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Top Hat is North America’s leading dynamic courseware platform, enabling educators to employ proven student-centered teaching practices through interactive content, tools, and activities in in-person, online and hybrid classroom environments.Thousands of faculty at 750 leading North American colleges and universities use Top Hat to create meaningful, engaging and accessible learning experiences for students before, during, and after class. read more
Top Hat Company Culture
Top Hat Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Top Hat's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Manager
A+Meetings
A+Environment
ATeam
ATop Hat CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
Joe Rohrlich
82 /100
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Diversity at Top Hat
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
C+
Diverse employees at Top Hat have rated Team, Meetings, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Top Hat
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies
D+
Women at Top Hat have rated Manager, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Top Hat 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
7
Top Hat employees are 7% more likely to recommend Top Hat as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Top Hat
Working at Top Hat is rated highly by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Top Hat employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Meetings categories, putting Top Hat’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Toronto. See below in detail how working at Top Hat was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Top Hat
B+
Overall Company Culture at Top Hat is rated B+
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Top Hat ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 34 Top Hat employee reviews, 97% were positive. The remaining 3% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Top Hat improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 97% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 3% |
Positive Reviews From Top Hat Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Transparency of role and compensation
- What did you like most about the interview process?Focus on cultural fit / potential.
- What makes you most happy at work?The people I get to work with every day.
Constructive Feedback From Top Hat Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Despite being an integral part of the Revenue team and being a differentiator between other competitors, the Onboarding team is the lowest paid in Revenue. Salaries and compensation are not transparent and the lack of investment in a team that is supposedly extremely valuable is sad.
Top Hat Company Information
Top Hat Company Overview
Top Hat is North America’s leading dynamic courseware platform, enabling educators to employ proven student-centered teaching practices through interactive content, tools, and activities in in-person, online and hybrid classroom environments.Thousands of faculty at 750 leading North American colleges and universities use Top Hat to create meaningful, engaging and accessible learning experiences for students before, during, and after class.
Top Hat was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Joe Rohrlich. Since its inception 17 years ago, Top Hat has grown to 430 employees.
Top Hat Mission, Vision & Values
Top Hat Mission Statement
Top Hat empowers educators to engage students and unleash their potential.
Top Hat Vision Statement
Be the leading teaching and learning platform, transforming the way professors create, curate and deliver content inside and outside the classroom to drive educational ROI.
Top Hat Values
- Relentlessly Curious
- Community First
- Customer Obsessed
- Call Our Shots (And Hit Them)
- Change Makers
| Headquarter | 151 Bloor St W Toronto M5S 1S4 Canada |
|---|---|
| Website | tophat.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | tophat.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Top Hat Competitors
Top Hat competitors include Poll Everywhere, McGraw Hill, and Pearson. Top Hat ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Top Hat compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Top Hat Employees
Top Hat has 430 employees. 18 employees at Top Hat have reviewed Top Hat 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 18 Top Hat employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Top Hat are not very pleased with their total compensation at Top Hat, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Top Hat are extremely happy with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Top Hat are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Top Hat believe the environment at Top Hat is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Top Hat is comfortably fast. About 90% of the employees at Top Hat work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Top Hat are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Top Hat - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Toronto about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Toronto 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.
Top Hat KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Top Hat's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Top Hat employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Top Hat CEO & Leadership
Top Hat CEO - Joe Rohrlich
82 /100
Top Hat’s CEO Joe Rohrlich started in this role in 2021. Joe’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Toronto. Top Hat’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Top Hat’s competitors, Joe Rohrlich ranks right above McGraw Hill CEO Simon Allen. Under Rohrlich’s leadership, Top Hat employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Meetings. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Top Hat could stand to see real improvement.
Top Hat Leadership
The Top Hat Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Joe Rohrlich, CEO Joe Rohrlich, and Chief Financial Officer Ralf Riekers
Joe Rohrlich CEO / President
As Top Hat’s CEO, Joe Rohrlich is leading the company through its next phase of global growth. He is passionate about... read more
Joe Rohrlich CEO
As Top Hat’s CEO, Joe Rohrlich is leading the company through its next phase of global growth. He is passionate about... read more
Ralf Riekers Chief Financial Officer
Ralf Riekers is the CFO at Top Hat and has been with the company since 2013. He oversees finance and operations. Before... read more
Maggie Leen Chief Marketing Officer
As CMO, Maggie Leen is responsible for driving the company’s overall marketing strategy, including brand management,... read more
Matt Schurk Chief Revenue Officer
As Top Hat’s Chief Revenue Officer, Matt Schurk leads all revenue-generating functions, including sales and customer... read more
Brad Cohen Chief Academic Officer
As Top Hat’s Chief Academic Officer, Brad Cohen will provide leadership and advocacy within the higher education... read more
Amanda Pardy VP, Product
Amanda Pardy is Top Hat’s VP of Product, responsible for leading the product management team and driving Top Hat’s... read more
Donna Battista Managing Director, Learning Solutions
As Top Hat’s Managing Director of Learning Solutions, Donna Battista is responsible for the strategy and development of... read more
Top Hat Salaries
How much does Top Hat pay?
How much do people at Top Hat get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Top Hat is $86,861, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,595, or $48 per hour.
At Top Hat, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $113,412 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,640 annually. Average Top Hat salaries by department include: Finance at $72,728, Sales at $106,141, Marketing at $79,953, and Design at $72,751. Half of Top Hat salaries are above $101,595.
12 employees at Top Hat rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies (based on 37 ratings) while 12 employees at Top Hat rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies (based on 15 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $80k | $80k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $100k | $100k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $161k | $161k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $263k | $263k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $357k | $357k | 100th Percentile |
$86,861*
Average Compensation
$101,595*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Top Hat Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Top Hat
Diverse employees at Top Hat score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Top Hat in the Top 50% 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 Top Hat across various culture dimensions.
At Top Hat, everyone is welcome.,,We are devoted to serving colleges and universities. We recognize that we have a unique responsibility to create the space for change—and to remind people of the essential role higher education plays in breaking down unjust barriers. As one of the fastest-growing education technology companies in the world, we believe in offering an environment where all employees and customers feel accepted and set up for success, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, or cultural background.,,While we are still early in our journey, Top Hat has worked hard to make our company a place where everyone can be their authentic selves. As a result of our employees’ grassroots efforts, we have improved our hiring processes, developed strategic partnerships with organizations like the Black Professionals in Technology Network (BPTN), and broadened our talent funnel with the aim of bringing more diverse thought and representation to our team.
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Top Hat Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Top Hat PTO
Top Hat's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Top Hat's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Top Hat
What is Top Hat address?
Top Hat location is at 151 Bloor St W
Who is the CEO of Top Hat?
Top Hat CEO is Joe Rohrlich, their score by employees is 82
What is Top Hat eNPS?
The eNPS for Top Hat is 7
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Top Hat?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 113k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Top Hat?
The average salaries for Operations in Top Hat is 83k
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