PPL Company Culture
PPL Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.7/5
PPL's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
C+Diversity
C+Happiness
CTeam
CRetention
CPPL CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
William Spence
56 /100
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Diversity at PPL
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
C+
Diverse employees at PPL have rated Manager, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at PPL
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
D+
Women at PPL have rated Outlook, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
PPL 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
Recommend to a Friend?
-19
PPL employees are -19% more likely to recommend PPL as a great place to work
| 34% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at PPL
Working at PPL is rated below average by 39 employees, across various culture dimensions. PPL employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting PPL’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Reading, PA. See below in detail how working at PPL was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at PPL
D
Overall Company Culture at PPL is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
PPL ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
PPL Employee Reviews
Out of 71 PPL employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping PPL improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 57% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 43% |
Positive Reviews From PPL Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I was interviewed during the whole covid crisis so it was relatively easy and quick. At tgat time the interviewing and hiring process was shortened. They were in dire need of employees.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Concientious and dedicated. Willing to help.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The best part is 401(k)
Constructive Feedback From PPL Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Again, focus on quality and experience. Stop hiring for the sake of diversity.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Focus is on letting the experience walk out the door and use mainly a contractor workforce.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Practice what is preached, a constructive culture.
PPL Company Information
PPL Company Overview
PPL licenses recorded music played in public or broadcast on the radio or TV.
PPL Mission, Vision & Values
PPL Mission Statement
We deliver simple and effective licensing of recorded music when it is broadcast or played in public, to obtain fair payment which we then distribute fairly and efficiently to our performer and record company members.
PPL Values
- Genuine
- Proud
- Maximise
- Represent
| Headquarter | Allentown, PA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ppluk.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1934 |
| Tel | 44 20 7534 1000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PPL |
PPL Competitors
PPL competitors include Exelon Corporation, ESG, and TOPS. PPL ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how PPL 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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PPL Employees
39 employees at PPL have reviewed PPL 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 39 PPL employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at PPL are generally satisfied with their total compensation at PPL, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at PPL are generally satisfied with their team. 39 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at PPL are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at PPL believe the environment at PPL is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at PPL is comfortably fast. About 47% of the employees at PPL work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at PPL are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining PPL - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining PPL is that the company was prepared on their first day. PPL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.
PPL KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of PPL's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 PPL employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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PPL CEO & Leadership
PPL CEO - William Spence
56 /100
William’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting William 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 Reading, PA. William Spence’s employees rank PPL in the Top 50% for Compensation, in the Bottom 45% for Happiness, and in the Bottom 45% for Team. Spence is generally unpopular with PPL employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the IT department, and by employees in the Operations department and Male employees. However, employees in the Customer Support department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to PPL’s competitors, William Spence ranks below both Exelon Corporation CEO Christopher Crane and ESG CEO Adaliz Huet.
PPL Leadership
The PPL Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO William Spence, Executive Director Doug Donald, and vp Scarlette Stovall
William Spence CEO / President
William Spence serves as the CEO / President of PPL.
Doug Donald Executive Director
Doug Donald serves as the Executive Director of PPL.
Scarlette Stovall serves as the vp of PPL.
Terry Hepner Legalshield Executive
Terry Hepner serves as the Legalshield Executive of PPL.
PPL Salaries
How much does PPL pay?
How much do people at PPL get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at PPL is $114,966, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,710, or $57 per hour.
At PPL, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $271,031 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,870 annually. Average PPL salaries by department include: Admin at $54,805, Finance at $73,900, IT at $95,521, and Sales at $211,914. Half of PPL salaries are above $118,710.
25 employees at PPL rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 81 ratings) while 24 employees at PPL rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 29 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $94k | $94k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $193k | $193k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $264k | $264k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $341k | $341k | 100th Percentile |
$114,966*
Average Compensation
$118,710*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
PPL Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at PPL
Diverse employees at PPL score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing PPL in the Top 50% 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 PPL across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
PPL Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
PPL PTO
PPL's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. PPL's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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PPL Careers
PPL Jobs
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Reading | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding PPL
Who is the CEO of PPL?
PPL CEO is William Spence, their score by employees is 56
What is PPL eNPS?
The eNPS for PPL is -19
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in PPL?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 85k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in PPL?
The average salaries for Customer Support in PPL is 59k
Who are PPL competitors?
PPL main competitors are Exelon Corporation, ESG, TOPS
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