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Raise Company Culture
Raise Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Raise's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
BCEO Rating
BManager
BTeam
B-Work Culture
B-Raise CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jay Klauminzer
71 /100
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Diversity at Raise
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Raise
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Raise have rated Manager, Happiness, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Raise 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?
-9
Raise employees are -9% more likely to recommend Raise as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Raise
Working at Raise is rated below average by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. Raise employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Raise’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Raise was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Raise
C
Overall Company Culture at Raise is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
45%
Raise ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterRaise Employee Reviews
Out of 5 Raise employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Raise Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Committed to the growth at Raise - still finding the balance between business need and employee needs - obviously care about people/ teams
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The health insurance
- What are some of the best things about your team?Tight knit and collaborative
Raise Company Information
Raise Company Overview
Raise is a p2p gift card marketplace to buy and sell gift cards
Raise Mission, Vision & Values
Raise Mission & Values
Give Yourself A Raise®
| Headquarter | 11 E Madison St., Floor 4 Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.raise.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Tel | (888) 578-8422 |
| Company Status | Private |
Raise Competitors
Raise competitors include Tango Card, Inc.. Raise ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Raise 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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Raise Employees
12 employees at Raise have reviewed Raise 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 12 Raise 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 Raise are not very pleased with their total compensation at Raise, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Raise are pleased with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Raise are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Raise believe the environment at Raise is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Raise is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at Raise work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Raise are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Raise - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
Raise KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Raise employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Raise's KPIs and OKRs.
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Raise CEO & Leadership
Raise CEO - Jay Klauminzer
71 /100
Raise’s CEO Jay Klauminzer started in this role in 2018. Jay’s approval rate is just above average, putting Jay in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Jay Klauminzer is well regarded by employees for the Environment Raise offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Jay is most liked by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and Female employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Raise’s competitors, Jay Klauminzer ranks just below Tango Card, Inc.’s CEO David Leeds. With Jay’s leadership, Raise employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Manager. Jay was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Raise Leadership
The Raise Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Jay Klauminzer, Chief Marketing Officer Gaurav Misra, and Vice President, Consumer Marketing Paul Briggs
Jay Klauminzer CEO / President
Jay Klauminzer serves as the CEO / President of Raise.
Gaurav Misra Chief Marketing Officer
Gaurav Misra serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Raise.
Paul Briggs Vice President, Consumer Marketing
Paul Briggs serves as the Vice President, Consumer Marketing of Raise. Paul started at Raise in August of 2017. Paul is... read more
Nitin Shingate CTO
Nitin Shingate serves as the CTO of Raise.
Josh Bliss VP, Digital Marketing
Josh Bliss serves as the VP, Digital Marketing of Raise. Josh started at Raise in June of 2017. Josh is currently based... read more
Tenia Davis Chief People & Culture Officer
Tenia Davis serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer of Raise. Tenia started at Raise in September of 2017. Tenia... read more
Anthony Winslow VP of Product Marketing
Anthony Winslow serves as the VP of Product Marketing of Raise. Anthony started at Raise in April of 2018. Anthony is... read more
Jill Baker VP, Marketing & Strategic Communications
Jill Baker serves as the VP, Marketing & Strategic Communications of Raise. Jill started at Raise in August of 2018.... read more
Raise Salaries
How much does Raise pay?
How much do people at Raise get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Raise is $100,949, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,496, or $58 per hour.
At Raise, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $309,084 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,997 annually. Average Raise salaries by department include: Product at $119,437, Marketing at $209,264, Finance at $63,354, and Legal at $309,085. Half of Raise salaries are above $122,496.
8 employees at Raise rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at Raise rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $198k | $198k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $254k | $254k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $313k | $313k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $364k | $364k | 100th Percentile |
$100,949*
Average Compensation
$122,496*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Raise Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Raise
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Raise across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Raise Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Raise PTO
Raise's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Raise's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Raise Careers
Raise Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Raise applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 33% were approved, 33% certified-withdrawn, and 33% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Raise unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Raise after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 33% Granted (2 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 33% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 6)
- 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Raise Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Raise on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 80% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 80% | |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Raise
What is Raise address?
Raise location is at 11 E Madison St., Floor 4
Who is the CEO of Raise?
Raise CEO is Jay Klauminzer, their score by employees is 71
What is Raise eNPS?
The eNPS for Raise is -9
What is the salary for DevOps in Raise?
DevOps average salary in the US is 115k
What are the salaries in the IT in Raise?
The average salaries for IT in Raise is 103k
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