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Poly Company Culture
Poly Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Poly's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BGender
B-Manager
C+Perks & Benefits
C+Team
C+Poly CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Joe Burton
70 /100
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Diversity at Poly
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Diverse employees at Poly have rated Manager, CEO Rating, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Poly
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Poly have rated Team, Office Culture, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Poly 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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
2
Poly employees are 2% more likely to recommend Poly as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Poly
Working at Poly is rated below average by 51 employees, across various culture dimensions. Poly employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Poly’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Oakland, CA. See below in detail how working at Poly was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Poly
D+
Overall Company Culture at Poly is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
Poly ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Poly Employee Reviews
Out of 31 Poly employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Poly improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From Poly Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The recruiter was the best!
- What are some of the best things about your team?Really genuinely super nice people.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?opportunity to learn and dare to do things without the fear of failure.
Constructive Feedback From Poly Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Hierarchical, antiquated company masquerading as a tech company, which it is not. Really old school management styles and expectations.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Get rid of toxic managers and overall toxic work environment.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Below market pay and bonus rate for the industry and the position. Unlimited PTO is a bait and switch. Flexible work location is lip service. More than lip service to these areas would be really nice.
Poly Company Information
Poly Company Overview
Poly is the global communications company that powers authentic human connection and collaboration.
Poly Mission, Vision & Values
Poly Mission Statement
To create amazing new ways to hear, to see, to work, and to work together.
Poly Vision Statement
A world where you can listen, communicate, dream, create and collaborate, wherever you are.
Poly Values
- Create Industry-Leading Innovations
- Work for Excellence
- Wow Our Customers
- Act With Integrity
- Embrace Our Adventure Together
| Headquarter | 345 Encinal Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.poly.com |
| Founding Date | 1990 |
| Tel | 1 (800) POLYCOM or 1 (800 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PLT |
| Social Sites |
Poly Competitors
Poly competitors include BlueJeans Network and Avaya. Poly ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Poly 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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Poly Employees
51 employees at Poly have reviewed Poly 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 51 Poly 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 Poly are not very pleased with their total compensation at Poly, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Poly are generally satisfied with their team. 51 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Half of them believe the meetings at Poly are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Poly believe the environment at Poly is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Poly is comfortably fast. About 47% of the employees at Poly work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Poly are generally 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
Poly employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Poly report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Poly have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
89% of Poly employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Poly employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of Poly employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Poly employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
65% of Poly employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Poly - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Poly is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Poly employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% 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.
Poly KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Poly employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Poly's KPIs and OKRs.
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Poly CEO & Leadership
Poly CEO - Joe Burton
70 /100
Poly’s CEO Joe Burton started in this role in 2016. Joe’s approval rate is just above average, putting Joe in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Oakland, CA. Joe Burton is well regarded by employees for the Manager Poly offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. Joe is most liked by employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees with the company for Over 10 Years have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Poly’s competitors, Joe Burton ranks just above BlueJeans Network’s CEO Quentin Gallivan. With Joe’s leadership, Poly employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and Perks And Benefits. Joe was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Poly Leadership
The Poly Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Joe Burton, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President Amy Barzdukas, and Vice President, Sales Lisa Ayers
Joe Burton CEO / President
Joe Burton has held various executive positions at both Polycom and Plantronics since 2010. In 2016 he became President... read more
Amy Barzdukas Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President
Amy Barzdukas serves as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Polycom. Amy started at Polycom in... read more
Lisa Ayers Vice President, Sales
Lisa Ayers serves as the Vice President, Sales of Polycom. Lisa started at Polycom in October of 2012. Lisa currently... read more
Scott Esser Sr Director of Sales - East US - GEM Markets
Scott Esser serves as the Sr Director of Sales - East US - GEM Markets of Polycom. Scott started at Polycom in December... read more
Karl Hotz Executive Director - Corporate Strategy and Development
Karl Hotz serves as the Executive Director - Corporate Strategy and Development of Poly.
Prateek Kathpal VP Cloud, AI & Platform
Prateek Kathpal serves as the VP Cloud, AI & Platform of Poly.
Tarun Loomba Executive Vice President, Products and Solutions
Tarun Loomba serves as the Executive Vice President, Products and Solutions of Poly.
Marguerite McKee VP Engineering
Marguerite McKee serves as the VP Engineering of Polycom. Marguerite started at Polycom in September of 2003. Marguerite... read more
Danny Montejano VP Global Engineering Services and Quality
Danny Montejano serves as the VP Global Engineering Services and Quality of Poly.
Poly Salaries
How much does Poly pay?
How much do people at Poly get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Poly is $142,101, or $68 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $140,089, or $67 per hour.
At Poly, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $386,059 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,637 annually. Average Poly salaries by department include: Engineering at $159,158, Admin at $69,046, Sales at $171,969, and Operations at $109,473. Half of Poly salaries are above $140,089.
24 employees at Poly rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 80 ratings) while 21 employees at Poly rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Poly employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Senior QA, Editor, and Marketing Associate. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Poly employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $109k | $109k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $140k | $140k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $221k | $221k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $280k | $280k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $386k | $386k | 100th Percentile |
$142,101*
Average Compensation
$140,089*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Poly Salaries by City
Poly Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Poly
Diverse employees at Poly score the company 39/100 across various culture categories, placing Poly in the Bottom 5% 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 Poly across various culture dimensions.
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Poly Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Poly PTO
Poly's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Poly's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Poly's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Poly Careers
Poly Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Poly applied for 26 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 85% were approved, 8% certified-withdrawn, and 8% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Poly unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Poly after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
26
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 85% Granted (22 out of 26)
- 0% Denied ( out of 26)
- 8% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 26)
- 8% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 26)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Poly Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Poly on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Product | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 20% | |
All Industries | 20% | |
IT | 10% | |
Sales | 10% | |
Other | 10% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
San Jose | 20% | |
Sunnyvale | 10% | |
Austin | 10% | |
Remote | 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Poly
What is Poly address?
Poly location is at 345 Encinal Street
Who is the CEO of Poly?
Poly CEO is Joe Burton, their score by employees is 70
What is Poly eNPS?
The eNPS for Poly is 2
What is the salary for Designer in Poly?
Designer average salary in the US is 112k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Poly?
The average salaries for Engineering in Poly is 159k
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