Rise Broadband Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
13
TOTAL
RATINGS
196

Rise Broadband Company Culture

Rise Broadband Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
Rise Broadband's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Rise Broadband CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
Jim OBrien Rise Broadband's CEO
Jim OBrien
56 /100

Diversity at Rise Broadband

Women at Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband 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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies

Recommend to a Friend?

-45

Rise Broadband employees are -45% more likely to recommend Rise Broadband as a great place to work

11%Promoters
33%Passives
56%Detractors

Working at Rise Broadband

Working at Rise Broadband is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Rise Broadband employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Rise Broadband’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Rise Broadband was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Rise Broadband

D-

Overall Company Culture at Rise Broadband is rated D-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
10%

Rise Broadband ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Rise Broadband Employee Reviews

Out of 12 Rise Broadband employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Rise Broadband improve their work culture.

91%
9%
Positive Reviews91%
Constructive Feedback9%

Positive Reviews From Rise Broadband Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They're nice so far. Wish they had more time to train
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Figuring out how to overcome a challenge
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    interdepartmental cooperation to get the job done

Constructive Feedback From Rise Broadband Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Comparison with other companies that are hiring. More opportunity for career advancement, instead of hiring from outside of the organization.

Rise Broadband Company Information

Rise Broadband Mission, Vision & Values

Rise Broadband Mission Statement

Rise helps close the digital divide by offering rural and suburban homes and businesses a competitive choice for quality, affordable service

Rise Broadband Vision Statement

Rise Broadband is dedicated to providing reliable high-speed Internet and phone service, which enables customers to connect with the people and things they value most.

Rise Broadband Values

  • Affordable
  • Quality
  • Reliable
Headquarter
Websitewww.risebroadband.com/
Company StatusPrivate

Rise Broadband Employees

13 employees at Rise Broadband have reviewed Rise Broadband 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 13 Rise Broadband employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Rise Broadband are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Rise Broadband, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Rise Broadband are generally satisfied with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Rise Broadband are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Rise Broadband believe the environment at Rise Broadband is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Rise Broadband is moderate. About 72% of the employees at Rise Broadband work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Rise Broadband - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Rise Broadband is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Rise Broadband employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 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.

Rise Broadband KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Rise Broadband employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Rise Broadband's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Rise Broadband CEO & Leadership

Rise Broadband CEO - Jim OBrien

Jim OBrien Rise Broadband's CEO
56 /100

Rise Broadband’s CEO Jim OBrien started in this role in 2018. Jim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jim in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Jim OBrien’s employees rank Rise Broadband in the Bottom 40% for Environment, in the Bottom 30% for Team, and in the Bottom 25% for Work Culture.

Rise Broadband Leadership

The Rise Broadband Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jim OBrien, SVP Network Deployment and Operations Bret Westwood, and SVP Finance & Accounting Al Fosbenner

  • Jim OBrien  CEO / President

    Jim OBrien CEO / President

    Jim OBrien serves as the CEO / President of Rise Broadband.

  • Bret Westwood SVP Network Deployment and Operations

    Bret Westwood serves as the SVP Network Deployment and Operations for Rise Broadband. Bret started at Rise Broadband in... read more

  • Al Fosbenner SVP Finance & Accounting

    Al Fosbenner serves as the SVP Finance & Accounting for Rise Broadband. Al started at Rise Broadband in December of . Al... read more

  • Damon Estep SVP Technology

    Damon Estep serves as the SVP Technology for Rise Broadband. Damon started at Rise Broadband in May of 2006. Damon is... read more

  • Nicole Beary Executive Admin

    Nicole Beary serves as the Executive Admin for Rise Broadband. Nicole started at Rise Broadband in June of 2016. Nicole... read more

  • Doug VanCura VP of Information Systems

    Doug VanCura serves as the VP of Information Systems for Rise Broadband. Doug started at Rise Broadband in January of... read more

  • Rick Roberts VP/Corporate Controller

    Rick Roberts serves as the VP/Corporate Controller for Rise Broadband. Rick started at Rise Broadband in January of... read more

  • Brian Kendall VP - Service Assurance

    Brian Kendall serves as the VP - Service Assurance for Rise Broadband. Brian started at Rise Broadband in August of... read more

  • Jeff Kohler Co-Founder, Chief Development Officer

    Jeff Kohler serves as the Co-Founder, Chief Development Officer of Rise Broadband.

Rise Broadband Salaries

How much does Rise Broadband pay?

How much do people at Rise Broadband get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Rise Broadband is $87,761, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,224, or $49 per hour.

At Rise Broadband, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $114,329 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $41,839 annually. Average Rise Broadband salaries by department include: Admin at $53,401, Operations at $83,996, Business Development at $99,680, and IT at $102,225. Half of Rise Broadband salaries are above $103,224.

10 employees at Rise Broadband rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 29 ratings) while 10 employees at Rise Broadband rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 11 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$61k
$61k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$81k
$81k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$101k
$101k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$164k
$164k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$261k
$261k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$267k
$267k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$347k
$347k100th Percentile
$87,761*
Average Compensation
$103,224*
Median Compensation

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

Rise Broadband Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Rise Broadband

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

Ranked Culture the Highest

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

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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

Rise Broadband Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy

Rise Broadband PTO

Rise Broadband's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Rise Broadband's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Rise Broadband's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 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/mo100%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Rise Broadband

Who is the CEO of Rise Broadband?

Rise Broadband CEO is Jim OBrien, their score by employees is 56

What is Rise Broadband eNPS?

The eNPS for Rise Broadband is -45

What is the salary for Accountant in Rise Broadband?

Accountant average salary in the US is 60k

What are the salaries in the Admin in Rise Broadband?

The average salaries for Admin in Rise Broadband is 53k

What are the benefits at Rise Broadband?

Rise Broadband perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, 401K / Retirement Plan & Work From Home Policy

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