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Sonder Company Culture
Sonder Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
A+Diversity
AExecutive Team
ALeadership
AMeetings
ASonder CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Francis Davidson
76 /100
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Diversity at Sonder
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Sonder have rated Team, Outlook, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sonder
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Sonder have rated Team, Executive Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Sonder 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 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
25
Sonder employees are 25% more likely to recommend Sonder as a great place to work
| 54% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at Sonder
Working at Sonder is rated highly by 247 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sonder employees are most satisfied about Manager, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Sonder’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Sonder was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sonder
A
Overall Company Culture at Sonder is rated A
Last updated months ago
Top
10%
Sonder ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sonder Employee Reviews
Out of 396 Sonder employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sonder improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
Positive Reviews From Sonder Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Que se me preguntace al respecto mis necesidades como trabajador
- What is the best part about your compensation package?A ciencia cierta es un poco dificil de definir
- What is the best part about your compensation package?the travel benefits is game changing
Constructive Feedback From Sonder Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Sonder makes it incredibly difficult to discuss pay and blame the company's wellbeing whenever you do raise the concern. They pressure you to take responsibility outside your role and try to make it seem like they're benefitting you rather than taking advantage.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We are not paid a living wage.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?The people hiring had no business hiring anyone. They hired people who were like them.
Sonder Company Information
Sonder Company Overview
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Sonder was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is Francis Davidson. Since its inception 12 years ago, Sonder has grown to 700 employees.
Sonder Mission, Vision & Values
Sonder Mission Statement
Our mission is to celebrate the infinite diversity and beauty of the world. To open our doors and extend our care to everyone. To never let anyone down. To introduce our guests to a city’s unique heritage, undisputed classics, and best kept secrets.
Sonder Vision Statement
Our vision is to build the future of hospitality. To reintroduce humanity in the accommodations industry. To harness the power of technology to democratize travel and deliver jaw-dropping experiences, service, comfort, and style.
Sonder Values
- Hospitality Everywhere
| Headquarter | 101 15th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sonder.com |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | 16173000956 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.sonder.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Sonder Competitors
Sonder competitors include Hyatt, Airbnb, Marriott, and Hilton. Sonder ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sonder 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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Sonder Employees
Sonder has 700 employees. 247 employees at Sonder have reviewed Sonder 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 247 Sonder 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 Sonder are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Sonder, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sonder are extremely happy with their team. 247 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Sonder are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sonder believe the environment at Sonder is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sonder is comfortably fast. About 42% of the employees at Sonder work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sonder are 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
Sonder employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sonder report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Sonder have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
86% of Sonder employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sonder employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
76% of Sonder employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Sonder employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
86% of Sonder employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Sonder - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sonder is that the company was prepared on their first day. Sonder employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 89% 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.
Sonder KPIs and OKRs
Sonder KPIs and OKRs are most clear in the Engineering department and Business Development department, whilst employees in Operations and HR departments think their goals least clear. Out of 26 Sonder employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 25 have said yes.
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Sonder CEO & Leadership
76 /100
Sonder CEO Awards and Recognitions
Francis’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Francis Davidson has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2019 along with Drift CEO David Cancel and Highspot CEO Robert Wahbe. In addition, Francis has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2019 specifically for Diversity, making Sonder’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Sonder’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Finance department, employees with Entry Level experience, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, employees in the Sales department, and African American/Black employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Sonder’s competitors, Francis Davidson ranks right above Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano. Under Davidson’s leadership, Sonder employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Executive Team. Compensation and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Sonder could stand to see real improvement.
Sonder Leadership
The Sonder Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Francis Davidson, VP of Product and Engineering Vivek Subramanian, and VP of Operations Deeksha Hebbar
Francis Davidson CEO / President
Francis Davidson serves as the CEO / President of Sonder.
Vivek Subramanian VP of Product and Engineering, 2019 Best Engineering Department Leader
Subramanian is a proven entrepreneurial executive with diverse experience across B2B and B2C systems. He has launched... read more
Deeksha Hebbar VP of Operations
Deeksha Hebbar serves as the VP of Operations of Sonder Inc.. Deeksha started at Sonder Inc. in May of 2018. Deeksha... read more
Martin Picard Co-Founder and Global Head of Real Estate
Martin Picard serves as the Co-Founder and Global Head of Real Estate of Sonder Inc.. Martin started at Sonder Inc. in... read more
Jason Epstein Regional Director
Jason Epstein serves as the Regional Director of Sonder Inc.. Jason started at Sonder Inc. in Dec of 2018. Jason... read more
Marley Dominguez Managing Director , Real Estate
Marley Dominguez serves as the Managing Director , Real Estate of Sonder Inc.. Marley currently resides in the San... read more
Todd Grasinger Managing Director, Real Estate
Todd Grasinger serves as the Managing Director, Real Estate of Sonder Inc.. Todd currently resides in the Greater New... read more
Craig Rashkow Operations and Customer Service Director, Regional General Manager
Craig Rashkow serves as the Operations and Customer Service Director, Regional General Manager of Sonder Inc.. Craig... read more
Sanjay Banker CFO
Sanjay Banker serves as the CFO of Sonder Inc.. Sanjay currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sonder Salaries
How much does Sonder pay?
How much do people at Sonder get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sonder is $131,405, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,506, or $65 per hour.
At Sonder, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $246,246 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,547 annually. Average Sonder salaries by department include: HR at $139,526, Marketing at $116,172, Finance at $98,796, and Product at $164,383. Half of Sonder salaries are above $135,506.
155 employees at Sonder rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 519 ratings) while 154 employees at Sonder rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 176 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $105k | $105k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $135k | $135k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $196k | $196k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $250k | $250k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $294k | $294k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $319k | $319k | 100th Percentile |
$131,405*
Average Compensation
$135,506*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sonder Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sonder
Diverse employees at Sonder score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing Sonder in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sonder across various culture dimensions.
Our mission is to celebrate the infinite diversity and beauty of the world. To open our doors and extend our care to everyone. To never let anyone down. To introduce our guests to a city’s unique heritage, undisputed classics, and best kept secrets.
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Sonder Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Sonder PTO
Sonder's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 93% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Sonder's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 43% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sonder's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Sonder Careers
Sonder Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Sonder applied for 11 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 91% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Sonder has a total of 700 employees
11
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 91% Granted (10 out of 11)
- 0% Denied ( out of 11)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 11)
- 9% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 11)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Sonder Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Sonder's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Sonder? Employees are very happy at Sonder and rate their office perks as fantastic. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Sonder employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 62% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Sonder?
Engineering
Operations
Business Development
HR
Very Difficult67%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult17%
Not Difficult17%
Difficult8%
Does Not Offer Internships58%
Answered by 12 Operations Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult67%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Business Development Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 HR Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sonder
What is Sonder address?
Sonder location is at 101 15th Street
Who is the CEO of Sonder?
Sonder CEO is Francis Davidson, their score by employees is 76
What is Sonder eNPS?
The eNPS for Sonder is 25
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Sonder?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 170k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Sonder?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Sonder is 76k
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