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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPlaypower employees are -51% more likely to recommend Playpower as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Playpower is rated below average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Playpower employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Playpower’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Hickory, NC. See below in detail how working at Playpower was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Playpower is rated D
Last updated 20 days ago
Playpower ranks in the Bottom 15% 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 BetterOut of 6 Playpower employee reviews, 17% were positive. The remaining 83% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Playpower improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 17% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 83% |
What are some of the best things about your team?We work well together, help one another in time of hardship.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and believe in what we are doing
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Significantly lower pay compared to others in same kinda job.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?It hard to work as a team when their is no leader.
PlayPower, Inc. is a holding company.
Dedicated to enabling people of all ages to experience the power of play.
To promote happier individuals and healthier communities.
| Headquarter | 11515 Vanstory Drive Suite 100 Huntersville, NC 28078 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | playpower.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | 704-949-1600 |
| Company Status | Private |
Playpower competitors include PlayCore. Playpower ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Playpower compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
14 employees at Playpower have reviewed Playpower across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 20 days ago.
Overall, the 14 Playpower 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 Playpower are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Playpower, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Playpower are generally satisfied with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Playpower are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Playpower believe the environment at Playpower is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Playpower is extremely fast. About 57% of the employees at Playpower work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Playpower are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Hickory, NC about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Hickory, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Playpower's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Playpower employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Joseph’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Joseph in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Hickory, NC. Joseph Copeland’s employees rank Playpower in the Bottom 30% for Manager, in the Bottom 30% for Team, and in the Bottom 25% for Leadership. When compared to Playpower’s competitors, Joseph Copeland ranks below PlayCore CEO Roger Posacki.
The Playpower Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Joseph Copeland, SVP and CFO Mike Pruss, and Vice President - Information Technology Alfred Sobrinho
Joseph Copeland CEO / President
Joseph Copeland serves as the CEO / President of Playpower.
Mike Pruss SVP and CFO
Mike Pruss serves as the SVP and CFO of Playpower.
Alfred Sobrinho Vice President - Information Technology
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Michael Sutton Vice President, Sales
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Todd Brinker Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, Outdoor Play
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Michael Laris VP Global Innovation
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Ray Patterson VP of Global Operations and Supply Chain
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Billy Joyce VP of International Sales
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Steve Malriat VP Operational Finance
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How much do people at Playpower get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Playpower is $94,547, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,088, or $49 per hour.
At Playpower, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $124,418 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,039 annually. Average Playpower salaries by department include: Sales at $105,651, Engineering at $110,544, Operations at $93,369, and Admin at $52,661. Half of Playpower salaries are above $103,088.
8 employees at Playpower rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at Playpower rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $82k | $82k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $99k | $99k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $147k | $147k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $192k | $192k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $261k | $261k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $266k | $266k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Playpower across various culture dimensions.
Playpower's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Playpower's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Playpower address?
Playpower location is at 11515 Vanstory Drive Suite 100
Who is the CEO of Playpower?
Playpower CEO is Joseph Copeland, their score by employees is 54
What is Playpower eNPS?
The eNPS for Playpower is -51
What is the salary for Designer in Playpower?
Designer average salary in the US is 95k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Playpower?
The average salaries for Marketing in Playpower is 87k