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Powells Company Culture
Powells Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.3/5
Powells' Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
B-Manager
C+Team
C+Outlook
DWork Culture
DPowells CEO
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24 /100
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Diversity at Powells
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F
Diverse employees at Powells have rated Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Powells
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D-
Women at Powells have rated Environment, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Powells 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 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-87
Powells employees are -87% more likely to recommend Powells as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 87% | Detractors |
Working at Powells
Working at Powells is rated below average by 55 employees, across various culture dimensions. Powells employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Powells’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Portland. See below in detail how working at Powells was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Powells
F
Overall Company Culture at Powells is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
Powells ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Powells Employee Reviews
Out of 40 Powells employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Powells improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From Powells Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Just talking, getting to know each other. What books we like. Telling jokes. A safe space to vent or ask for help. In general, people are really nice
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My coworkers and the union.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Interacting with my co-workers, and being able to meet authors and work with books
Constructive Feedback From Powells Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and fixing problems in the moment
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Paying us what we're worth. Also ensuring people who have given years to the company get to keep their seniority.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Maybe increasing accessibility and outreach to potential applicants
Powells Company Information
Powells Company Overview
Powell's Books is an online bookstore that offers a diverse range of new and used books.
| Headquarter | Portland, OR United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.powells.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1971 |
| Tel | 503-228-0540 |
Powells Competitors
Powells competitors include Amazon. Powells ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Powells compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Powells Employees
55 employees at Powells have reviewed Powells 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 55 Powells employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Powells are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Powells, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Powells are generally satisfied with their team. 55 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Powells are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Powells believe the environment at Powells is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Powells is moderate. About 100% of the employees at Powells work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Powells are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Powells - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Portland about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Portland employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% 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.
Powells KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Powells' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Powells employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Powells Salaries
How much does Powells pay?
How much do people at Powells get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Powells is $117,838, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,849, or $59 per hour.
At Powells, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $221,693 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,401 annually. Average Powells salaries by department include: Engineering at $148,083, Operations at $106,058, Legal at $221,693, and Admin at $59,500. Half of Powells salaries are above $122,849.
36 employees at Powells rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 112 ratings) while 36 employees at Powells rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 39 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $96k | $96k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $207k | $207k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $267k | $267k | 100th Percentile |
$117,838*
Average Compensation
$122,849*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Powells Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Powells
Diverse employees at Powells score the company 44/100 across various culture categories, placing Powells in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Powells across various culture dimensions.
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Powells Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Powells PTO
Powells' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Powells' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Powells
What is Powells eNPS?
The eNPS for Powells is -87
What is the salary for Developer in Powells?
Developer average salary in the US is 76k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Powells?
The average salaries for Engineering in Powells is 148k
Who are Powells competitors?
Powells main competitors are Amazon
What are the benefits at Powells?
Powells perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
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