Stanford University Environment Employee Reviews | Comparably
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Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. Stanford is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Research and teaching stress interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. Areas of excellence range from the humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Stanford is located in California's Bay Area, one of the most intellectually dynamic and culturally diverse areas of the nation. read more
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Stanford University Environment Employee Reviews

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

what is culture? Its a young and moderately diverse team.

Supportive and collaborative, make me feel a necessary part of the team to help with our mission

We can enjoy having fun

People do want to try to help and get things done and advance the mission of the school

Most positive about the culture and environment is the enthusiasm and inclusivity.

The support and the feeling that everyone just wants to help you.

It's all positive about Stanford

Global atmosphere. See people from all over.

It's only been 1 month, but from what I've seen so far, everyone has been welcoming and friendly. It's been easy to and ask anyone questions.

Multi-cultural and respectful to one another.

I don't have anything at this time.

It is a very welcoming culture and friendly environment.

We are committed to advancing knowledge, asking questions and enhancing education.

Inclusivity and a willingness to help others.

Community feel and how the company is embracing diversity and inclusion.

There is a specific emphasis on work-life balance, though it's not always observed

The fact that I can learn new things on a daily basis

Very Supportive and Respectful Workplace, which is the reason I chose to come back and work for Stanford University. There's no place like Stanford University.

I think that everyone seems to be working towards a common goal for the good of the company. No prima donnas or divas.

supportive and allow time for growth

What needs to change to make the company culture better?

I'd like to tangibly experience our proximity to Silicon Valley and the STEM leadership/legacy in our region. I look forward to seeing continued investment in digital transformation, and recruiting/hiring for diversity of perspective and professional experience.

Review Sentiment at Stanford University

93
93%
7
7%

About Stanford University's Environment

B+
73/100

Where This Score Ranks Stanford University's Environment

TOP
20%

In the Top 20% of 1188 similar size companies on Comparably

TOP
40%

In the Top 40% of 738 companies in San Francisco

3rd

3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

The environment at Stanford University is considered positive by 94% of employees and regarded as having a “comfortably fast” work pace by 68 employees. Relative to its competitors, Meta, Google, Apple, and UCSF, Stanford University's environment score ranks in 3rd place. This also puts them in the Top 20% of 1188 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably and Top 40% of 738 companies in San Francisco.

Rate Environment the Highest

  • Department - Business Affairs & CFO
    +11%
  • Department - Communications
    +9%
  • Department - Office of External Relations
    +5%

Rate Environment the Lowest

  • Tenure - 5 to 10 Years
    -15%
  • Department - Engineering
    -12%
  • Department - School of Humanities and Sciences
    -7%

How Stanford University's Environment Score is Calculated

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7 or less7%
872%
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122%
More than 121%
On average, how many hours do you work a day?
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Extremely fast14%
Comfortably fast46%
Moderate33%
A bit slow4%
Bureaucratic3%
What's the work pace at your company?
AnswerPercent
Positive94%
Negative6%
Is your work environment positive or negative?
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Yes33%
No67%
Does someone you work with closely, make you want to quit your job?
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Yes36%
No64%
Do you have a close friend at work?
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5% or Less56%
5-10%23%
10-25%16%
25-50%2%
50%+3%
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