Upwork Claimed Company

Upwork is the world’s work marketplace, connecting millions of businesses with independent talent around the globe. We serve everyone from one-person startups to 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and freelancers to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. With freedom and control, our customers unlock a world of potential given the tools and experience that develop skills and address business challenges. The impact is both economic and personal. Because when you find the right people, you stop working to get by and start working strategically. Our talent community earned over $2.3 billion on Upwork in 2020 across more than 10,000 skills, including website & app development, creative & design, customer support, finance & accounting, consulting, and operations. If you share our passion for doing great work that you love, you’ll be right at home at Upwork. We invite you to explore what’s possible in our work marketplace read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 1640

CEO: Hayden Brown

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Joining Upwork - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Upwork is that the company was prepared on their first day. Upwork employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	60%
Somewhat Prepared	20%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	20%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Upwork are rated a B. At Upwork most employees said they received feedback every week or once a quarter. 75% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Upwork.

Answer	Percent
Every week	38%
Once a month	11%
Once a quarter	38%
Once a year	13%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 67% of employees at Upwork said they negotiated their salaries. Upwork ranks in the Top 50% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at Upwork.

Average Salaries at Upwork by Department

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Upwork, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Upwork the most common answer selected by employees is a 1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Upwork, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	67%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	33%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	33%
1 hour	34%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	33%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	14%
Never	57%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Upwork ranks in the Top 35% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 67% of employees feel as though Upwork is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 62% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Upwork.

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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