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Skyward Company Culture
Skyward Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Skyward's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Professional Development
A+Leadership
AManager
B+Office Culture
B+Skyward CEO
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Scott Glinski
81 /100
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Diversity at Skyward
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Recommend to a Friend?
-1
Skyward employees are -1% more likely to recommend Skyward as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Skyward
Working at Skyward is rated highly by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. Skyward employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Professional Development, and Leadership categories, putting Skyward’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Wausau, WI. See below in detail how working at Skyward was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Skyward
B+
Overall Company Culture at Skyward is rated B+
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20%
Skyward ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Skyward Employee Reviews
Out of 23 Skyward employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Skyward Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The wellness team is a positive force in the company.
- What did you like most about the interview process?very responsive by the interview team.
- What makes you most happy at work?The work environment even in a virtual world is friendly and welcoming.
Skyward Company Information
Skyward Company Overview
We're a software company on a mission to help schools and municipalities work smarter. Help us deliver a better experience at every touchpoint.
Skyward was founded in 1980 and its current CEO is Scott Glinski. Since its inception 46 years ago, Skyward has grown to 600 employees.
Skyward Mission, Vision & Values
Skyward Mission & Values
Skyward delivers a better administrative software experience to K-12 school districts and municipalities.
| Headquarter | 2601 Skyward Drive Stevens Point, WI 54482 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.skyward.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Tel | 800.237.7274 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.skyward.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Skyward Competitors
Skyward competitors include Infinite Campus and AirMap. Skyward ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Skyward 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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Skyward Employees
Skyward has 600 employees. 15 employees at Skyward have reviewed Skyward 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 15 Skyward employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Skyward are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Skyward, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Skyward are generally satisfied with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Skyward are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Skyward believe the environment at Skyward is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Skyward is comfortably fast. About 63% of the employees at Skyward work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Skyward are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Skyward - Employee Onboarding
Skyward employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Skyward KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Skyward's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Skyward employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Skyward CEO & Leadership
Skyward CEO - Scott Glinski
81 /100
Skyward’s CEO Scott Glinski started in this role in 2019. Scott’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Wausau, WI. Skyward’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Male employees, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the IT department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Skyward’s competitors, Scott Glinski ranks right above Infinite Campus CEO Charlie Kratsch. Under Glinski’s leadership, Skyward employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Leadership. Meetings and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Skyward could stand to see real improvement.
Skyward Leadership
The Skyward Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Scott Glinski, Chief Marketing Officer Ray Ackerlund, and Executive VP of Operations Jon Oliver
Scott Glinski CEO / President
Scott Glinski serves as the CEO / President of Skyward.
Ray Ackerlund Chief Marketing Officer
Ray Ackerlund serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Skyward.
Jon Oliver Executive VP of Operations
Jon Oliver serves as the Executive VP of Operations of Skyward.
David Ilkka VP Business Development
David Ilkka serves as the VP Business Development of Skyward.
Mary Tomazin CFO
Mary Tomazin serves as the CFO for Skyward. Mary started at Skyward in December of . Mary is based in the Wausau,... read more
Kevin Mcferrin Exec. VP
Kevin Mcferrin serves as the Exec. VP for Skyward. Kevin started at Skyward in December of . Kevin is based in the... read more
John Ackerlund VP of Systems Development
John Ackerlund serves as the VP of Systems Development for Skyward. John started at Skyward in August of 1988. John is... read more
Neal Schuh VP Software Development
neal schuh serves as the VP Software Development for Skyward. neal started at Skyward in December of . neal is based in... read more
Skyward Salaries
How much does Skyward pay?
How much do people at Skyward get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Skyward is $111,372, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,407, or $52 per hour.
At Skyward, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $213,867 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,050 annually. Average Skyward salaries by department include: Finance at $78,245, Marketing at $102,119, IT at $89,865, and Engineering at $128,774. Half of Skyward salaries are above $109,407.
10 employees at Skyward rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings) while 10 employees at Skyward rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $212k | $212k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $256k | $256k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
$111,372*
Average Compensation
$109,407*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Skyward Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Skyward
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Skyward across various culture dimensions.
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Skyward Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Skyward PTO
Skyward's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Skyward's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Skyward Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Skyward
What is Skyward address?
Skyward location is at 2601 Skyward Drive
Who is the CEO of Skyward?
Skyward CEO is Scott Glinski, their score by employees is 81
What is Skyward eNPS?
The eNPS for Skyward is -1
What is the salary for General Counsel in Skyward?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 214k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Skyward?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Skyward is 60k
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