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The Second City Company Culture
The Second City Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
The Second City's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
C+Environment
CExecutive Team
C-Team
DWork Culture
DThe Second City CEO
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Andrew Alexander
46 /100
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Diversity at The Second City
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Recommend to a Friend?
-51
The Second City employees are -51% more likely to recommend The Second City as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at The Second City
Working at The Second City is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Second City employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting The Second City’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at The Second City was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Second City
D-
Overall Company Culture at The Second City is rated D-
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10%
The Second City ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterThe Second City Employee Reviews
Out of 8 The Second City employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Second City improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 57% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 43% |
Positive Reviews From The Second City Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was an audition, which I excel at.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My local team was excellent and took on the brunt of work across three locations, as the others were shut down and inept at their jobs, respectively.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The local leadership team did the best they could with the inane restrictions placed on them by the Chicago team.
Constructive Feedback From The Second City Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Get rid of the management in Chicago. Or at least let the Toronto location run itself.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Incredibly low pay. Worked there 5 years and made less than the starting wage at many similar establishments. When I asked about a raise, they froze them for two years.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Communication from management, better pay, strong admin & HR teams
The Second City Company Information
The Second City Company Overview
The Second City, the world’s leading comedy theatre and school of improvisation.
| Headquarter | 1616 N Wells St Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.secondcity.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1959 |
| Tel | (312) 337-3992 |
The Second City Employees
7 employees at The Second City have reviewed The Second City 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 7 The Second City employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Second City are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at The Second City, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Second City are not very pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at The Second City are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Second City believe the environment at The Second City is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Second City is extremely fast. About 40% of the employees at The Second City work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at The Second City are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining The Second City - 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.
The Second City KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of The Second City's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 The Second City employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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The Second City CEO & Leadership
The Second City CEO - Andrew Alexander
46 /100
Andrew’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Andrew in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Andrew Alexander’s employees rank The Second City in the Top 50% for Manager, in the Bottom 40% for Environment, and in the Bottom 30% for Executive Team.
The Second City Leadership
The The Second City Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Andrew Alexander, VP of Operations Mike Conway, and Music Director/Faculty Amanda Murphy
Andrew Alexander CEO / President
Andrew Alexander serves as the CEO / President of The Second City.
Mike Conway VP of Operations
Mike Conway serves as the VP of Operations for The Second City. Mike started at The Second City in August of 2015. Mike... read more
Amanda Murphy Music Director/Faculty
Amanda Murphy serves as the Music Director/Faculty for Second City Training Center. Amanda started at Second City... read more
Tyler Alexander Creative Director
Tyler Alexander serves as the Creative Director for The Second City. Tyler started at The Second City in October of... read more
DArcy Stuart Chief Operating Officer and Director
DArcy Stuart serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Director for The Second City. DArcy started at The Second City in... read more
Jennifer Hoyt Vice President Of Production
Jennifer Hoyt serves as the Vice President Of Production of The Second City. Jennifer started at The Second City in... read more
Abby Wagner Vice President, Training Centers & Education Programs
Abby Wagner serves as the Vice President, Training Centers & Education Programs of The Second City.
Isaac Esparza Managing Director
Isaac Esparza serves as the Managing Director of The Second City.
The Second City Salaries
How much does The Second City pay?
How much do people at The Second City get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Second City is $100,031, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,630, or $57 per hour.
At The Second City, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $304,453 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $40,395 annually. Average The Second City salaries by department include: Operations at $83,743, HR at $79,705, Finance at $62,327, and Legal at $304,453. Half of The Second City salaries are above $120,630.
5 employees at The Second City rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at The Second City rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $196k | $196k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $250k | $250k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $308k | $308k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $359k | $359k | 100th Percentile |
$100,031*
Average Compensation
$120,630*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Second City Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at The Second City
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Second City across various culture dimensions.
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The Second City Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
The Second City PTO
The Second City's 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. The Second City's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Second City
What is The Second City address?
The Second City location is at 1616 N Wells St
Who is the CEO of The Second City?
The Second City CEO is Andrew Alexander, their score by employees is 46
What is The Second City eNPS?
The eNPS for The Second City is -51
What is the salary for Jr Developer in The Second City?
Jr Developer average salary in the US is 80k
What are the salaries in the Admin in The Second City?
The average salaries for Admin in The Second City is 55k
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