HR or Marketing?Claim Your Free Employer Account
Spire Company Culture
Spire Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
Spire's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
CGender
C-Professional Development
C-Team
DEnvironment
DSpire CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Peter Platzer
36 /100
See More
Diversity at Spire
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Spire
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Spire have rated Work Culture, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Spire 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 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-75
Spire employees are -75% more likely to recommend Spire as a great place to work
| 10% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 5% | Passives |
| 85% | Detractors |
Working at Spire
Working at Spire is rated below average by 46 employees, across various culture dimensions. Spire employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Spire’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Spire was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Spire
D-
Overall Company Culture at Spire is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
10%
Spire ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSpire Employee Reviews
Out of 52 Spire employee reviews, 51% were positive. The remaining 49% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Spire improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 51% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 49% |
Positive Reviews From Spire Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Talented team. They work hard and try to manage the stress of their jobs. They are mostly supportive and professional.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are open and communication is constant.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I am respected and my views are taken seriously.
Constructive Feedback From Spire Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I need they need to relook at their employee annual pay adjustment.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Managing the senior staff. Provide a culture of empathy compassion and care for patients
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Kindness. Respect. Comunication. Strategy. Honesty.
Spire Company Information
Spire Company Overview
Spire uses data from space to solve problems on Earth.
Spire Mission, Vision & Values
Spire Mission Statement
Spire’s mission is to inspire, lead, and create the business of Earth observation for the benefit of all. With operations all over the world, Spire maintains 24/7 coverage of the entire Earth.
Spire Values
At Express Energy Services, we believe we are only as strong as our core values. Our SPIRE core values reflect our path for achieving the pinnacle of industry performance through our commitment to safety, people, integrity, responsibility and excellence.
| Headquarter | 575 Florida St, Suite 150 San Francisco, CA 94110 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | spire.com |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | 415-356-3400 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
Spire Competitors
Spire competitors include Vectren Corporation and ORBCOMM. Spire ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Spire compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Spire's CEO announces pricing for Space as a Service.
A look inside our Glasgow satellite manufacturing.
Having a little fun in our cleanroom. The satellites are acutally 30x10 cm.
Spire Employees
46 employees at Spire have reviewed Spire 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 46 Spire 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 Spire are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Spire, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Spire are not very pleased with their team. 46 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Spire are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Spire believe the environment at Spire is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Spire is comfortably fast. About 32% of the employees at Spire work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Spire are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Spire - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Spire KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Spire employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Spire's KPIs and OKRs.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Spire CEO & Leadership
Spire CEO - Peter Platzer
36 /100
Peter’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Peter 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 San Francisco. Peter Platzer’s employees rank Spire in the Bottom 40% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 30% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 20% for Team. When compared to Spire’s competitors, Peter Platzer ranks below Vectren Corporation CEO Carl Chapman.
Spire Leadership
The Spire Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Peter Platzer, CFO & Executive VP Steven Rasche, and Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Mark Darrell
Peter Platzer CEO / President
Peter Platzer serves as the CEO / President of Spire.
Steven Rasche CFO & Executive VP
Mr. Steven P. Rasche, also known as Steve, has been Chief Financial Officer at Alabama Gas Corporation since September... read more
Mark Darrell Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Mark C. Darrell has been General Counsel of Spire Inc.(formerly The Laclede Group, Inc) since May 2004 and its... read more
Ryan L. Hyman Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Information Technology Services
Mr. Ryan L. Hyman has been the Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Information Technology Services at Spire... read more
Steven L. Lindsey Executive VP & COO of Distribution Operations
Steven L. Lindsey is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Distribution Operations of Spire Inc.... read more
Keith Spicher CFO
Keith Spicher serves as the CFO of Spire Global, Inc.. Keith started at Spire Global, Inc. in December of 2018. Keith... read more
Thomas Krywe CFO
Thomas Krywe serves as the CFO of Spire Global, Inc.. Thomas started at Spire Global, Inc. in December of 2018. Thomas... read more
Paul Damphousse Senior Director Business Development
Paul Damphousse serves as the Senior Director Business Development of Spire Global, Inc.. Paul started at Spire Global,... read more
Iain Goodridge Head Of Product Marketing / Marketing
Iain Goodridge serves as the Head Of Product Marketing / Marketing of Spire Global, Inc.. Iain currently resides in the... read more
Spire Salaries
How much does Spire pay?
How much do people at Spire get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Spire is $124,749, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $148,593, or $71 per hour.
At Spire, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $188,798 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $57,456 annually. Average Spire salaries by department include: Customer Support at $73,968, Sales at $284,533, Admin at $79,729, and Business Development at $110,422. Half of Spire salaries are above $148,593.
29 employees at Spire rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 88 ratings) while 28 employees at Spire rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $85k | $85k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $118k | $118k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $146k | $146k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $214k | $214k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $253k | $253k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
$124,749*
Average Compensation
$148,593*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Spire Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Spire
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Spire across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Spire Perks & Benefits
Spire Week: If your job doesn't take you to one of our other offices for 1 year, we'll pay hotel and airfare for you to work out of one of our foreign offices to have meetings with foreign coworkers and spread culture across time zones.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Unique Office Space
Spire PTO
Spire's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Spire's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Spire's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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?
Spire Careers
Spire Jobs
No Recent Jobs found for Spire on Comparably
Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably
H1B Visa
In 2019, Spire applied for 11 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
11
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (11 out of 11)
- 0% Denied ( out of 11)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 11)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 11)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Spire Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Spire on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 22% | |
HR | 17% | |
Sales | 11% | |
Operations | 11% | |
Other | 6% |
Candidates By Location
Denver | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 11% | |
New York City | 6% | |
Louisville | 6% | |
Brooklyn | 6% | |
Other | 56% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Spire
What is Spire address?
Spire location is at 575 Florida St, Suite 150
Who is the CEO of Spire?
Spire CEO is Peter Platzer, their score by employees is 36
What is Spire eNPS?
The eNPS for Spire is -75
What is Spire revenue?
Spire revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Senior Developer in Spire?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 149k
×