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Vaisala Company Culture
Vaisala Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Vaisala's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A-Leadership
B+Manager
BRetention
BTeam
BVaisala CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kjell Forsen
77 /100
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Diversity at Vaisala
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Vaisala
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Vaisala have rated Team, Meetings, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Vaisala 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 on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
0
Vaisala employees are 0% more likely to recommend Vaisala as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Vaisala
Working at Vaisala is rated average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vaisala employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Manager categories, putting Vaisala’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Kennewick, WA. See below in detail how working at Vaisala was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Vaisala
B
Overall Company Culture at Vaisala is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
35%
Vaisala ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Vaisala Employee Reviews
Out of 12 Vaisala employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vaisala improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From Vaisala Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Maybe some of my co-workers that share my values
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are fairly new and open to suggestions and visible and approachable.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Benefits are great and pay is fair for the position and market.
Constructive Feedback From Vaisala Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Compensation is poor considering the current state of the housing market around the main North American Boulder office.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They need to pay better.
Vaisala Company Information
Vaisala Company Overview
environmental and industrial measurement
Vaisala Mission, Vision & Values
Vaisala Mission Statement
Our Mission and Strategy. Vaisala is a global leader in environmental and industrial measurements, building on over 80 years of experience. Vaisala is a reliable partner for customers around the world, offering a comprehensive range of innovative observation and measurement products and services.
Vaisala Values
Working at Vaisala Meaningful Work. Curious and capable employees are a cornerstone of Vaisala's success. ... Developing Our People. Our competitive strength originates in our highly capable personnel. ... Well-being. At Vaisala, we want to promote a culture that supports the well-being of our employees and good collaboration at work. ... Values.
| Headquarter | Vanha Nurmijärventie 21 Vantage, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vaisala.com |
| Founding Date | 1936 |
| Company Status | Public |
Vaisala Competitors
Vaisala competitors include Valmet, ABB Ltd, and Yokogawa. Vaisala ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Vaisala 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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Vaisala Employees
16 employees at Vaisala have reviewed Vaisala 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 16 Vaisala employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Vaisala are not very pleased with their total compensation at Vaisala, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Vaisala are pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Vaisala are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Vaisala believe the environment at Vaisala is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vaisala is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Vaisala work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Vaisala are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Vaisala - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Vaisala is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Vaisala 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.
Vaisala KPIs and OKRs
At Vaisala 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Vaisala's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Vaisala employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Vaisala CEO & Leadership
Vaisala CEO - Kjell Forsen
77 /100
Kjell’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Kennewick, WA. Vaisala’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Engineering department and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Vaisala’s competitors, Kjell Forsen ranks right above Yokogawa CEO Takashi Nishijima. Under Forsen’s leadership, Vaisala employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Manager. Professional Development and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where Vaisala could stand to see real improvement.
Vaisala Leadership
The Vaisala Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Kjell Forsen, Vice President of Americas Gerry Ducharme, and Vice President, Weather & Environment Americas Matt Jones
Kjell Forsen CEO / President
Kjell Forsen serves as the CEO / President of Vaisala.
Gerry Ducharme Vice President of Americas
Gerry Ducharme serves as the Vice President of Americas of Vaisala. Gerry started at Vaisala in April of 2015. Gerry... read more
Matt Jones Vice President, Weather & Environment Americas
Matt Jones serves as the Vice President, Weather & Environment Americas of Vaisala.
Kevin Petty Chief Science Officer
Kevin Petty serves as the Chief Science Officer of Vaisala. Kevin started at Vaisala in December of 2012. Kevin... read more
Samuli Hänninen Vice President, WEA Products & Systems
Samuli Hänninen serves as the Vice President, WEA Products & Systems of Vaisala.
Tcheilly Nunes VP, Head Of Marketing, Americas
Tcheilly Nunes serves as the VP, Head Of Marketing, Americas of Vaisala.
T Mattimore President and Head of Legal, Vaisala Inc.
T Mattimore serves as the President and Head of Legal, Vaisala Inc. of Vaisala.
Vaisala Salaries
How much does Vaisala pay?
How much do people at Vaisala get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vaisala is $118,596, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,788, or $58 per hour.
At Vaisala, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $208,292 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,504 annually. Average Vaisala salaries by department include: Sales at $143,272, HR at $111,083, Legal at $162,501, and Business Development at $115,515. Half of Vaisala salaries are above $121,788.
6 employees at Vaisala rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at Vaisala rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Vaisala employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Developer, and Sales Manager. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from Vaisala employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $96k | $96k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
$118,596*
Average Compensation
$121,788*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Vaisala Salaries by City
Vaisala Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Vaisala
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Vaisala across various culture dimensions.
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Vaisala PTO
Vaisala's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Vaisala's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Vaisala Careers
Vaisala Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Vaisala applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Vaisala Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Vaisala on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Denver | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Vaisala
What is Vaisala address?
Vaisala location is at Vanha Nurmijärventie 21
Who is the CEO of Vaisala?
Vaisala CEO is Kjell Forsen, their score by employees is 77
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in Vaisala?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 185k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Vaisala?
The average salaries for Legal in Vaisala is 163k
Who are Vaisala competitors?
Vaisala main competitors are Valmet, ABB Ltd, Yokogawa
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