The Sun Company Culture
The Sun Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.1/5
The Sun's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
C+Meetings
C+Professional Development
C+Perks & Benefits
CCompensation
CThe Sun CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies
Dean Connor
59 /100
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Diversity at The Sun
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Diverse employees at The Sun have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at The Sun
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies
D
Women at The Sun have rated Manager, Environment, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
The Sun 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
Recommend to a Friend?
-46
The Sun employees are -46% more likely to recommend The Sun as a great place to work
| 18% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 64% | Detractors |
Working at The Sun
Working at The Sun is rated below average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Sun employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Team and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting The Sun’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at The Sun was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Sun
C-
Overall Company Culture at The Sun is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
The Sun ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterThe Sun Employee Reviews
Out of 12 The Sun employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Sun improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From The Sun Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?As the team ages, it is very conservative and risk adverse. WOuld like to hear more positive news from them.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Friendly, scientific and passionate about their contributions to the company.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The people are fun and easy going. We are all under a lot of stress to deliver short term projects. No future looking projects.
Constructive Feedback From The Sun Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?setting up better news which tricks up the people and they should stop bieng like a spaz
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Just having a caring team
The Sun Company Information
The Sun Company Overview
The Sun are Britain's most popular newspaper.
The Sun Mission, Vision & Values
The Sun Mission & Values
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| Headquarter | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Website | thesun.co.uk |
The Sun Competitors
The Sun competitors include Td Bank and Bank Of Montreal. The Sun ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Sun 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 Sun Employees
24 employees at The Sun have reviewed The Sun 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 24 The Sun employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Sun are generally satisfied with their total compensation at The Sun, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Sun are not very pleased with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. The majority believe the meetings at The Sun are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Sun believe the environment at The Sun is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Sun is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at The Sun work 8 hours or less, while 34% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at The Sun are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining The Sun - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining The Sun is that the company was unprepared on their first day. The Sun 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 Sun KPIs and OKRs
At The Sun 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of The Sun's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 The Sun 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 Sun Salaries
How much does The Sun pay?
How much do people at The Sun get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Sun is $114,000, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,736, or $56 per hour.
At The Sun, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $266,432 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,105 annually. Average The Sun salaries by department include: Marketing at $162,018, Sales at $217,610, Operations at $92,051, and Design at $89,972. Half of The Sun salaries are above $116,736.
17 employees at The Sun rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies (based on 54 ratings) while 15 employees at The Sun rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies (based on 19 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $92k | $92k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $116k | $116k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $195k | $195k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $260k | $260k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $356k | $356k | 100th Percentile |
$114,000*
Average Compensation
$116,736*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Sun Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at The Sun
Diverse employees at The Sun score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing The Sun in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Sun across various culture dimensions.
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The Sun PTO
The Sun's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is The Sun's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. The Sun's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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The Sun Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, The Sun applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 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 The Sun Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in The Sun on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Houston | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Sun
Who is the CEO of The Sun?
The Sun CEO is Dean Connor, their score by employees is 59
What is The Sun eNPS?
The eNPS for The Sun is -46
What is the salary for Director of Product in The Sun?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 174k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in The Sun?
The average salaries for Engineering in The Sun is 123k
Who are The Sun competitors?
The Sun main competitors are Td Bank, Bank Of Montreal
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