Q Culture | Comparably
Q is a strategic design studio that has worked with hundreds of clients for over 30 years. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
16
TOTAL
RATINGS
202

Q Company Culture

Q Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
Q's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Q CEO

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
 Q's CEO
69 /100

Diversity at Q

Q 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 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-15

Q employees are -15% more likely to recommend Q as a great place to work

31%Promoters
23%Passives
46%Detractors

Working at Q

Working at Q is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Q employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Q’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Flint, MI. See below in detail how working at Q was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Q

C

Overall Company Culture at Q is rated C

Last updated months ago

Bottom
40%

Q ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Q Employee Reviews

Out of 10 Q employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Q improve their work culture.

50%
50%
Positive Reviews50%
Constructive Feedback50%

Positive Reviews From Q Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They personally visit each store.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Do not have one at my level.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Coworkers are very nice people and the manager is extremely caring.

Constructive Feedback From Q Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Communication between the management and stores could be improved, we do not always get what we need
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Teamwork and communication. They need to stop trying to make us not succeed. They need better customer service.
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Attitude and gossip. It also needs more positive and more friendliness.

Q Company Information

Q Company Overview

Q is a strategic design studio that has worked with hundreds of clients for over 30 years.

Q Mission, Vision & Values

Q Mission & Values

Making the world a better place through the power of branding, design, and the web

Headquarter109 CATHERINE STREET
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States of America
Websiteqltd.com
Founding Date1981

Q Competitors

Q competitors include PeerStream, Inc.. Q ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Q 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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    Q
    3.2/5
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    PeerStream, Inc.
    3.0/5
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Q Employees

16 employees at Q have reviewed Q 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 16 Q employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Q are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Q, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Q are generally satisfied with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Q are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Q believe the environment at Q is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Q is moderate. About 86% of the employees at Q work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Q - Employee Onboarding

100% 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.

Q KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Q's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Q employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Q CEO & Leadership

Q CEO

 Q's CEO
69 /100

Q Leadership

The Q Executive Team is rated a “C”

  • Balan Nair Chief Technology Officer

    Balan Nair serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Q.

  • Richard Batelaan EVP North America Operations

    Richard Batelaan serves as the EVP North America Operations of Q.

  • Renae Coddington Retired Vice President Network Operations and Engineering

    Renae Coddington serves as the Retired Vice President Network Operations and Engineering of Q.

  • Bob Els Senior VP Sales

    Bob Els serves as the Senior VP Sales of Q.

  • Pat Lewis Vice President - Sales

    Pat Lewis serves as the Vice President - Sales of Q.

  • Bob Brown Vice President Operations

    Bob Brown serves as the Vice President Operations of Q.

  • Krista Lester Vice President Operations Planning & Strategy

    Krista Lester serves as the Vice President Operations Planning & Strategy of Q.

  • Robert Jones VP - Network Operations

    Robert Jones serves as the VP - Network Operations of Q.

  • Don Morrow VP of Business Development

    Don Morrow serves as the VP of Business Development of Q.

Diversity & Inclusion at Q

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Q across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 78/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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

Q PTO

Q's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Q's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
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?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Q applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 57% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Q unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

7
Total Applied
  • 57% Granted (4 out of 7)
  • 14% Denied (1 out of 7)
  • 29% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 7)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 7)

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

Let Q Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Q on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
67%
Finance
17%
Product
17%

Candidates By Location

Ann Arbor
33%
Flint
17%
Lansing
17%
Farmington
17%
Detroit
17%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Q

What is Q address?

Q location is at 109 CATHERINE STREET

What is Q eNPS?

The eNPS for Q is -15

Who are Q competitors?

Q main competitors are PeerStream, Inc.

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