RedShelf Company Culture
RedShelf Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
RedShelf's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
A+Team
ACEO Rating
B+Compensation
B+Happiness
B+RedShelf CEO
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Greg Fenton
78 /100
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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?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
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
Greg Fenton Named EY 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
May 23rd, 2022May 22nd, 2022May 24th, 2022
Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes the most ambitious leaders who are building and sustaining successful, dynamic businesses around the world. Entrepreneur Of The Year Award winners comprise a global network of like-minded visionaries, each on a transformational journey to create, innovate, grow, learn and build a better world. https://go.ey.com/3F5XFww
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
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.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
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
| Headquarter | 500 N. Dearborn St., Ste. 1200 Chicago, IL 60657 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | about.redshelf.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | 6304632053 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | ats.comparably.com/api/v1/jhr/redshelf |
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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.
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RedShelf CEO & Leadership
78 /100
RedShelf CEO Awards and Recognitions
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 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: Business Development at $106,680, Product at $105,265, Sales at $168,851, and HR at $78,156. 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.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $50k | $50k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $68k | $68k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $78k | $78k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $152k | $152k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $256k | $256k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $293k | $293k | 100th 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
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.
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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.
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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 Director of Engineering in RedShelf?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 161k
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