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Schell Games Company Culture
Schell Games Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Schell Games' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
CMeetings
C-Outlook
C-Retention
D+Team
D+Schell Games CEO
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Jesse Schell
58 /100
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Diversity at Schell Games
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Schell Games employees are 0% more likely to recommend Schell Games as a great place to work
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| 0% | Passives |
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Working at Schell Games
Working at Schell Games is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Schell Games employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Schell Games’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. See below in detail how working at Schell Games was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Schell Games
D
Overall Company Culture at Schell Games is rated D
Last updated months ago
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Schell Games ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 5 Schell Games employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Schell Games improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From Schell Games Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I had a person assigned to guide me through the process.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Honestly, the culture is hyper toxic.
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are passionate about their work.
Constructive Feedback From Schell Games Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?HR not hiring and retaining passionate developers. HR discrimination during hiring. Hire based on merit.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Avoiding discrimination. Hiring based on merit. Address CMU nepotism.
Schell Games Company Information
Schell Games Company Overview
Schell Games is a full-service game design and development company. Transforming play.
| Headquarter | 220 West Station Square Drive,, Suite 200 Pittsburgh, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.schellgames.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Tel | (412)390-0101 |
Schell Games Employees
5 employees at Schell Games have reviewed Schell Games 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 5 Schell Games employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Schell Games are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Schell Games, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Schell Games are generally satisfied with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at Schell Games are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Schell Games believe the environment at Schell Games is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Schell Games is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Schell Games work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Schell Games are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Schell Games - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Pittsburgh, PA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Pittsburgh, PA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
Schell Games KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Schell Games employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Schell Games' KPIs and OKRs.
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Schell Games CEO & Leadership
Schell Games CEO - Jesse Schell
58 /100
Jesse’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jesse in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. Jesse Schell’s employees rank Schell Games in the Bottom 35% for Meetings, in the Bottom 30% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 25% for Retention.
Schell Games Leadership
The Schell Games Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jesse Schell, Vice President Of Production Ed Saxton, and Chief Operating Officer Jake Witherell
Jesse Schell CEO / President
Jesse Schell serves as the CEO / President of Schell Games.
Jake Witherell Chief Operating Officer
Jake Witherell serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Schell Games. Jake started at Schell Games in May of 2009. Jake... read more
Reagan Heller Studio Art Director
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Diversity & Inclusion at Schell Games
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Schell Games PTO
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Schell Games
What is Schell Games address?
Schell Games location is at 220 West Station Square Drive,, Suite 200
Who is the CEO of Schell Games?
Schell Games CEO is Jesse Schell, their score by employees is 58
Who is Schell Games leadership?
Ed Saxton, Jake Witherell & Reagan Heller are part of Schell Games leadership, Jesse Schell is the CEO
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