tbc Culture | Comparably
TBC is an independently owned, full-service ad agency headquartered in Baltimore. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
36
TOTAL
RATINGS
361

tbc Company Culture

tbc Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.7/5
tbc's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

tbc CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
Erik Olsen tbc's CEO
Erik Olsen
57 /100

Diversity at tbc

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies
D-

Diverse employees at tbc have rated Work Culture, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at tbc

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies
D-

Women at tbc have rated Work Culture, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

tbc 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies

Recommend to a Friend?

-11

tbc employees are -11% more likely to recommend tbc as a great place to work

37%Promoters
15%Passives
48%Detractors

Working at tbc

Working at tbc is rated below average by 36 employees, across various culture dimensions. tbc employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting tbc’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at tbc was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at tbc

D

Overall Company Culture at tbc is rated D

Last updated months ago

Bottom
20%

tbc ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

tbc Employee Reviews

Out of 29 tbc employee reviews, 41% were positive. The remaining 59% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping tbc improve their work culture.

41%
59%
Positive Reviews41%
Constructive Feedback59%

Positive Reviews From tbc Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Workplace is acceptable. We work with different people. Which means different cultures.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Working hard together and reach a target at the end of the day.
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Thought I was joining something with a bright future. Instead my bright future is going to be when I leave

Constructive Feedback From tbc Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Top executive team needs replaced
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Not acting like we work in a highschool
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Pay is trash. You need to pay more. Everyone is going to leave

tbc Company Information

tbc Company Overview

TBC is an independently owned, full-service ad agency headquartered in Baltimore.

Headquarter
Websitewww.tbc.us
  • Culture Video

tbc Employees

36 employees at tbc have reviewed tbc 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 36 tbc employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

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

Overall, employees at tbc are generally satisfied with their team. 36 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at tbc are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at tbc believe the environment at tbc is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at tbc is extremely fast. About 46% of the employees at tbc work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at tbc are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining tbc - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. 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.

tbc KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no tbc employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand tbc's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

tbc CEO & Leadership

tbc CEO - Erik Olsen

Erik Olsen tbc's CEO
57 /100

Erik’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Erik in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Erik Olsen’s employees rank tbc in the Bottom 45% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 30% for Environment, and in the Bottom 30% for Retention. Olsen is generally unpopular with tbc employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.

tbc Leadership

The tbc Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Erik Olsen, CFO Gary Anderson, and VP and CFO John Chanaud

  • Erik Olsen  CEO / President

    Erik Olsen CEO / President

    Erik Olsen serves as the CEO / President of tbc.

  • Gary Anderson CFO

    Gary Anderson serves as the CFO of TBC. Gary started at TBC in July of 2010. Gary currently resides in Baltimore,... read more

  • John Chanaud VP and CFO

    John Chanaud serves as the VP and CFO of TBC. John started at TBC in March of 1997. John currently resides in Washington... read more

  • Marty Krcelic Senior Vice President

    Marty Krcelic serves as the Senior Vice President of tbc.

  • Patty Stachowiak Senior Vice President

    Patty Stachowiak serves as the Senior Vice President of TBC. Patty started at TBC in December of 1982. Patty currently... read more

  • Liz Feldman Senior Vice President

    Liz Feldman serves as the Senior Vice President of tbc.

  • Shannon Percy VP of Business Development

    Shannon Percy serves as the VP of Business Development of TBC. Shannon started at TBC in January of 2006. Shannon... read more

  • Erin Borkowski VP/ Media Director

    Erin Borkowski serves as the VP/ Media Director of TBC. Erin started at TBC in August of 1998. Erin currently resides in... read more

  • Casey Rhoads VP/Group Account Director

    Casey Rhoads serves as the VP/Group Account Director of tbc.

tbc Salaries

How much does tbc pay?

How much do people at tbc get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at tbc is $79,132, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,230, or $55 per hour.

At tbc, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $116,230 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $41,669 annually. Average tbc salaries by department include: Marketing at $77,470, HR at $90,779, Admin at $43,972, and Finance at $59,437. Half of tbc salaries are above $116,230.

17 employees at tbc rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 52 ratings) while 15 employees at tbc rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 17 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$85k
$85k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$115k
$115k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$177k
$177k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$232k
$232k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$330k
$330k100th Percentile
$79,132*
Average Compensation
$116,230*
Median Compensation

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

tbc Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at tbc

Diverse employees at tbc score the company 54/100 across various culture categories, placing tbc in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at tbc across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
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

tbc Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

tbc PTO

tbc's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is tbc's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. tbc's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
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/mo50%
Less than $500/mo50%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

tbc Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, tbc applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

10
Total Applied
  • 90% Granted (9 out of 10)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 10)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 10)
  • 10% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 10)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let tbc Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in tbc on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Customer Support
100%

Candidates By Location

Greensburg
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding tbc

Who is the CEO of tbc?

tbc CEO is Erik Olsen, their score by employees is 57

What is tbc eNPS?

The eNPS for tbc is -11

What is the salary for Marketing Operations in tbc?

Marketing Operations average salary in the US is 81k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in tbc?

The average salaries for Marketing in tbc is 77k

What are the benefits at tbc?

tbc perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays & 401K / Retirement Plan

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