Tennessee Valley Authority Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
27
TOTAL
RATINGS
272

Tennessee Valley Authority Company Culture

Tennessee Valley Authority Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.8/5
Tennessee Valley Authority's Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Tennessee Valley Authority CEO

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Jeff Lyash Tennessee Valley Authority's CEO
Jeff Lyash
79 /100

Diversity at Tennessee Valley Authority

Women at Tennessee Valley Authority

Tennessee Valley Authority 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

26

Tennessee Valley Authority employees are 26% more likely to recommend Tennessee Valley Authority as a great place to work

47%Promoters
32%Passives
21%Detractors

Working at Tennessee Valley Authority

Working at Tennessee Valley Authority is rated average by 27 employees, across various culture dimensions. Tennessee Valley Authority employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Team, and Environment categories, putting Tennessee Valley Authority’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Morristown, TN. See below in detail how working at Tennessee Valley Authority was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Tennessee Valley Authority

B

Overall Company Culture at Tennessee Valley Authority is rated B

Last updated 2 months ago

Top
35%

Tennessee Valley Authority ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Tennessee Valley Authority Employee Reviews

Out of 15 Tennessee Valley Authority employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Tennessee Valley Authority improve their work culture.

69%
31%
Positive Reviews69%
Constructive Feedback31%

Positive Reviews From Tennessee Valley Authority Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    meeting the people and learnign more about the job
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Tough but fair, real-world questions
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Our collaboration, willingness to be open to each others ideas and open to constructive feedback

Constructive Feedback From Tennessee Valley Authority Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    We have been told not to wear our work badges outside the company and to minimize wearing our tva shirts. This is somewhat related to the negatie sentiment about the federal government in general.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    When I look at the people who are currently doing the work I used to do, I feel like I must have been overqualifed for my job.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    The quality of the decision making has decreased in recent years

Tennessee Valley Authority Company Information

Tennessee Valley Authority Company Overview

Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporate agency that provides electricity for business customers.

Headquarter400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN
United States of America
Websitetva.gov
Founding Date1933
Tel(865) 632-2101
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Tennessee Valley Authority employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at Tennessee Valley Authority report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
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89% of Tennessee Valley Authority employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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40% of Tennessee Valley Authority employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Tennessee Valley Authority employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
88% of Tennessee Valley Authority employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Tennessee Valley Authority Employees

27 employees at Tennessee Valley Authority have reviewed Tennessee Valley Authority across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.

Overall, the 27 Tennessee Valley Authority employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Tennessee Valley Authority are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Tennessee Valley Authority, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Tennessee Valley Authority are pleased with their team. 27 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Tennessee Valley Authority are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Tennessee Valley Authority believe the environment at Tennessee Valley Authority is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Tennessee Valley Authority is moderate. About 51% of the employees at Tennessee Valley Authority work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Tennessee Valley Authority - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Morristown, TN about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Morristown, TN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 77% 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.

Tennessee Valley Authority KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Tennessee Valley Authority's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Tennessee Valley Authority employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Tennessee Valley Authority Salaries

How much does Tennessee Valley Authority pay?

How much do people at Tennessee Valley Authority get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Tennessee Valley Authority is $132,155, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,715, or $63 per hour.

At Tennessee Valley Authority, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,149 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,331 annually. Average Tennessee Valley Authority salaries by department include: Product at $160,681, Finance at $107,546, Operations at $102,188, and Sales at $144,312. Half of Tennessee Valley Authority salaries are above $132,715.

10 employees at Tennessee Valley Authority rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings) while 10 employees at Tennessee Valley Authority rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).

Last updated 2 months ago.

1st Percentile
$69k
$69k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$101k
$101k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$130k
$130k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$187k
$187k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$240k
$240k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$269k
$269k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$300k
$300k100th Percentile
$132,155*
Average Compensation
$132,715*
Median Compensation

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

Tennessee Valley Authority Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Tennessee Valley Authority

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Tennessee Valley Authority 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

Tennessee Valley Authority Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Tennessee Valley Authority PTO

Tennessee Valley Authority's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Tennessee Valley Authority's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo100%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Tennessee Valley Authority Careers

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Candidates By Department

Marketing
50%
Engineering
50%

Candidates By Location

Knoxville
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Tennessee Valley Authority

What is Tennessee Valley Authority address?

Tennessee Valley Authority location is at 400 West Summit Hill Drive

Who is the CEO of Tennessee Valley Authority?

Tennessee Valley Authority CEO is Jeff Lyash, their score by employees is 79

What is Tennessee Valley Authority eNPS?

The eNPS for Tennessee Valley Authority is 26

What is the salary for Director of IT in Tennessee Valley Authority?

Director of IT average salary in the US is 187k

What are the salaries in the Operations in Tennessee Valley Authority?

The average salaries for Operations in Tennessee Valley Authority is 102k

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