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Sterling Company Culture
Sterling Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.7/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Diversity
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+Gender
A+Sterling CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Josh Peirez
86 /100
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Diversity at Sterling
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A+
Diverse employees at Sterling have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sterling
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A+
Women at Sterling have rated Meetings, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Sterling 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?
47
Sterling employees are 47% more likely to recommend Sterling as a great place to work
| 63% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 16% | Detractors |
Working at Sterling
Working at Sterling is rated highly by 133 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sterling employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting Sterling’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Sterling was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sterling
A+
Overall Company Culture at Sterling is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Sterling ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sterling Employee Reviews
Out of 372 Sterling employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sterling improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
Positive Reviews From Sterling Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Every Friday we have fun friday
- What are some of the best things about your team?Team work, accuracy, hard work dedication
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Package is good which is provided to me
Constructive Feedback From Sterling Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?You dont have time to socialist or even take a full lunch will so much work to do.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Everything iswring here. It can't be improved as CEO itself is shit and their leaders are shit too.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Higher management. And team leaders.
Sterling Company Information
Sterling Company Overview
Sterling provides the foundation of trust and safety our clients need to create great environments for their most essential resource, people. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe.
Sterling was founded in 1975 and its current CEO is Josh Peirez. Since its inception 51 years ago, Sterling has grown to 5001 employees.
Sterling Mission, Vision & Values
Sterling Mission Statement
As a global leader in background and identity services, Sterling can help provide everything your business needs to hire with confidence. With a vision to make the world a safer place, we know people make the difference - in the workplace, hospitals, on the road, and in schools, to name a few. Empowering organizations to make smarter, faster, safer hiring decisions through advanced technology, accuracy, and industry-leading turnaround time, Sterling provides the foundation of trust and safety our clients need to create great environments for their most essential resource, people.
Sterling Values
- It's all about people
- The client is always in the room
- Deliver results. They matter
- Start with trust and prove it everyday
| Headquarter | One State Stree Plaza New York City, NY 10004 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sterlingcheck.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1975 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.sterlingcheck.com/about-sterling/careers/ |
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Sterling employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sterling report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
96% of Sterling employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sterling employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
95% of Sterling employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Sterling Employees
Sterling has 5001 employees. 133 employees at Sterling have reviewed Sterling 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 133 Sterling employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sterling are pleased with their total compensation at Sterling, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sterling are extremely happy with their team. 133 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Sterling are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sterling believe the environment at Sterling is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sterling is comfortably fast. About 49% of the employees at Sterling work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Sterling are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Sterling - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sterling is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Sterling employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Sterling KPIs and OKRs
At Sterling 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sterling's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 Sterling employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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Sterling CEO & Leadership
Sterling CEO - Josh Peirez
86 /100
Sterling’s CEO Josh Peirez started in this role in 2018. Josh’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 New York. Sterling’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Sales department, employees in the Marketing department, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Finance department, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Peirez’s leadership, Sterling employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Sterling could stand to see real improvement.
Sterling Leadership
The Sterling Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Josh Peirez, President Lou Paglia, and Chief Straetgy Officer Peter Lehmann
Josh Peirez CEO / President
Josh joined Sterling as co-CEO in July 2018, and was named CEO in April 2019. He brings extensive strategy, product and... read more
Lou Paglia President
Lou Paglia serves as the President of Sterling.
Peter Lehmann Chief Straetgy Officer
Peter Lehmann serves as the Chief Straetgy Officer of Sterling.
Peter Walker Chief Financial Officer
Peter Walker serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Sterling.
Steve Barnett Legal Counsel
Steve Barnett serves as the Legal Counsel of Sterling.
Danielle Korins Chief People Officer
Danielle Korins serves as the Chief People Officer of Sterling.
Richard Seldon Vice Chairman
Richard Seldon serves as the Vice Chairman of Sterling.
Angela Stelle Chief Marketing Officer
Angela Stelle serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Sterling.
Manish Sinha President APAC and Global Head of Operations
Manish Sinha serves as the President APAC and Global Head of Operations of Sterling.
Sterling Salaries
How much does Sterling pay?
How much do people at Sterling get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sterling is $121,147, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,958, or $56 per hour.
At Sterling, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $244,162 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,460 annually. Average Sterling salaries by department include: Finance at $97,132, Product at $159,880, Legal at $129,753, and IT at $119,650. Half of Sterling salaries are above $117,958.
103 employees at Sterling rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 318 ratings) while 102 employees at Sterling rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 103 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sterling employees include job titles like Automation Engineer, Director of Operations, HR Manager, and Human Resources Coordinator. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Sterling employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
$121,147*
Average Compensation
$117,958*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sterling Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sterling
Diverse employees at Sterling score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Sterling in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sterling across various culture dimensions.
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Sterling Perks & Benefits
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
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Work From Home Policy
Sterling PTO
Sterling's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Sterling's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sterling
What is Sterling address?
Sterling location is at One State Stree Plaza
Who is the CEO of Sterling?
Sterling CEO is Josh Peirez, their score by employees is 86
What is Sterling eNPS?
The eNPS for Sterling is 47
What is the salary for Operations Manager in Sterling?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Sterling?
The average salaries for Marketing in Sterling is 92k
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