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SME Company Culture
SME Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
SME's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A-CEO Rating
BCompensation
COutlook
C-Happiness
DSME CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jeff Krause
74 /100
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Diversity at SME
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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 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-71
SME employees are -71% more likely to recommend SME as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at SME
Working at SME is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. SME employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting SME’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at SME was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SME
D
Overall Company Culture at SME is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
SME ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSME Employee Reviews
Out of 11 SME employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SME improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
Positive Reviews From SME Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Having fun while doing the hard work
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Occasionally there is a bonus but this is not guaranteed
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Health insurance and paid time off
Constructive Feedback From SME Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The environment is extremely toxic. A complete overhaul of personnel needs to be made.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Some people are really great and work hard. The majority rely on others to do their work and pointy fingers when it doesn’t get done.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The Director of Operations is grossly unqualified for the position and, as such, has been toxic to the environment
SME Company Information
SME Company Overview
International society of professionals associated with mining and mineral-related industries.
SME Mission, Vision & Values
SME Mission & Values
The mission of the SME Foundation is to be the source of funding for education and outreach of SME and the community it serves. The SME Foundation fulfills its mission by supporting projects that disseminate mining/mineral information and technology worldwide; encourage professional development; educate children, teachers, and the public about the significant role that the minerals industry plays in their everyday lives; build consensus for a strong, environmentally sound minerals industry in the United States and the world; and support of college-level students and programs meeting industry demands for engineers and researchers in the future.
| Headquarter | 12999 E. Adam Aircraft Circle Englewood, CO 80112 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.smenet.org/ |
| Founding Date | 1870 |
| Tel | 3039484210 |
| Company Status | Private |
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SME Employees
10 employees at SME have reviewed SME 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 10 SME employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SME are generally satisfied with their total compensation at SME, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SME are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at SME are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SME believe the environment at SME is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SME is bureaucratic. About 50% of the employees at SME work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at SME are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining SME - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Denver about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Denver employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.
SME KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no SME employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SME's KPIs and OKRs.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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SME CEO & Leadership
SME CEO - Jeff Krause
74 /100
Jeff’s approval rate is just above average, putting Jeff in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Denver. Jeff Krause is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits SME offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. With Jeff’s leadership, SME employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Compensation. Jeff was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
SME Leadership
The SME Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Jeff Krause, Vice President Finance Julie Duff, and Vice President, Information Technology Erica Ciupak
Jeff Krause CEO / President
Jeff Krause serves as the CEO / President of SME.
Julie Duff Vice President Finance
Julie Duff serves as the Vice President Finance of SME. Julie started at SME in January of 2013. Julie currently resides... read more
Erica Ciupak Vice President, Information Technology
Erica Ciupak serves as the Vice President, Information Technology of SME. Erica started at SME in August of 2013. Erica... read more
Katie Borgula Vice President, Human Resources
Katie Borgula serves as the Vice President, Human Resources of SME. Katie started at SME in January of 2013. Katie... read more
Dave ONeil Vice President Media
Dave ONeil serves as the Vice President Media of SME. Dave started at SME in December of 2014. Dave currently resides in... read more
Steve Prahalis Director, Innovation and Business Development
Steve Prahalis serves as the Director, Innovation and Business Development of SME.
Diversity & Inclusion at SME
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SME across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
SME Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
SME PTO
SME PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
SME Careers
SME Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, SME applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let SME Know You Want To Work There
Frequently Asked Questions regarding SME
What is SME address?
SME location is at 12999 E. Adam Aircraft Circle
Who is the CEO of SME?
SME CEO is Jeff Krause, their score by employees is 74
What is SME eNPS?
The eNPS for SME is -71
What are the benefits at SME?
SME perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, 401K / Retirement Plan & Unique Office Space
Who is SME leadership?
Julie Duff, Erica Ciupak & Katie Borgula are part of SME leadership, Jeff Krause is the CEO
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