The Star Company Culture
The Star Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
The Star's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Executive Team
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Professional Development
A+The Star CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
Matt Bekier
86 /100
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Diversity at The Star
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B
Diverse employees at The Star have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at The Star
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
C+
Women at The Star have rated Professional Development, Executive Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
The Star 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?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
52
The Star employees are 52% more likely to recommend The Star as a great place to work
| 64% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 12% | Detractors |
Working at The Star
Working at The Star is rated highly by 21 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Star employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting The Star’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at The Star was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Star
A-
Overall Company Culture at The Star is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
The Star ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
The Star Employee Reviews
Out of 7 The Star employee reviews, 20% were positive. The remaining 80% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Star improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 20% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 80% |
Positive Reviews From The Star Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?everything about life and stories too
Constructive Feedback From The Star Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?they are entitled and have no work ethic
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?no accountability no work ethic
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?at helping each other and having good vibes
The Star Company Information
The Star Company Overview
Thestar.com is Canada's largest online news site.
The Star Mission, Vision & Values
The Star Mission Statement
We focus public attention on injustices of all kinds and on reforms designed to correct them
The Star Vision Statement
To complete all strategic plans successfully and effectively To remain a livable community with its own identity and sustainable growth To be a model of neighborhood revitalization – using a holistic approach with quality facilities and services To be a Town and an organization which is free of discrimination and is inclusive To be a place where children choose to return to live when they become adults – a place with a future, where things are done right To be a Town that promotes a positive business climate and economic opportunities for its citizens
The Star Values
- Culture of excellent customer service
- Quality services for all citizens
- Honesty and Integrity
- Inclusion and Diversity (in all municipal activities)
- Fairness and Equality
- Commitment to a team of creative problem solvers
| Headquarter | 1 Yonge Street Marine On Saint Croix, MN M5E 1E6 Canada |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thestar.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1892 |
| Company Status | Private |
The Star Competitors
The Star competitors include Hamilton and Metron. The Star ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Star compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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The Star Employees
21 employees at The Star have reviewed The Star 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 21 The Star employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Star are extremely happy with their total compensation at The Star, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Star are pleased with their team. 21 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at The Star are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Star believe the environment at The Star is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Star is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at The Star work 8 hours or less, while 58% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at The Star are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
The Star employees generally work 11.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at The Star report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
92% of The Star employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
The Star employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of The Star employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
The Star employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
92% of The Star employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining The Star - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining The Star is that the company was prepared on their first day. The Star 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.
The Star KPIs and OKRs
At The Star 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of The Star's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 The Star employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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The Star Salaries
How much does The Star pay?
How much do people at The Star get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Star is $121,702, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,369, or $71 per hour.
At The Star, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $272,521 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,158 annually. Average The Star salaries by department include: Operations at $110,677, Legal at $272,521, HR at $92,701, and Finance at $74,362. Half of The Star salaries are above $149,369.
15 employees at The Star rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 51 ratings) while 14 employees at The Star rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 19 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $79k | $79k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $114k | $114k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $141k | $141k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $211k | $211k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $266k | $266k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $343k | $343k | 100th Percentile |
$121,702*
Average Compensation
$149,369*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Star Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at The Star
Diverse employees at The Star score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing The Star in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Star across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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The Star Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
The Star PTO
The Star's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. The Star's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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The Star Careers
The Star Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, The Star applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at The Star unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 50% Granted (1 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 50% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 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
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Candidates By Department
IT | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Lebanon | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Star
What is The Star address?
The Star location is at 1 Yonge Street
Who is the CEO of The Star?
The Star CEO is Matt Bekier, their score by employees is 86
What is The Star eNPS?
The eNPS for The Star is 52
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in The Star?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 67k
What are the salaries in the Legal in The Star?
The average salaries for Legal in The Star is 273k
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