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Playboy Company Culture
Playboy Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.4/5
Playboy's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Environment
A+Happiness
A+Meetings
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Playboy CEO
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Ben Kohn
57 /100
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Diversity at Playboy
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B+
Diverse employees at Playboy have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Playboy
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C-
Women at Playboy have rated Retention, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Playboy 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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-39
Playboy employees are -39% more likely to recommend Playboy as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 7% | Passives |
| 66% | Detractors |
Working at Playboy
Working at Playboy is rated highly by 1030 employees, across various culture dimensions. Playboy employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Environment, and Happiness categories, putting Playboy’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Playboy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Playboy
A-
Overall Company Culture at Playboy is rated A-
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Top
15%
Playboy ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Playboy Employee Reviews
Out of 91 Playboy employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Playboy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From Playboy Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?When you start searching for a job, one of the most important things you’ll come across is the job title. A job title isn’t just a label—it reflects your role, responsibilities, seniority, and sometimes even the industry you’re in. For job seekers, knowing different job titles is key to expl
- What makes you most happy at work?When you start searching for a job, one of the most important things you’ll come across is the job title. A job title isn’t just a label—it reflects your role, responsibilities, seniority, and sometimes even the industry you’re in. For job seekers, knowing different job titles is key to expl
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?When you start searching for a job, one of the most important things you’ll come across is the job title. A job title isn’t just a label—it reflects your role, responsibilities, seniority, and sometimes even the industry you’re in. For job seekers, knowing different job titles is key to expl
Constructive Feedback From Playboy Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The team leader are supporting every person
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am a newcomer boy
Playboy Company Information
Playboy Company Overview
Playboy Enterprises is a media and lifestyle company engaged various licensing operations.
Playboy was founded in 1953 and its current CEO is Ben Kohn. Since its inception 73 years ago, Playboy has grown to 1100 employees.
Playboy Mission, Vision & Values
Playboy Mission & Values
Our mission is to create a culture where all people can pursue pleasure.
Playboy Vision Statement
Our vision of the world, a place for everybody and every body to experience delight, surprise and joy. After all, freedom is meaningless if it s enjoyed by only a privileged few.
| Headquarter | Beverly Hills, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.playboy.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1953 |
| Tel | 312-751-8000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Playboy Competitors
Playboy competitors include FriendFinder Networks and Alpha Media. Playboy ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Playboy 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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Playboy Employees
Playboy has 1100 employees. 1030 employees at Playboy have reviewed Playboy across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 1030 Playboy employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Playboy are extremely happy with their total compensation at Playboy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Playboy are pleased with their team. 1030 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Playboy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Playboy believe the environment at Playboy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Playboy is extremely fast. About 73% of the employees at Playboy work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Playboy 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
Playboy employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Playboy report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
89% of Playboy employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Playboy employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
90% of Playboy employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Playboy - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Playboy is that the company was prepared on their first day. Playboy 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.
Playboy KPIs and OKRs
At Playboy 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Playboy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Playboy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Playboy CEO & Leadership
Playboy CEO - Ben Kohn
57 /100
Playboy’s CEO Ben Kohn started in this role in 2018. Ben’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Ben in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Ben Kohn’s employees rank Playboy in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 5% for Environment, and in the Top 5% for Happiness. Kohn is generally unpopular with Playboy employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Design department, and by employees in the Finance department and Caucasian employees. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Playboy’s competitors, Ben Kohn ranks below Alpha Media CEO Dan Bova.
Playboy Leadership
The Playboy Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Ben Kohn, Founder and Editor-In-Chief Hugh M. Hefner, and Senior Vice President of Sales and Publisher of Playboy Magazine Brian Hoar
Ben Kohn CEO / President
Ben Kohn serves as the CEO / President of Playboy.
Hugh M. Hefner Founder and Editor-In-Chief
Mr. Hugh M. Hefner, known as Hef, founded Playboy Enterprises Inc. in 1953 and has been its Editor-in-Chief since... read more
Brian Hoar Senior Vice President of Sales and Publisher of Playboy Magazine
Mr. Brian Hoar has been a Senior Vice President of Sales and Publisher of Playboy Magazine at Playboy Enterprises, Inc.... read more
Reena Patel Chief Commercial Officer
Ms. Reena Patel has been Chief Commercial Officer at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. since December 6, 2016. Ms. Patel... read more
David Israel Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. David Israel serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. and has been its Chief Financial... read more
Cooper Hefner Chief Creative Officer
Mr. Cooper Hefner has been the Chief Creative Officer at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. since November 29, 2016. Mr. Hefner... read more
Mike Violano Senior Vice President
Mr. Mike Violano serves as Senior Vice President at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Violano served as Vice President of... read more
Rachel L. Sagan Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel
Ms. Rachel L. Sagan has been an Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel at Playboy Enterprises,... read more
Playboy Salaries
How much does Playboy pay?
How much do people at Playboy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Playboy is $107,316, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,414, or $50 per hour.
At Playboy, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $209,057 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $49,010 annually. Average Playboy salaries by department include: Sales at $88,185, HR at $107,432, Marketing at $86,707, and Engineering at $133,835. Half of Playboy salaries are above $105,414.
197 employees at Playboy rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 588 ratings) while 189 employees at Playboy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 191 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $104k | $104k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $188k | $188k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $234k | $234k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $360k | $360k | 100th Percentile |
$107,316*
Average Compensation
$105,414*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Playboy Salaries by City
Playboy Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Playboy
Diverse employees at Playboy score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Playboy in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Playboy across various culture dimensions.
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Playboy Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Playboy PTO
Playboy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Playboy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Playboy Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Playboy on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
Executive | 17% | |
Engineering | 8% | |
IT | 8% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Other | 42% |
Candidates By Location
Beverly Hills | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
Austin | 8% | |
Los Angeles | 8% | |
El Segundo | 8% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Playboy
Who is the CEO of Playboy?
Playboy CEO is Ben Kohn, their score by employees is 57
What is Playboy eNPS?
The eNPS for Playboy is -39
What is the salary for Recruiter in Playboy?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Playboy?
The average salaries for Engineering in Playboy is 134k
How many employees work in Playboy?
Playboy has 1100 employees
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