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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
76
TOTAL
RATINGS
2023

RedShelf Company Culture

RedShelf Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.1/5
RedShelf's Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

RedShelf CEO

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Greg Fenton RedShelf's CEO
Greg Fenton
78 /100

Diversity at RedShelf

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B-

Diverse employees at RedShelf have rated Team, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at RedShelf

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C+

Women at RedShelf have rated Team, Happiness, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

RedShelf 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

15

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

38%Promoters
39%Passives
23%Detractors

RedShelf Company News

Working at RedShelf

Working at RedShelf is rated average by 76 employees, across various culture dimensions. RedShelf employees are most satisfied about Manager, Team, and CEO Rating categories, putting RedShelf’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at RedShelf was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at RedShelf

B

Overall Company Culture at RedShelf is rated B

Last updated months ago

Top
30%

RedShelf ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 76 Employees

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Marketing
88
Marketing88
Operations
84
Operations84
Sales
83
Sales83
Engineering
79
Engineering79
Customer Support
77
Customer Support77
Customer Success
76
Customer Success76

RedShelf Employee Reviews

Out of 277 RedShelf employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping RedShelf improve their work culture.

89%
11%
Positive Reviews89%
Constructive Feedback11%

Positive Reviews From RedShelf Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Accomplishing difficult tasks with a small, but powerful team.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Open to listening to feedback, good or bad, and considering changes to make RedShelf better.

RedShelf Company Information

RedShelf Company Overview

RedShelf is a Chicago-based EdTech company helping publishers, schools, and businesses transition to more affordable, engaging, and efficient digital textbooks and course materials.

RedShelf was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Greg Fenton. Since its inception 16 years ago, RedShelf has grown to 140 employees.

RedShelf Mission, Vision & Values

RedShelf Mission Statement

To improve education through technology.

RedShelf Vision Statement

A world where knowledge is within everyone's reach.

RedShelf Values

  • Betterment
  • Enthusiasm
  • Drive
  • Ingenuity
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
Headquarter500 N. Dearborn St., Ste. 1200
Chicago, IL 60657
United States of America
Websiteabout.redshelf.com
Founding Date2010
Tel6304632053
Company StatusPrivate
Jobsats.comparably.com/api/v1/jhr/redshelf
Social Sites
  • Education is everything, and RedShelf is making a difference for people everywhere.
  • Learn about the values that make RedShelf a great
  • Greg Fenton, RedShelf co-founder and CEO, talks about the unorthodox founding of the brand.

RedShelf Employees

RedShelf has 140 employees. 76 employees at RedShelf have reviewed RedShelf 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 76 RedShelf employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at RedShelf are pleased with their total compensation at RedShelf, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at RedShelf are extremely happy with their team. 76 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at RedShelf are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at RedShelf believe the environment at RedShelf is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at RedShelf is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at RedShelf work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

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

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
RedShelf employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at RedShelf report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
99% of RedShelf employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
RedShelf employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
86% of RedShelf employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
RedShelf employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
89% of RedShelf employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining RedShelf - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining RedShelf is that the company was very prepared on their first day. RedShelf employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.

RedShelf KPIs and OKRs

At RedShelf 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of RedShelf's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 65 RedShelf employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 59 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes91%
No9%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

RedShelf CEO & Leadership

Greg Fenton RedShelf's CEO
78 /100

RedShelf CEO Awards and Recognitions

Top 5% Rated CEOs 2016

RedShelf’s CEO Greg Fenton started in this role in 2012. Greg’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. With a high CEO score, Greg Fenton has won the Top 5% Rated CEO in 2016. RedShelf’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees in the Marketing department, and employees in the Sales department. However, employees in the Customer Success department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to RedShelf’s competitors, Greg Fenton ranks right above BenchPrep CEO Ashish Rangnekar. Under Fenton’s leadership, RedShelf employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Team. eNPS and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where RedShelf could stand to see real improvement.

RedShelf Leadership

The RedShelf Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Greg Fenton, VP of Marketing Dina Schenk, and CTO Nic Mulkey

  • Greg Fenton  CEO / President

    Greg Fenton CEO / President

    Greg Fenton serves as the CEO / President of RedShelf.

  • Dina Schenk VP of Marketing

    Dina Schenk serves as the VP of Marketing of RedShelf.

  • Nic Mulkey CTO

    Nic Mulkey serves as the CTO of RedShelf.

  • Paula Bachman CFO

    Paula Bachman serves as the CFO of RedShelf.

  • Shannon Godfrey VP of Sales

    Shannon Godfrey serves as the VP of Sales of RedShelf.

  • Tracy Holguin VP of Operations

    Tracy Holguin serves as the VP of Operations of RedShelf.

RedShelf Salaries

How much does RedShelf pay?

How much do people at RedShelf get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at RedShelf is $85,190, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $83,744, or $40 per hour.

At RedShelf, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $161,407 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,454 annually. Average RedShelf salaries by department include: Design at $78,290, HR at $78,156, Operations at $78,950, and Business Development at $106,680. Half of RedShelf salaries are above $83,744.

74 employees at RedShelf rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 158 ratings) while 73 employees at RedShelf rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 138 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$50k
$50k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$68k
$68k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$78k
$78k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$152k
$152k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$220k
$220k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$256k
$256k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$293k
$293k100th Percentile
$85,190*
Average Compensation
$83,744*
Median Compensation

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

RedShelf Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at RedShelf

Diverse employees at RedShelf score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing RedShelf in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at RedShelf across various culture dimensions.

RedShelf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment in which all team members can bring their full selves to work, and are empowered to succeed regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 82/100
Department - Customer Support
Men 89/100
Department - Sales
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 75/100
Department - Customer Success
Men 76/100
Department - Customer Success
Diverse Employees N/A/100

RedShelf Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

RedShelf PTO

RedShelf's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is RedShelf's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. RedShelf's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding RedShelf

What is RedShelf address?

RedShelf location is at 500 N. Dearborn St., Ste. 1200

Who is the CEO of RedShelf?

RedShelf CEO is Greg Fenton, their score by employees is 78

What is RedShelf eNPS?

The eNPS for RedShelf is 15

What is RedShelf revenue?

RedShelf revenue is $87M

What is the salary for Marketing Manager in RedShelf?

Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 68k

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