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Robots and Pencils is a mobile strategy and app development firm known for its top-ranking consumer apps and transformative enterprise apps.
In 2009, we created Robots & Pencils with the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more transformative than the Internet. Turns out we were right.
Today, our thinking is rooted in the belief that, in the age of unprecedented technology acceleration, maintaining a competitive advantage requires new strategies and a focus on innovation.
Our approach has been to create a company designed to follow the talent, allowing us to amass an unfair share of hyper-skilled people who call Robots & Pencils home. A team of people who not only develop innovative solutions to transform businesses, but also create products that have been previously inconceivable. read more
Robots and Pencils Company Culture
Robots and Pencils Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Robots and Pencils' Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
BCompensation
B-Happiness
C+Retention
CManager
C-Robots and Pencils CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
Tracey Zimmerman
56 /100
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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?
-42
Robots and Pencils employees are -42% more likely to recommend Robots and Pencils as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Robots and Pencils
Working at Robots and Pencils is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Robots and Pencils employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Robots and Pencils’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Robots and Pencils was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Robots and Pencils
D+
Overall Company Culture at Robots and Pencils is rated D+
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Robots and Pencils ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterRobots and Pencils Employee Reviews
Out of 13 Robots and Pencils employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Robots and Pencils improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Robots and Pencils Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The longer process made me think they must have really high standards, which they do, and then it felt good when I was chosen to meet those high standards.
- What makes you most happy at work?The people make me the happiest
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The team and supportive environment, not a blame culture at all people just work together to find solutions and love to give credit
Constructive Feedback From Robots and Pencils Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Try to get right project for the right talent.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Purpose driven and employees needs to be heard. Entire leadership sits out of US and calls them N. AMerican
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?New employees get 4 weeks paid leave while others 3 weeks
Robots and Pencils Company Information
Robots and Pencils Company Overview
Robots and Pencils is a mobile strategy and app development firm known for its top-ranking consumer apps and transformative enterprise apps. In 2009, we created Robots & Pencils with the then-contrarian view that mobile would be more transformative than the Internet. Turns out we were right. Today, our thinking is rooted in the belief that, in the age of unprecedented technology acceleration, maintaining a competitive advantage requires new strategies and a focus on innovation. Our approach has been to create a company designed to follow the talent, allowing us to amass an unfair share of hyper-skilled people who call Robots & Pencils home. A team of people who not only develop innovative solutions to transform businesses, but also create products that have been previously inconceivable.
Robots and Pencils was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Tracey Zimmerman. Since its inception 17 years ago, Robots and Pencils has grown to 211 employees.
Robots and Pencils Mission, Vision & Values
Robots and Pencils Mission Statement
We help our clients use mobile, web and frontier technologies to transform their businesses.
Robots and Pencils Values
- #heart
- #alwayslearning
| Headquarter | 150 9 Ave SW Calgary T2P 3H9 Canada |
|---|---|
| Website | robotsandpencils.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.robotsandpencils.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Robots and Pencils Employees
Robots and Pencils has 211 employees. 16 employees at Robots and Pencils have reviewed Robots and Pencils 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 Robots and Pencils employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Robots and Pencils are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Robots and Pencils, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Robots and Pencils are not very pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Robots and Pencils are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Robots and Pencils believe the environment at Robots and Pencils is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Robots and Pencils is extremely fast. About 63% of the employees at Robots and Pencils work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Robots and Pencils are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Robots and Pencils - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Robots and Pencils KPIs and OKRs
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Robots and Pencils CEO & Leadership
Robots and Pencils CEO - Tracey Zimmerman
56 /100
Robots and Pencils’s CEO Tracey Zimmerman started in this role in 2020. Tracey’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Tracey in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Tracey Zimmerman’s employees rank Robots and Pencils in the Top 35% for Environment, in the Top 40% for Compensation, and in the Top 50% for Happiness.
Robots and Pencils Leadership
The Robots and Pencils Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Tracey Zimmerman, Vice President, Technology Reid Sheppard, and Executive Creative Director Brad Fagan
Tracey Zimmerman CEO / President
Tracey Zimmerman serves as the CEO / President of Robots and Pencils.
Reid Sheppard Vice President, Technology
Reid Sheppard serves as the Vice President, Technology of Robots and Pencils. Reid started at Robots and Pencils in... read more
Brad Fagan Executive Creative Director
Brad Fagan serves as the Executive Creative Director of Robots and Pencils. Brad started at Robots and Pencils in July... read more
Robots and Pencils Salaries
How much does Robots and Pencils pay?
How much do people at Robots and Pencils get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Robots and Pencils is $115,338, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,147, or $57 per hour.
At Robots and Pencils, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $274,832 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,357 annually. Average Robots and Pencils salaries by department include: Product at $138,383, Operations at $92,851, Customer Support at $60,062, and IT at $97,584. Half of Robots and Pencils salaries are above $120,147.
8 employees at Robots and Pencils rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies (based on 24 ratings) while 8 employees at Robots and Pencils rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $92k | $92k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $115k | $115k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $191k | $191k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $271k | $271k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 100th Percentile |
$115,338*
Average Compensation
$120,147*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Robots and Pencils Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Robots and Pencils
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Robots and Pencils across various culture dimensions.
Robots & Pencils aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone
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Robots and Pencils Perks & Benefits
Branded swag
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Robots and Pencils PTO
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Robots and Pencils on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 50% | |
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All Industries | 25% | |
Operations | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 25% | |
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Morrisville | 25% | |
Richmond | 25% | |
Cleveland | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Robots and Pencils
What is Robots and Pencils address?
Robots and Pencils location is at 150 9 Ave SW
Who is the CEO of Robots and Pencils?
Robots and Pencils CEO is Tracey Zimmerman, their score by employees is 56
What is Robots and Pencils eNPS?
The eNPS for Robots and Pencils is -42
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Robots and Pencils?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 111k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Robots and Pencils?
The average salaries for Operations in Robots and Pencils is 93k
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