pepperdine University employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 67% 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.

Pepperdine University KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Pepperdine University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Pepperdine University employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes20%
No80%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Pepperdine University Salaries

How much does Pepperdine University pay?

How much do people at Pepperdine University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pepperdine University is $140,656, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,381, or $56 per hour.

At Pepperdine University, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $266,929 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,387 annually. Average Pepperdine University salaries by department include: HR at $86,761, IT at $90,458, Product at $142,318, and Legal at $266,928. Half of Pepperdine University salaries are above $118,381.

17 employees at Pepperdine University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 57 ratings) while 16 employees at Pepperdine University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$66k
$66k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$88k
$88k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$114k
$114k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$178k
$178k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$254k
$254k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$257k
$257k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$325k
$325k100th Percentile
$140,656*
Average Compensation
$118,381*
Median Compensation

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

Pepperdine University Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Pepperdine University

Diverse employees at Pepperdine University score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Pepperdine University in the Bottom 20% 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 Pepperdine University across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

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Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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Pepperdine University 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Unique Office Space

Pepperdine University PTO

Pepperdine University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Pepperdine University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo33%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo67%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

All Industries
67%
Marketing
33%

Candidates By Location

Los Angeles
67%
Beverly Hills
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pepperdine University

What is Pepperdine University eNPS?

The eNPS for Pepperdine University is 7

What is the salary for HR Manager in Pepperdine University?

HR Manager average salary in the US is 95k

What are the salaries in the Design in Pepperdine University?

The average salaries for Design in Pepperdine University is 82k

How many employees work in Pepperdine University?

Pepperdine University has 2602 employees

What are the benefits at Pepperdine University?

Pepperdine University perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement & Unique Office Space

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