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Plusgrade Company Culture
Plusgrade Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Plusgrade's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Professional Development
C-Retention
C-Team
C-Outlook
D+Plusgrade CEO
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Ken Harris
51 /100
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Diversity at Plusgrade
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPlusgrade 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-33
Plusgrade employees are -33% more likely to recommend Plusgrade as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at Plusgrade
Working at Plusgrade is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Plusgrade employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Plusgrade’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Plusgrade was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Plusgrade
D+
Overall Company Culture at Plusgrade is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
Plusgrade ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPlusgrade Employee Reviews
Out of 16 Plusgrade employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Plusgrade improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 54% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 46% |
Positive Reviews From Plusgrade Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The coding question was done by pair programming.
- What did you like most about the interview process?My interview was not representative of current interview practice, so I should not provide a comment here.
- What makes you most happy at work?Seeing everyone collaborate so closely and learning so fast.
Constructive Feedback From Plusgrade Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Equity been given very sparingly.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?So much, too much. All of it.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Firing CEO and his friends
Plusgrade Company Information
Plusgrade Company Overview
The market leading provider of upgrade solutions, a key segment of the fast-growing ancillary revenue and merchandising sector
| Headquarter | New York City, NY 10018 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.plusgrade.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | (917) 740-7291 |
| Company Status | Private |
Plusgrade Employees
16 employees at Plusgrade have reviewed Plusgrade 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 16 Plusgrade employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Plusgrade are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Plusgrade, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Plusgrade are generally satisfied with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Plusgrade are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Plusgrade believe the environment at Plusgrade is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Plusgrade is comfortably fast. About 69% of the employees at Plusgrade work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Plusgrade are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Plusgrade - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Plusgrade is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Plusgrade 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.
Plusgrade KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Plusgrade employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Plusgrade's KPIs and OKRs.
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Plusgrade CEO & Leadership
Plusgrade CEO - Ken Harris
51 /100
Ken’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Ken in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Ken Harris’s employees rank Plusgrade in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Bottom 30% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 30% for Retention.
Plusgrade Leadership
The Plusgrade Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Ken Harris, Chief Technology Officer Chris Wolf, and VP Business Development Mike King
Ken Harris CEO / President
Ken Harris serves as the CEO / President of Plusgrade.
Chris Wolf Chief Technology Officer
Chris Wolf serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Plusgrade.
Mike King VP Business Development
Mike King serves as the VP Business Development of Plusgrade.
Chris Engle Chief Commercial Officer
Chris Engle serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Plusgrade. Chris started at Plusgrade in March of 2017. Chris... read more
Ryan Chavez SVP, Client Solutions
Ryan Chavez serves as the SVP, Client Solutions of Plusgrade. Ryan started at Plusgrade in June of 2012. Ryan currently... read more
Emma Welfare VP Product
Emma Welfare serves as the VP Product of Plusgrade. Emma started at Plusgrade in December of 2017. Emma currently... read more
Eric Dinehart VP, Partner Success
Eric Dinehart serves as the VP, Partner Success of Plusgrade. Eric started at Plusgrade in April of 2018. Eric currently... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at Plusgrade
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Plusgrade across various culture dimensions.
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Plusgrade PTO
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Plusgrade Careers
Plusgrade Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Plusgrade 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
Let Plusgrade Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Plusgrade on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Austin | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Plusgrade
Who is the CEO of Plusgrade?
Plusgrade CEO is Ken Harris, their score by employees is 51
What is Plusgrade eNPS?
The eNPS for Plusgrade is -33
Who is Plusgrade leadership?
Chris Wolf, Mike King & Chris Engle are part of Plusgrade leadership, Ken Harris is the CEO
Does Plusgrade allow employees to work from home?
60% of the employees of Plusgrade report that they work hybrid - 1-2 days in office
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