TGS Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
23
TOTAL
RATINGS
270

TGS Company Culture

TGS Culture

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

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

TGS CEO

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kristian Johansen TGS' CEO
Kristian Johansen
74 /100

Diversity at TGS

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at TGS have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at TGS

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+

Women at TGS have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

TGS 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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-60

TGS employees are -60% more likely to recommend TGS as a great place to work

11%Promoters
18%Passives
71%Detractors

Working at TGS

Working at TGS is rated below average by 23 employees, across various culture dimensions. TGS employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting TGS’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at TGS was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at TGS

C-

Overall Company Culture at TGS is rated C-

Last updated 11 days ago

Bottom
35%

TGS ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 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 23 Employees

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20
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Operations
57
Operations57

TGS Employee Reviews

Out of 35 TGS employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping TGS improve their work culture.

63%
37%
Positive Reviews63%
Constructive Feedback37%

Positive Reviews From TGS Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The questions were clear and very easy to answer.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The diversity within the company is very encouraging and satisfying to work for an excellent global geophysical company.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The can do attitude that is displayed from top to bottom management.

Constructive Feedback From TGS Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Caring for employees and communicating vision.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Being paid enough to live in the area where the office is.
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Training on how to do basic tasks.

TGS Company Information

TGS Company Overview

TGS is a geoscience data products and services company.

TGS Mission, Vision & Values

TGS Mission Statement

TGS is responsible to its customers and to the quality products and exemplary service that differentiates TGS from its competitors. Honesty, integrity, and fairness form the cornerstones of the Company’s relationships. TGS is responsible to the communities and environment in which its employees live and work. Finally, TGS is responsible to its shareholders and believes that the business must make a profit, and growth is fundamental to its success.

TGS Values

  • We are responsible to our customers.
  • Our single greatest asset is our employee base
  • We are responsible to the communities in which we live and work and to the world community as well
  • We are responsible to our shareholders
Headquarter10451 Clay Road
Houston, TX
United States of America
Websitewww.tgs.com/default.aspx
Founding Date1981
Tel+1 713 860 2100
Company StatusPrivate

TGS Competitors

TGS competitors include Schlumberger and PGS. TGS ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how TGS compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Schlumberger's Logo
    Schlumberger
    4.1/5
  2. #2
    PGS' Logo
    PGS
    3.2/5
  3. #3
    TGS' Logo
    TGS
    3.0/5
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TGS Employees

23 employees at TGS have reviewed TGS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 11 days ago.

Overall, the 23 TGS employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

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

Overall, employees at TGS are generally satisfied with their team. 23 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at TGS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at TGS believe the environment at TGS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at TGS is comfortably fast. About 80% of the employees at TGS work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining TGS - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining TGS is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. TGS 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.

TGS KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of TGS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 TGS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

TGS CEO & Leadership

TGS CEO - Kristian Johansen

Kristian Johansen TGS' CEO
74 /100

Kristian’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. TGS’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, Male employees and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to TGS’s competitors, Kristian Johansen ranks right below PGS CEO Jon Erik Reinhardsen. Under Johansen’s leadership, TGS employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Manager and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where TGS could stand to see real improvement.

TGS Leadership

The TGS Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Kristian Johansen, VP Business Development John Woodward, and VP Joe Carroll

  • Kristian Johansen  CEO / President

    Kristian Johansen CEO / President

    Kristian Johansen serves as the CEO / President of TGS.

  • John Woodward VP Business Development

    John Woodward serves as the VP Business Development of TGS.

  • Joe Carroll VP

    Joe Carroll serves as the VP of TGS.

  • Kristopher lee Chief financial Officer

    Kristopher lee serves as the Chief financial Officer of TGS.

TGS Salaries

How much does TGS pay?

How much do people at TGS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at TGS is $108,261, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,997, or $51 per hour.

At TGS, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $215,637 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,102 annually. Average TGS salaries by department include: IT at $81,297, Operations at $83,915, Admin at $64,434, and Marketing at $100,304. Half of TGS salaries are above $106,997.

11 employees at TGS rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings) while 11 employees at TGS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$86k
$86k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$107k
$107k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$157k
$157k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$207k
$207k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$257k
$257k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$261k
$261k100th Percentile
$108,261*
Average Compensation
$106,997*
Median Compensation

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

TGS Salaries by Department

Explore TGS Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at TGS

Diverse employees at TGS score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing TGS in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at TGS across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 57/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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

TGS Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance

TGS PTO

TGS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. TGS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
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+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo50%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

TGS Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, TGS applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

2
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 2)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)

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

Let TGS Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in TGS on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
33%
Operations
17%
Executive
17%
Admin
17%
Sales
17%

Candidates By Location

Houston
17%
Oklahoma City
17%
Los Angeles
17%
North Billerica
17%
Alexandria
17%
Other
17%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding TGS

What is TGS address?

TGS location is at 10451 Clay Road

Who is the CEO of TGS?

TGS CEO is Kristian Johansen, their score by employees is 74

What is TGS eNPS?

The eNPS for TGS is -60

What is the salary for Business Analyst in TGS?

Business Analyst average salary in the US is 79k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in TGS?

The average salaries for Engineering in TGS is 129k

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