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Slack Company Culture
Slack Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Happiness
A+Meetings
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Slack CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Stewart Butterfield
86 /100
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Diversity at Slack
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Slack have rated Outlook, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Slack
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Slack have rated Team, Meetings, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Slack 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?"Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
58
Slack employees are 58% more likely to recommend Slack as a great place to work
| 72% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 14% | Detractors |
Working at Slack
Working at Slack is rated highly by 113 employees, across various culture dimensions. Slack employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Slack’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Slack was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Slack
A+
Overall Company Culture at Slack is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Slack ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Slack Employee Reviews
Out of 61 Slack employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Slack improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
Positive Reviews From Slack Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very friendly, social, easily reachable
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Nice people who really want to help
- What is the best part about your compensation package?It's a solid plan and includes many additional benefits as part of the package.
Constructive Feedback From Slack Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Higher salary. Merit, efforts, dedication, time management etc. must be considered Benefits from all aspects Special parental care Executive benefits for ease of work, if possible
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better refreshes after SFDC acquisition
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am 20% underpaid in comparison to others in my role
Slack Company Information
Slack Company Overview
Slack is a team communication application providing services such as real-time messaging, archiving, and search for modern teams.
Slack was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Stewart Butterfield. Since its inception 17 years ago, Slack has grown to 1001 employees.
Slack Mission, Vision & Values
Slack Mission & Values
Slack brings all your communication together in one place. It's real-time messaging, archiving and search for modern teams.
| Headquarter | 155 5th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | slack.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | slack.com/jobs |
Slack Competitors
Slack competitors include CollabNet, Atlassian, and Zimbra. Slack ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Slack 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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Slack Employees
Slack has 1001 employees. 113 employees at Slack have reviewed Slack 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 113 Slack 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 Slack are extremely happy with their total compensation at Slack, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Slack are extremely happy with their team. 113 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Slack are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Slack believe the environment at Slack is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Slack is comfortably fast. About 68% of the employees at Slack work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Slack are extremely 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
Slack employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Slack report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Slack have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
92% of Slack employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Slack employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of Slack employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Slack employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
89% of Slack employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Slack - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Slack is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Slack 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.
Slack KPIs and OKRs
At Slack 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Slack's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 18 Slack employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 16 have said yes.
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Slack CEO & Leadership
86 /100
Slack CEO Awards and Recognitions
Stewart’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 San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Stewart Butterfield has won the Best CEO in 2017. Slack’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Customer Support department, employees in the Sales department, and Caucasian employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Slack’s competitors, Stewart Butterfield ranks right above Atlassian CEO Scott Farquhar & Mike Cannon-Brookes. Under Butterfield’s leadership, Slack employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Slack could stand to see real improvement.
Slack Leadership
The Slack Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Stewart Butterfield, CTO Cal Henderson, and Head Of Information Technology, Vice President Stephen Franchetti
Stewart Butterfield CEO / President
Stewart Butterfield serves as the CEO / President of Slack.
Cal Henderson CTO
Cal Henderson serves as the CTO of Slack. Cal started at Slack in April of 2009. Cal currently resides in San Francisco... read more
Stephen Franchetti Head Of Information Technology, Vice President
Stephen Franchetti serves as the Head Of Information Technology, Vice President of Slack. Stephen started at Slack in... read more
Michael Lopp VP Engineering
Michael Lopp serves as the VP Engineering of Slack. Michael started at Slack in May of 2016. Michael currently resides... read more
Robert Frati SVP, Sales & Customer Success
Robert Frati serves as the SVP, Sales & Customer Success of Slack. Robert started at Slack in February of 2018. Robert... read more
Kevin Egan VP, North America Sales
Kevin Egan serves as the VP, North America Sales of Slack. Kevin started at Slack in October of 2018. Kevin currently... read more
Terry Anderson VP, Global Communications
Terry Anderson serves as the VP, Global Communications of Slack. Terry started at Slack in February of 2017. Terry... read more
Ellie Restler Executive Progams
Ellie Restler serves as the Executive Progams of Slack. Ellie started at Slack in July of 2018. Ellie currently resides... read more
Christina Kosmowski VP, Global Head of Customer Success
Christina Kosmowski serves as the VP, Global Head of Customer Success of Slack. Christina started at Slack in September... read more
Slack Salaries
How much does Slack pay?
How much do people at Slack get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Slack is $138,696, or $66 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $143,462, or $68 per hour.
At Slack, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $240,060 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $57,232 annually. Average Slack salaries by department include: Marketing at $117,222, Business Development at $105,403, Engineering at $172,446, and Product at $193,720. Half of Slack salaries are above $143,462.
61 employees at Slack rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 201 ratings) while 57 employees at Slack rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 71 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Slack employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, Data Scientist, and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 15 salary records from Slack employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $85k | $85k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $112k | $112k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $142k | $142k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $274k | $274k | 100th Percentile |
$138,696*
Average Compensation
$143,462*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Slack Salaries by City
Slack Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Slack
Diverse employees at Slack score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Slack in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Slack across various culture dimensions.
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Slack Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Slack PTO
Slack's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Slack's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 21% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Slack's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Slack Careers
Slack Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Slack applied for 47 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Slack has a total of 1001 employees
47
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (46 out of 47)
- 0% Denied ( out of 47)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 47)
- 2% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 47)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Slack Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Slack on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 19% | |
Product | 13% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
Design | 6% | |
Other | 23% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 51% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 5% | |
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Seattle | 2% | |
Austin | 2% | |
Other | 36% |
Slack Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Slack's Internship Program is generally somewhat difficult. Why intern at Slack? Employees are extremely happy at Slack and rate their office perks as fantastic. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Slack employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 73% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Slack?
Engineering
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult67%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Slack
What is Slack address?
Slack location is at 155 5th Street
Who is the CEO of Slack?
Slack CEO is Stewart Butterfield, their score by employees is 86
What is Slack eNPS?
The eNPS for Slack is 58
What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in Slack?
Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 79k
What are the salaries in the Design in Slack?
The average salaries for Design in Slack is 120k
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