Self Direct Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
51
TOTAL
RATINGS
715

Self Direct Company Culture

Self Direct Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.1/5
Self Direct's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Self Direct CEO

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Erik Gershwind Self Direct's CEO
Erik Gershwind
65 /100

Diversity at Self Direct

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B

Diverse employees at Self Direct have rated Meetings, Team, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Self Direct

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C+

Women at Self Direct have rated Team, Executive Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

Self Direct 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?

25

Self Direct employees are 25% more likely to recommend Self Direct as a great place to work

55%Promoters
15%Passives
30%Detractors

Working at Self Direct

Working at Self Direct is rated below average by 51 employees, across various culture dimensions. Self Direct employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Self Direct’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Self Direct was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Self Direct

C-

Overall Company Culture at Self Direct is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

Self Direct ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 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 51 Employees

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IT
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IT60
Engineering
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Engineering54

Self Direct Employee Reviews

Out of 13 Self Direct employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Self Direct improve their work culture.

85%
15%
Positive Reviews85%
Constructive Feedback15%

Positive Reviews From Self Direct Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    great leadership skill at work
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Great as a company all together
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They are the absolute best

Constructive Feedback From Self Direct Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    showing us exactly what we are doing
  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    More planning of the work and working to the plan.

Self Direct Company Information

Self Direct Company Overview

Provide individuals with the opportunity to live independently with self-determination and respect.

Self Direct Mission, Vision & Values

Self Direct Mission & Values

It is our mission to provide our clients the highest level of care to help them maintain their independence, stay at home, and live with determination and respect.

Headquarter12 Oswego Street Baldwinsville
New York City, NY 13027
United States of America
Websitewww.selfdirectinc.com/
Founding Date2003
Tel(315)635-5374
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Self Direct Employees

51 employees at Self Direct have reviewed Self Direct 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 51 Self Direct employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

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

Overall, employees at Self Direct are pleased with their team. 51 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Self Direct are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Self Direct believe the environment at Self Direct is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Self Direct is extremely fast. About 41% of the employees at Self Direct work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Self Direct are generally 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
Self Direct employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Self Direct report the work pace is a bit slow
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
74% of Self Direct employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Self Direct employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
60% of Self Direct employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Self Direct employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of Self Direct employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Self Direct - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Self Direct is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Self Direct employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.

Self Direct KPIs and OKRs

At Self Direct 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Self Direct's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 14 Self Direct employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 11 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes79%
No21%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Diversity & Inclusion at Self Direct

Diverse employees at Self Direct score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing Self Direct in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Self Direct across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 77/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Men 78/100
Tenure - Over 10 Years
Diverse Employees 74/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 53/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 68/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years

Self Direct PTO

Self Direct's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Self Direct's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Self Direct's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time25%
Vacation Policy25%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo25%
$1500 - $2500/mo25%
$1000 -$1500/mo13%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo37%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

Marketing
100%

Candidates By Location

Hopkins
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Self Direct

What is Self Direct address?

Self Direct location is at 12 Oswego Street Baldwinsville

Who is the CEO of Self Direct?

Self Direct CEO is Erik Gershwind, their score by employees is 65

What is Self Direct eNPS?

The eNPS for Self Direct is 25

Who is Self Direct leadership?

are part of Self Direct leadership, Erik Gershwind is the CEO

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