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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
42
TOTAL
RATINGS
554

Sylvan Learning Systems Company Culture

Sylvan Learning Systems Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
Sylvan Learning Systems' Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Sylvan Learning Systems CEO

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John McAuliffe Sylvan Learning Systems' CEO
John McAuliffe
62 /100

Diversity at Sylvan Learning Systems

Women at Sylvan Learning Systems

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Women at Sylvan Learning Systems have rated Environment, Team, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Sylvan Learning Systems 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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-13

Sylvan Learning Systems employees are -13% more likely to recommend Sylvan Learning Systems as a great place to work

41%Promoters
5%Passives
54%Detractors

Working at Sylvan Learning Systems

Working at Sylvan Learning Systems is rated below average by 42 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sylvan Learning Systems employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Sylvan Learning Systems’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Sylvan Learning Systems was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Sylvan Learning Systems

C-

Overall Company Culture at Sylvan Learning Systems is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

Sylvan Learning Systems ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 42 Employees

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Operations
61
Operations61
Marketing
60
Marketing60

Sylvan Learning Systems Employee Reviews

Out of 63 Sylvan Learning Systems employee reviews, 64% were positive. The remaining 36% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sylvan Learning Systems improve their work culture.

64%
36%
Positive Reviews64%
Constructive Feedback36%

Positive Reviews From Sylvan Learning Systems Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Quick and easy but I felt like pay Ws guess work
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    My coworkers and the children
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Everyone cares about the kids.

Constructive Feedback From Sylvan Learning Systems Employees

  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    Have more communication with the investors
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    In Vietnam, only about 1.5$ are paid for teaching assistants but they have to work with over 10 tasks per time. I always try to do my best for sure. I love to work with children at here. If the salary is higher, there is nothing to talk about. I believe with what I did for the job, I DESERVE MORE
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Salary is very low for equal jobs in the market

Sylvan Learning Systems Company Information

Sylvan Learning Systems Company Overview

Sylvan Learning, Inc. consists of franchised and corporate supplemental learning centers

Sylvan Learning Systems Mission, Vision & Values

Sylvan Learning Systems Mission & Values

We’re on a mission to engage kids in fun STEM programs today, so they become our leaders of tomorrow.

Headquarter1001 Fleet St.
Baltimore, MD
United States of America
Websitewww.sylvanlearning.com/
Founding Date1979
Tel410-843-8352

Sylvan Learning Systems Competitors

Sylvan Learning Systems competitors include Ultius. Sylvan Learning Systems ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sylvan Learning Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Ultius' Logo
    Ultius
    3.0/5
  2. #2
    Sylvan Learning Systems' Logo
    Sylvan Learning Systems
    3.0/5
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Sylvan Learning Systems Employees

42 employees at Sylvan Learning Systems have reviewed Sylvan Learning Systems 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 42 Sylvan Learning Systems employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Sylvan Learning Systems are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sylvan Learning Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Sylvan Learning Systems are pleased with their team. 42 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Sylvan Learning Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Sylvan Learning Systems believe the environment at Sylvan Learning Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sylvan Learning Systems is comfortably fast. About 78% of the employees at Sylvan Learning Systems work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Sylvan Learning Systems are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Sylvan Learning Systems - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.

Sylvan Learning Systems KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Sylvan Learning Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Sylvan Learning Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes75%
No25%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Sylvan Learning Systems CEO & Leadership

Sylvan Learning Systems CEO - John McAuliffe

John McAuliffe Sylvan Learning Systems' CEO
62 /100

Sylvan Learning Systems’s CEO John McAuliffe started in this role in 2016. John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. John McAuliffe’s employees rank Sylvan Learning Systems in the Top 20% for Environment, in the Top 35% for Team, and in the Top 40% for Office Culture. McAuliffe is generally unpopular with Sylvan Learning Systems employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Female employees and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees in the Operations department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.

Sylvan Learning Systems Leadership

The Sylvan Learning Systems Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO John McAuliffe, Executive Director Mubashir Ahmed, and Executive Director Mindy Hearn

  • John McAuliffe  CEO / President

    John McAuliffe CEO / President

    John McAuliffe serves as the CEO / President of Sylvan Learning Systems.

  • Mubashir Ahmed Executive Director

    Mubashir Ahmed serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Systems.

  • Mindy Hearn Executive Director

    Mindy Hearn serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Center. Mindy started at Sylvan Learning Center in Jul... read more

  • Jim Rogers Executive Director

    Jim Rogers serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Center. Jim started at Sylvan Learning Center in Dec of... read more

  • Sylvan Weston Executive Director

    Sylvan Weston serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Systems.

  • Terri Winn Executive Director

    Terri Winn serves as the Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Systems.

  • Rand Bleimeister Executive Director and Owner

    Rand Bleimeister serves as the Executive Director and Owner of Sylvan Learning. Rand started at Sylvan Learning in... read more

  • Kayann Bock Owner/Executive Director

    Kayann Bock serves as the Owner/Executive Director of Sylvan Learning. Kayann started at Sylvan Learning in March of... read more

  • Jennifer Brandeen Vice President, Strategy & Business Development

    Jennifer Brandeen serves as the Vice President, Strategy & Business Development of Sylvan Learning. Jennifer started at... read more

Sylvan Learning Systems Salaries

How much does Sylvan Learning Systems pay?

How much do people at Sylvan Learning Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sylvan Learning Systems is $106,115, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,463, or $56 per hour.

At Sylvan Learning Systems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $256,858 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $51,226 annually. Average Sylvan Learning Systems salaries by department include: IT at $100,191, Admin at $60,010, Marketing at $109,581, and Business Development at $89,408. Half of Sylvan Learning Systems salaries are above $118,463.

24 employees at Sylvan Learning Systems rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 77 ratings) while 24 employees at Sylvan Learning Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Sylvan Learning Systems employees include job titles like Editor. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Sylvan Learning Systems employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$73k
$73k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$96k
$96k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$113k
$113k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$207k
$207k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$257k
$257k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$403k
$403k100th Percentile
$106,115*
Average Compensation
$118,463*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Sylvan Learning Systems Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Sylvan Learning Systems

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sylvan Learning Systems across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 61/100
Department - Operations
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Sylvan Learning Systems Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Sylvan Learning Systems PTO

Sylvan Learning Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Sylvan Learning Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time50%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals50%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo67%
Less than $500/mo33%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Sylvan Learning Systems Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Sylvan Learning Systems on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
80%
IT
20%

Candidates By Location

Baltimore
40%
Cockeysville
20%
Ellicott City
20%
Seattle
20%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sylvan Learning Systems

What is Sylvan Learning Systems address?

Sylvan Learning Systems location is at 1001 Fleet St.

Who is the CEO of Sylvan Learning Systems?

Sylvan Learning Systems CEO is John McAuliffe, their score by employees is 62

What is Sylvan Learning Systems eNPS?

The eNPS for Sylvan Learning Systems is -13

What is the salary for SysAdmin in Sylvan Learning Systems?

SysAdmin average salary in the US is 99k

What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Sylvan Learning Systems?

The average salaries for Customer Support in Sylvan Learning Systems is 63k

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