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Placester Company Culture
Placester Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Placester's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Retention
B+Happiness
BTeam
BPlacester CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Matthew Barba
72 /100
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Diversity at Placester
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Placester have rated Happiness, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Placester
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPlacester 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-17
Placester employees are -17% more likely to recommend Placester as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Placester
Working at Placester is rated average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Placester employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Retention categories, putting Placester’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Placester was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Placester
B-
Overall Company Culture at Placester is rated B-
Last updated months ago
Top
40%
Placester ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPlacester Employee Reviews
Out of 13 Placester employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Placester improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From Placester Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?CEO is realistic about the quality of the product, positioning in overall market, and improvements needed.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- What are some of the best things about your team?Good chemistry and camaraderie across teams
Constructive Feedback From Placester Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Long term vision, holistic thinking, letting the doers execute without thrashing
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Needs more focus on engg
Placester Company Information
Placester Company Overview
Enabling real estate agents to create and launch responsive websites with integrated MLS (IDX) listing data.
Placester Mission, Vision & Values
Placester Mission & Values
Placester is helping the real estate industry work smart by building software that “moves the industry online.” Our mission is to build software that enables real estate professionals to collaborate effectively, deliver outstanding consumer experiences, and ultimately grow their businesses online.
| Headquarter | Boston, MA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | placester.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | (800) 728-8391 |
| Company Status | Private |
Placester Competitors
Placester competitors include Trulia, AdWerx, and BoomTown. Placester ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Placester 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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Placester Employees
14 employees at Placester have reviewed Placester 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 14 Placester employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Placester are extremely happy with their total compensation at Placester, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Placester are extremely happy with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Placester are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Placester believe the environment at Placester is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Placester is comfortably fast. About 63% of the employees at Placester work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Placester are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Placester - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Placester is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Placester employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Placester KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Placester's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Placester employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Placester CEO & Leadership
Placester CEO - Matthew Barba
72 /100
Matthew’s approval rate is just above average, putting Matthew in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Matthew Barba is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Placester offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Matthew is most liked by Male employees and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. When compared to Placester’s competitors, Matthew Barba ranks just above BoomTown’s CEO Grier Allen. With Matthew’s leadership, Placester employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Matthew was rated slightly below average for Outlook.
Placester Leadership
The Placester Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Matthew Barba, CTO Matt Barba, and Vice President of Finance Stan Thouveny
Matthew Barba CEO / President
Matthew Barba serves as the CEO / President of Placester.
Matt Barba CTO
Matt Barba serves as the CTO of Placester, Inc.. Matt started at Placester, Inc. in January of 2018. Matt currently... read more
Stan Thouveny Vice President of Finance
Stan Thouveny serves as the Vice President of Finance of Placester, Inc.. Stan started at Placester, Inc. in August of... read more
Michael Ferioli VP of Engineering
Michael Ferioli serves as the VP of Engineering of Placester, Inc.. Michael started at Placester, Inc. in June of 2018.... read more
Seth Price VP of Product
Seth Price serves as the VP of Product of Placester.
Placester Salaries
How much does Placester pay?
How much do people at Placester get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Placester is $101,272, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $126,053, or $60 per hour.
At Placester, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $170,505 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,844 annually. Average Placester salaries by department include: Marketing at $151,311, Design at $85,620, Engineering at $115,287, and HR at $75,482. Half of Placester salaries are above $126,053.
9 employees at Placester rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at Placester rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $97k | $97k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $125k | $125k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $182k | $182k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $233k | $233k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 100th Percentile |
$101,272*
Average Compensation
$126,053*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Placester Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Placester
Diverse employees at Placester score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Placester in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Placester across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Placester Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Placester PTO
Placester's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Placester's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.
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Placester Careers
Placester Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Placester applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Placester on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 25% | |
Legal | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
Jamaica Plain | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Placester
Who is the CEO of Placester?
Placester CEO is Matthew Barba, their score by employees is 72
What is Placester eNPS?
The eNPS for Placester is -17
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Placester?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 100k
What are the salaries in the Product in Placester?
The average salaries for Product in Placester is 116k
Who are Placester competitors?
Placester main competitors are Trulia, AdWerx, BoomTown
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