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Planet Labs Company Culture
Planet Labs Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Planet Labs' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
B-Gender
C+Manager
C+Meetings
C+Team
C+Planet Labs CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
66 /100
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Diversity at Planet Labs
N/A
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C+
Women at Planet Labs have rated Manager, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Planet Labs 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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-17
Planet Labs employees are -17% more likely to recommend Planet Labs as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 49% | Detractors |
Working at Planet Labs
Working at Planet Labs is rated below average by 78 employees, across various culture dimensions. Planet Labs employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Planet Labs’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Planet Labs was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Planet Labs
C
Overall Company Culture at Planet Labs is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Planet Labs ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Planet Labs Employee Reviews
Out of 58 Planet Labs employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Planet Labs improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Planet Labs Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Equity grants, good total comp packages
- What makes you most happy at work?Making a difference and great coworkers.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Passion and focus on the mission.
Constructive Feedback From Planet Labs Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Self awareness. Learning the commercial earth observation business.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Need to understand and accept that there is competition out there
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Fundamental management soft skills. Some folks have it from prior roles, many do not.
Planet Labs Company Information
Planet Labs Company Overview
Planet Labs??aims to create an Earth-imaging satellite network with open data access.
Planet Labs Mission, Vision & Values
Planet Labs Mission & Values
Our Mission Control team uses patented automation software to manage our fleet of satellites, allowing just a handful of people to schedule imaging windows, push software in orbit, and download images to 30 ground stations throughout the world.
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.planet.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Company Status | Private |
Planet Labs Competitors
Planet Labs competitors include DigitalGlobe. Planet Labs ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Planet Labs compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Planet Labs Employees
78 employees at Planet Labs have reviewed Planet Labs 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 78 Planet Labs employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Planet Labs are not very pleased with their total compensation at Planet Labs, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Planet Labs are generally satisfied with their team. 78 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Planet Labs are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Planet Labs believe the environment at Planet Labs is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Planet Labs is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Planet Labs work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Planet Labs are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Planet Labs - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Planet Labs KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Planet Labs' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Planet Labs employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Planet Labs CEO & Leadership
Planet Labs CEO
66 /100
is generally unpopular with Planet Labs employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Engineering department, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and Female employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Planet Labs Leadership
The Planet Labs Executive Team is rated a “C”
Tina Hristova Vice President Finance
Tina Hristova serves as the Vice President Finance of Planet.. Tina started at Planet. in November of 2018. Tina... read more
Troy Toman Vice President Of Software Engineering
Troy Toman serves as the Vice President Of Software Engineering of Planet.. Troy started at Planet. in September of... read more
Garrick Ballantine Vice President of Sales, Americas
Garrick Ballantine serves as the Vice President of Sales, Americas of Planet.. Garrick started at Planet. in October of... read more
Hilary Salazar VP, Marketing
Hilary Salazar serves as the VP, Marketing of Planet.. Hilary started at Planet. in July of 2018. Hilary currently... read more
Trevor Hammond Vice President of Communications
Trevor Hammond serves as the Vice President of Communications of Planet.. Trevor started at Planet. in August of 2018.... read more
Nikki Hampton VP, People Team (HR + Recruiting)
Nikki Hampton serves as the VP, People Team (HR + Recruiting) of Planet.. Nikki started at Planet. in January of 2019.... read more
Nathan Dickerman Chief Commercial Officer
Nathan Dickerman serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Planet.. Nathan started at Planet. in July of 2018. Nathan... read more
William Eshagh Director of IT and Policy
William Eshagh serves as the Director of IT and Policy of Planet.. William started at Planet. in June of 2014. William... read more
Planet Labs Salaries
How much does Planet Labs pay?
How much do people at Planet Labs get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Planet Labs is $130,242, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,819, or $64 per hour.
At Planet Labs, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $247,856 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,121 annually. Average Planet Labs salaries by department include: Marketing at $116,710, Product at $165,399, Finance at $99,350, and Operations at $117,220. Half of Planet Labs salaries are above $133,819.
39 employees at Planet Labs rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 115 ratings) while 38 employees at Planet Labs rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 39 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $133k | $133k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $242k | $242k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $297k | $297k | 100th Percentile |
$130,242*
Average Compensation
$133,819*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Planet Labs Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Planet Labs
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Planet Labs across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Planet Labs Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Planet Labs PTO
Planet Labs' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year.
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Planet Labs Careers
Planet Labs Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Planet Labs applied for 14 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
14
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (14 out of 14)
- 0% Denied ( out of 14)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 14)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 14)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Planet Labs Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Planet Labs on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 33% | |
Product | 33% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
El Segundo | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Planet Labs
What is Planet Labs eNPS?
The eNPS for Planet Labs is -17
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in Planet Labs?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 125k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Planet Labs?
The average salaries for Admin in Planet Labs is 58k
Who are Planet Labs competitors?
Planet Labs main competitors are DigitalGlobe
What are the benefits at Planet Labs?
Planet Labs perks and benefits are Health Insurance
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