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Skillshare Company Culture
Skillshare Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Skillshare's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
C+Environment
CMeetings
CeNPS
CCompensation
C-Skillshare CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Matthew Cooper
46 /100
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Diversity at Skillshare
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Skillshare
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at Skillshare have rated Work Culture, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Skillshare 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
7
Skillshare employees are 7% more likely to recommend Skillshare as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Skillshare
Working at Skillshare is rated below average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Skillshare employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Skillshare’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Skillshare was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Skillshare
D
Overall Company Culture at Skillshare is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Skillshare ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSkillshare Employee Reviews
Out of 13 Skillshare employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Skillshare improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From Skillshare Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are very helpful when i ask.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Great support when I need help.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?They hire good people. Unfortunately, they rarely stay because of the toxicity.
Constructive Feedback From Skillshare Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Bad customer selling practices that they get a ton of negative feedback on.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They refuse to budge on making it a hospitable environment at all. DEI efforts are all for show. You will get fired if you report.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Oust the CEO and save the product. It's only a matter of time before more truths come out.
Skillshare Company Information
Skillshare Company Overview
Skillshare is an online learning community for creatives.
Skillshare was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Matthew Cooper. Since its inception 16 years ago, Skillshare has grown to 95 employees.
Skillshare Mission, Vision & Values
Skillshare Mission Statement
At Skillshare, we believe that when we create, we discover who we are. We’ve seen again and again how the seemingly simple act of creating can be a force for growth and change in people’s lives. We want to inspire creative exploration, and expand the power of expression, learning and discovery.
Skillshare Values
At Skillshare, our value system is broken down into two parts: Core Values — Determines who gets hired, promoted, or let go. These are behaviors and traits we value in individuals. Principles — How we aspire to work together as a collective team. Imagine these as phrases that we can call upon in meetings.
| Headquarter | 35 East 21st Street, Floor 5 New York City, NY 10010 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | skillshare.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | (888) 364 6223 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | jobs.lever.co/skillshare |
| Social Sites |
Skillshare Competitors
Skillshare competitors include OpenSesame, Udacity, General Assembly, and BizLibrary. Skillshare ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Skillshare compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Skillshare Employees
Skillshare has 95 employees. 22 employees at Skillshare have reviewed Skillshare 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 22 Skillshare employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Skillshare are not very pleased with their total compensation at Skillshare, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Skillshare are pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Skillshare are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Skillshare believe the environment at Skillshare is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Skillshare is extremely fast. About 57% of the employees at Skillshare work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Skillshare are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Skillshare - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Skillshare is that the company was prepared on their first day. Skillshare 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.
Skillshare KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Skillshare employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Skillshare's KPIs and OKRs.
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Skillshare CEO & Leadership
Skillshare CEO - Matthew Cooper
46 /100
Skillshare’s CEO Matthew Cooper started in this role in 2016. Matthew’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Matthew in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Matthew Cooper’s employees rank Skillshare in the Top 50% for Team, in the Bottom 45% for Environment, and in the Bottom 40% for Meetings. When compared to Skillshare’s competitors, Matthew Cooper ranks below both Udacity CEO Gabe Dalporto and General Assembly CEO Jake Schwartz.
Skillshare Leadership
The Skillshare Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Matthew Cooper, Vice President, Operations Sabrina Kieffer, and VP of Engineering Ken Liu
Matthew Cooper CEO / President
Matthew Cooper serves as the CEO / President of Skillshare.
Sabrina Kieffer Vice President, Operations
Sabrina Kieffer serves as the Vice President, Operations of Skillshare.com. Sabrina started at Skillshare.com in October... read more
Leslie Pesante Head Of Finance
Leslie Pesante serves as the Head Of Finance of Skillshare.com. Leslie started at Skillshare.com in April of 2018.... read more
Devashish Kandpal VP of Product
Devashish Kandpal serves as the VP of Product of Skillshare.com. Devashish started at Skillshare.com in November of... read more
Jean Steiner Vice President of Data
Jean Steiner serves as the Vice President of Data of Skillshare.
Skillshare Salaries
How much does Skillshare pay?
How much do people at Skillshare get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Skillshare is $82,904, or $39 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $83,722, or $40 per hour.
At Skillshare, the highest paid job is a Marketing Manager at $82,250 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $36,133 annually. Average Skillshare salaries by department include: Admin at $36,134, Marketing at $75,325, Finance at $51,044, and HR at $76,446. Half of Skillshare salaries are above $83,722.
8 employees at Skillshare rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 7 employees at Skillshare rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $82k | $82k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $140k | $140k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $196k | $196k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $208k | $208k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $331k | $331k | 100th Percentile |
$82,904*
Average Compensation
$83,722*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Skillshare Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Skillshare
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Skillshare across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Skillshare Perks & Benefits
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
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Skillshare PTO
Skillshare's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Skillshare Careers
Skillshare Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Skillshare applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Skillshare has a total of 95 employees
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Skillshare Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Skillshare on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 32% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% | |
Product | 21% | |
Marketing | 14% | |
Executive | 4% | |
Other | 4% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
Brooklyn | 11% | |
Los Angeles | 7% | |
Harrisburg | 4% | |
New Bern | 4% | |
Other | 21% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Skillshare
What is Skillshare address?
Skillshare location is at 35 East 21st Street, Floor 5
Who is the CEO of Skillshare?
Skillshare CEO is Matthew Cooper, their score by employees is 46
What are the salaries in Skillshare
The average salary for employees in Skillshare is 82904$
What is Skillshare eNPS?
The eNPS for Skillshare is 7
What is the salary for HR Specialist in Skillshare?
HR Specialist average salary in the US is 76k
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