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UGE Company Culture
UGE Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
UGE's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
C+Retention
C+Outlook
C-Team
C-Perks & Benefits
C-UGE CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Nick Blitterswyk
63 /100
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Diversity at UGE
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterUGE 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 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-14
UGE employees are -14% more likely to recommend UGE as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at UGE
Working at UGE is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. UGE employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting UGE’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at UGE was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at UGE
C-
Overall Company Culture at UGE is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
UGE ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterUGE Employee Reviews
Out of 13 UGE employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UGE improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From UGE Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Being productive and getting projects in the ground
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Encouragement from the leaders of the company
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My fellow employees who are outstanding
Constructive Feedback From UGE Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?It’s below market. I get recruiter emails constant
UGE Company Information
UGE Company Overview
UGE is a commercial solar energy company in the USA, Canada, and Philippines helping businesses to save money by transitioning to solar energy.
UGE Mission, Vision & Values
UGE Mission & Values
Our mission is to power the world with renewable energy.
| Headquarter | 330 W 38th St., Suite 1103 New York City, NY 10018 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ugei.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | 1 (917) 720-5685 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | UGE |
UGE Competitors
UGE competitors include First Solar. UGE ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UGE compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
UGE Employees
9 employees at UGE have reviewed UGE 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 9 UGE 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 UGE are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at UGE, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at UGE are generally satisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at UGE are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at UGE believe the environment at UGE is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UGE is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at UGE work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at UGE are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining UGE - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
UGE KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no UGE employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand UGE's KPIs and OKRs.
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UGE CEO & Leadership
UGE CEO - Nick Blitterswyk
63 /100
Nick’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Nick in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Nick Blitterswyk’s employees rank UGE in the Top 50% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Retention, and in the Bottom 35% for Outlook. When compared to UGE’s competitors, Nick Blitterswyk ranks below First Solar CEO Mark Widmar.
UGE Leadership
The UGE Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Nick Blitterswyk and Independent Director Chris Varrone
Nick Blitterswyk CEO / President
Nick Blitterswyk serves as the CEO / President of UGE.
Chris Varrone Independent Director
Chris Varrone serves as the Independent Director of UGE. Chris started at UGE in November of 2013. Chris is currently... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at UGE
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UGE across various culture dimensions.
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UGE PTO
UGE's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.
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UGE Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding UGE
What is UGE address?
UGE location is at 330 W 38th St., Suite 1103
Who is the CEO of UGE?
UGE CEO is Nick Blitterswyk, their score by employees is 63
What is UGE eNPS?
The eNPS for UGE is -14
Who are UGE competitors?
UGE main competitors are First Solar
Who is UGE leadership?
Chris Varrone are part of UGE leadership, Nick Blitterswyk is the CEO
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