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Telephone and Data Systems Company Culture
Telephone and Data Systems Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Telephone and Data Systems' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+CEO Rating
A-Executive Team
A-Perks & Benefits
B+Outlook
BTelephone and Data Systems CEO
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LeRoy Carlson
77 /100
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Telephone and Data Systems employees are 0% more likely to recommend Telephone and Data Systems as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
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| 34% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Telephone and Data Systems
Working at Telephone and Data Systems is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Telephone and Data Systems employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Team and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Telephone and Data Systems’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Telephone and Data Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Telephone and Data Systems
C-
Overall Company Culture at Telephone and Data Systems is rated C-
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Telephone and Data Systems ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Telephone and Data Systems Company Overview
Our family of companies includes U.S. Cellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions, BendBroadband, and Suttle Straus.
Telephone and Data Systems was founded in 1969 and its current CEO is LeRoy Carlson. Since its inception 57 years ago, Telephone and Data Systems has grown to 341 employees.
Telephone and Data Systems Mission, Vision & Values
Telephone and Data Systems Mission & Values
At TDS, our mission is to provide outstanding communications services to our customers and meet the needs of our shareholders, our people and our communities. The TDS companies share a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We satisfy our customers by offering the highest-quality services and products and excellent customer support. TDS is #496 on the 2016 Fortune 500® and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TDS. We provide wireless products and services, cable and wireline broadband, TV, and voice services, as well as hosted/managed services nationwide through our business units.
| Headquarter | 30 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60602 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | tdsinc.com |
| Founding Date | 1969 |
| Tel | 312-630-1900 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | TDS |
| Jobs | tds.jobs/ |
| Social Sites |
Telephone and Data Systems Competitors
Telephone and Data Systems competitors include T-Mobile, Ericsson, Verizon, and Sprint. Telephone and Data Systems ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Telephone and Data Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Telephone and Data Systems Employees
Telephone and Data Systems has 341 employees. 3 employees at Telephone and Data Systems have reviewed Telephone and Data 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 3 Telephone and Data Systems employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Telephone and Data Systems are extremely happy with their total compensation at Telephone and Data Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Telephone and Data Systems are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Telephone and Data Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Telephone and Data Systems believe the environment at Telephone and Data Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Telephone and Data Systems is bureaucratic. About 67% of the employees at Telephone and Data Systems work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Telephone and Data Systems are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Telephone and Data Systems - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
Telephone and Data Systems KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Telephone and Data Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Telephone and Data Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Telephone and Data Systems CEO & Leadership
Telephone and Data Systems CEO - LeRoy Carlson
77 /100
LeRoy’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Compared to Telephone and Data Systems’s competitors, LeRoy Carlson ranks right above T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert. Under Carlson’s leadership, Telephone and Data Systems employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Team and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Telephone and Data Systems could stand to see real improvement.
Telephone and Data Systems Leadership
The Telephone and Data Systems Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO LeRoy Carlson, Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance Douglas Shuma, and Senior Vice President of Technology, Services and Strategy Joseph Hanley
LeRoy Carlson CEO / President
LeRoy Carlson serves as the CEO / President of Telephone and Data Systems.
Douglas Shuma Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance
Mr. Douglas D. Shuma, also known as Doug, has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance at... read more
Joseph Hanley Senior Vice President of Technology, Services and Strategy
Mr. Joseph R. Hanley, also known as Joe has been Senior Vice President of Technology, Services & Strategy at Telephone &... read more
Scott Williamson Senior Vice President of Acquisitions & Corporate Development
Mr. Scott H. Williamson has been Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Acquisitions at Telephone & Data... read more
Kenneth R. Meyers Non-Independent Director
Mr. Kenneth R. Meyers, also known as Ken, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of United States Cellular... read more
David A. Wittwer Non-Independent Director
David A. Wittwer was appointed as a Director of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. in August 2014. Mr. Wittwer was Chief... read more
Doug Chambers Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Accounting Officer
Doug Chambers serves as the Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of Telephone and Data... read more
Kenneth Meyers Executive Vice President and CFO, Member Board of Directors
Kenneth Meyers serves as the Executive Vice President and CFO, Member Board of Directors of Telephone and Data Systems.
David Gillman Vice President - Tax
David Gillman serves as the Vice President - Tax of Telephone and Data SystemsÔø? (TDSÔø?). David started at Telephone... read more
Telephone and Data Systems Salaries
How much does Telephone and Data Systems pay?
How much do people at Telephone and Data Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Telephone and Data Systems is $69,993, or $33 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $249,404, or $119 per hour.
At Telephone and Data Systems, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $133,887 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,422 annually. Average Telephone and Data Systems salaries by department include: Customer Support at $46,277, Marketing at $70,439, Finance at $59,638, and Design at $79,946. Half of Telephone and Data Systems salaries are above $249,404.
3 employees at Telephone and Data Systems rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 3 employees at Telephone and Data Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $104k | $104k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $163k | $163k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $240k | $240k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $249k | $249k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $302k | $302k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 100th Percentile |
$69,993*
Average Compensation
$249,404*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Telephone and Data Systems Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Telephone and Data Systems
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Telephone and Data Systems across various culture dimensions.
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Telephone and Data Systems Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Telephone and Data Systems PTO
Telephone and Data Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Telephone and Data Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Telephone and Data Systems applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Telephone and Data Systems has a total of 341 employees
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Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Telephone and Data Systems
What is Telephone and Data Systems address?
Telephone and Data Systems location is at 30 N. LaSalle Street
Who is the CEO of Telephone and Data Systems?
Telephone and Data Systems CEO is LeRoy Carlson, their score by employees is 77
What is Telephone and Data Systems revenue?
Telephone and Data Systems revenue is $5B
What is the salary for Marketing Manager in Telephone and Data Systems?
Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 82k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Telephone and Data Systems?
The average salaries for Operations in Telephone and Data Systems is 74k
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