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Pocket Gems Company Culture
Pocket Gems Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
Pocket Gems' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A+CEO Rating
BCompensation
C+Environment
C+Executive Team
C+Pocket Gems CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ben Liu
72 /100
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Diversity at Pocket Gems
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Pocket Gems have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Pocket Gems
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Pocket Gems have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Pocket Gems 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-21
Pocket Gems employees are -21% more likely to recommend Pocket Gems as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Pocket Gems
Working at Pocket Gems is rated below average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pocket Gems employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Pocket Gems’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Pocket Gems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pocket Gems
C-
Overall Company Culture at Pocket Gems is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
Pocket Gems ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Pocket Gems Employee Reviews
Out of 8 Pocket Gems employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pocket Gems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From Pocket Gems Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Unlimited vacation plan and 401(k).
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are positive, kind, hard-working, creative and cooperative
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My team lead is an warm, driven, empathetic but super proactive leader
Constructive Feedback From Pocket Gems Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?More team building activities are needed. More diversity hires are needed. Asian and Caucasian employees are well represented, but all other groups fall short of the regional demographics.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They lowballed me by about $15,000 because I was desperately needing work visa and green card support.
Pocket Gems Company Information
Pocket Gems Company Overview
Pocket Gems' mission is to be one of the world’s great creators of innovative interactive entertainment on mobile.
Pocket Gems Mission, Vision & Values
Pocket Gems Mission Statement
We have two missions: 1) Build the world’s best mobile engineering team! 2) Become a global leader in the mobile entertainment industry
Pocket Gems Vision Statement
We oversee the vision of products that are played by millions of people from concept to launch and beyond. We apply both creative and analytical thinking to own the development, strategic vision, and business operations for our games.
Pocket Gems Values
- Always do the right thing
- Work together as one team
- Value people and develop their greatness
- Fun comes first in our products
- Care for our players
- Continuously iterate and improve
| Headquarter | Montgomery and Bush San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | pocketgems.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Company Status | Private |
Pocket Gems Competitors
Pocket Gems competitors include KIXEYE, Disruptor Beam, and Storm8. Pocket Gems ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pocket Gems 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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Pocket Gems Employees
17 employees at Pocket Gems have reviewed Pocket Gems 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 17 Pocket Gems 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 Pocket Gems are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Pocket Gems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pocket Gems are generally satisfied with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Pocket Gems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pocket Gems believe the environment at Pocket Gems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pocket Gems is extremely fast. About 71% of the employees at Pocket Gems work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Pocket Gems are not very 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
Pocket Gems employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Pocket Gems report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
86% of Pocket Gems employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Pocket Gems employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of Pocket Gems employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Pocket Gems - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Pocket Gems is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Pocket Gems employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Pocket Gems KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Pocket Gems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Pocket Gems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Pocket Gems CEO & Leadership
Pocket Gems CEO - Ben Liu
72 /100
Ben’s approval rate is just above average, putting Ben in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Ben Liu is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Pocket Gems offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Ben is most liked by employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years and employees in the Engineering department. However, Female employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Pocket Gems’s competitors, Ben Liu ranks just above Disruptor Beam’s CEO Jon Radoff. With Ben’s leadership, Pocket Gems employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Compensation. Ben was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Pocket Gems Leadership
The Pocket Gems Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Ben Liu, Vice President, Finance Helen Hsu, and VP Engineering David Underhill
Ben Liu CEO / President
Ben Liu serves as the CEO / President of Pocket Gems.
Helen Hsu Vice President, Finance
Helen Hsu serves as the Vice President, Finance of Pocket Gems.
David Underhill VP Engineering
David Underhill serves as the VP Engineering of Pocket Gems.
Harlan Crystal Founder, CTO
Harlan Crystal serves as the Founder, CTO of Pocket Gems.
Michael Fedor VP, Live Product
Michael Fedor serves as the VP, Live Product of Pocket Gems. Michael started at Pocket Gems in March of 2016. Michael... read more
Cass Phillipps Director of Story, Episode
Cass Phillipps serves as the Director of Story, Episode of Pocket Gems.
Jon Selin Vice President of Game Design
Jon Selin serves as the Vice President of Game Design of Pocket Gems.
John Kim Vice President of Product Management
John Kim serves as the Vice President of Product Management of Pocket Gems.
David Rose VP, Product - Episode
David Rose serves as the VP, Product - Episode of Pocket Gems.
Pocket Gems Salaries
How much does Pocket Gems pay?
How much do people at Pocket Gems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pocket Gems is $131,429, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $154,706, or $74 per hour.
At Pocket Gems, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $307,824 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,652 annually. Average Pocket Gems salaries by department include: Customer Support at $78,750, Product at $148,495, Design at $107,143, and HR at $118,284. Half of Pocket Gems salaries are above $154,706.
10 employees at Pocket Gems rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 9 employees at Pocket Gems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $117k | $117k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $153k | $153k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $222k | $222k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $293k | $293k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $370k | $370k | 100th Percentile |
$131,429*
Average Compensation
$154,706*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Pocket Gems Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Pocket Gems
Diverse employees at Pocket Gems score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing Pocket Gems in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Pocket Gems across various culture dimensions.
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Pocket Gems Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Pocket Gems PTO
Pocket Gems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Pocket Gems' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Pocket Gems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Pocket Gems Careers
Pocket Gems Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Pocket Gems applied for 25 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 92% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
25
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 92% Granted (23 out of 25)
- 0% Denied ( out of 25)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 25)
- 8% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 25)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Pocket Gems Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Pocket Gems on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 20% | |
Marketing | 18% | |
Design | 13% | |
Product | 8% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 70% | |
|---|---|---|
San Leandro | 3% | |
Brandon | 3% | |
Franklin | 3% | |
San Rafael | 3% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pocket Gems
What is Pocket Gems address?
Pocket Gems location is at Montgomery and Bush
Who is the CEO of Pocket Gems?
Pocket Gems CEO is Ben Liu, their score by employees is 72
What is Pocket Gems eNPS?
The eNPS for Pocket Gems is -21
What is the salary for Director of Product in Pocket Gems?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 178k
What are the salaries in the HR in Pocket Gems?
The average salaries for HR in Pocket Gems is 118k
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