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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
18
TOTAL
RATINGS
221

POPULUS GROUP Company Culture

POPULUS GROUP Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.9/5
POPULUS GROUP's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

POPULUS GROUP CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bobby Herrera POPULUS GROUP's CEO
Bobby Herrera
58 /100

Diversity at POPULUS GROUP

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at POPULUS GROUP have rated Manager, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at POPULUS GROUP

POPULUS GROUP 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-29

POPULUS GROUP employees are -29% more likely to recommend POPULUS GROUP as a great place to work

14%Promoters
43%Passives
43%Detractors

Working at POPULUS GROUP

Working at POPULUS GROUP is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. POPULUS GROUP employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting POPULUS GROUP’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at POPULUS GROUP was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at POPULUS GROUP

C-

Overall Company Culture at POPULUS GROUP is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
30%

POPULUS GROUP ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

POPULUS GROUP Employee Reviews

Out of 5 POPULUS GROUP employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping POPULUS GROUP improve their work culture.

33%
67%
Positive Reviews33%
Constructive Feedback67%

Positive Reviews From POPULUS GROUP Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    People are great Culture is good, but cult like at times Management is to far removed

Constructive Feedback From POPULUS GROUP Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Pay and benefits while working here expertly the pay
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Pay ranges are within market standards, and they have “unique” perks. But, overall it’s a shell of a health plan and the rest of the benefits are below market sta

POPULUS GROUP Company Information

POPULUS GROUP Mission, Vision & Values

POPULUS GROUP Mission Statement

We're driven by the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed.

POPULUS GROUP Vision Statement

We want to be the first choice partner for companies.

POPULUS GROUP Values

  • Effeciency
  • Sustained
  • Acceptance
  • Integrity
  • Competance
HeadquarterAustin, TX
United States of America
Websitewww.populusgroup.com

POPULUS GROUP Competitors

POPULUS GROUP competitors include Allegis Global Solutions. POPULUS GROUP ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how POPULUS GROUP compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Allegis Global Solutions' Logo
    Allegis Global Solutions
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    POPULUS GROUP's Logo
    POPULUS GROUP
    2.9/5

POPULUS GROUP Employees

18 employees at POPULUS GROUP have reviewed POPULUS GROUP 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 18 POPULUS GROUP employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at POPULUS GROUP are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at POPULUS GROUP, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at POPULUS GROUP are generally satisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at POPULUS GROUP are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at POPULUS GROUP believe the environment at POPULUS GROUP is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at POPULUS GROUP is moderate. About 66% of the employees at POPULUS GROUP work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at POPULUS GROUP are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining POPULUS GROUP - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Austin about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Austin employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% 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.

POPULUS GROUP KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of POPULUS GROUP's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 POPULUS GROUP employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

POPULUS GROUP CEO & Leadership

POPULUS GROUP CEO - Bobby Herrera

Bobby Herrera POPULUS GROUP's CEO
58 /100

Bobby’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bobby in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Austin. Bobby Herrera’s employees rank POPULUS GROUP in the Top 5% for Office Culture, in the Top 25% for Professional Development, and in the Top 40% for Environment. When compared to POPULUS GROUP’s competitors, Bobby Herrera ranks below Allegis Global Solutions CEO Chad Lane.

POPULUS GROUP Leadership

The POPULUS GROUP Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Bobby Herrera, Vice President of Operations Tom Mehl, and Vice President of Human Resources Karen Philbrick

  • Bobby Herrera  CEO / President

    Bobby Herrera CEO / President

    Bobby Herrera serves as the CEO / President of POPULUS GROUP.

  • Tom Mehl Vice President of Operations

    Tom Mehl serves as the Vice President of Operations of Populus Group. Tom started at Populus Group in January of 2012.... read more

  • Karen Philbrick Vice President of Human Resources

    Karen Philbrick serves as the Vice President of Human Resources of Populus Group. Karen started at Populus Group in... read more

  • Mel Mallinak Executive Director of Strategic Accounts

    Mel Mallinak serves as the Executive Director of Strategic Accounts of Populus Group. Mel currently resides in the... read more

  • Frank DeCastro Vice President - Channel Development

    Frank DeCastro serves as the Vice President - Channel Development of Populus Group. Frank currently resides in the... read more

  • Bruce Bowne Regional VP, Finance & Analytics

    Bruce Bowne serves as the Regional VP, Finance & Analytics of Populus Group. Bruce currently resides in the Greater Los... read more

  • Marcel Harris Head Management

    Marcel Harris serves as the Head Management of POPULUS GROUP.

  • Ed H Vice President of Workforce Management Solutions

    Ed H serves as the Vice President of Workforce Management Solutions of POPULUS GROUP.

  • Lisa English Principal Medical Writer

    Lisa English serves as the Principal Medical Writer of POPULUS GROUP.

POPULUS GROUP Salaries

How much does POPULUS GROUP pay?

How much do people at POPULUS GROUP get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at POPULUS GROUP is $128,553, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $254,677, or $122 per hour.

At POPULUS GROUP, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $267,577 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,517 annually. Average POPULUS GROUP salaries by department include: HR at $77,954, Marketing at $109,534, Design at $82,940, and Customer Support at $62,434. Half of POPULUS GROUP salaries are above $254,677.

9 employees at POPULUS GROUP rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings) while 9 employees at POPULUS GROUP rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$111k
$111k1st Percentile
25th Percentile
$162k
$162k25th Percentile
50th Percentile
$239k
$239k50th Percentile
75th Percentile
$264k
$264k75th Percentile
100th Percentile
$392k
$392k100th Percentile
$128,553*
Average Compensation
$254,677*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

POPULUS GROUP Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at POPULUS GROUP

Diverse employees at POPULUS GROUP score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing POPULUS GROUP in the Bottom 40% 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 POPULUS GROUP across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

POPULUS GROUP Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

POPULUS GROUP PTO

POPULUS GROUP's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. POPULUS GROUP's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo50%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

POPULUS GROUP Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, POPULUS GROUP applied for 972 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, 8% withdrawn, and 1% denied.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at POPULUS GROUP unveil that 74 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 14 were withdrawn by POPULUS GROUP after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

972
Total Applied
  • 90% Granted (873 out of 972)
  • 1% Denied (11 out of 972)
  • 8% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (74 out of 972)
  • 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (14 out of 972)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding POPULUS GROUP

Who is the CEO of POPULUS GROUP?

POPULUS GROUP CEO is Bobby Herrera, their score by employees is 58

What is POPULUS GROUP eNPS?

The eNPS for POPULUS GROUP is -29

What is the salary for Sales Manager in POPULUS GROUP?

Sales Manager average salary in the US is 138k

What are the salaries in the Admin in POPULUS GROUP?

The average salaries for Admin in POPULUS GROUP is 45k

Who are POPULUS GROUP competitors?

POPULUS GROUP main competitors are Allegis Global Solutions

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