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VERISIGN Company Culture
VERISIGN Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
VERISIGN's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Gender
ACEO Rating
BHappiness
BVERISIGN CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D Bidzos
72 /100
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Diversity at VERISIGN
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at VERISIGN have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at VERISIGN
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at VERISIGN have rated CEO Rating, Happiness, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
VERISIGN 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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-42
VERISIGN employees are -42% more likely to recommend VERISIGN as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at VERISIGN
Working at VERISIGN is rated below average by 29 employees, across various culture dimensions. VERISIGN employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting VERISIGN’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at VERISIGN was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at VERISIGN
C
Overall Company Culture at VERISIGN is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
VERISIGN ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
VERISIGN Employee Reviews
Out of 26 VERISIGN employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping VERISIGN improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From VERISIGN Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The environment, compensation, culture, ethics
- What are some of the best things about your team?Great team environment and culture.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Great benefits, flexibility and compensation.
Constructive Feedback From VERISIGN Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Get rid of the groups of managers (not leaders) that create process so they can control others.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Ethics, uniform rules, innovation, leadership
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Lack of transparency that needs improvement
VERISIGN Company Information
VERISIGN Company Overview
Verisign operates the infrastructure for the .com, .net, .tv, .cc, .name, .jobs, .edu and .gov top-level domains.
VERISIGN Mission, Vision & Values
VERISIGN Mission Statement
Verisign enables the world to connect online with reliability and confidence, anytime, anywhere.
VERISIGN Values
- We Are Stewards of the Internet and Our Company
- We Are Passionate About the Pursuit of Technology and Innovation
- We Take Responsibility for Our Actions
- We Respect Others and Exhibit Integrity in Our Actions
| Headquarter | Bluemont, VA 20190 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.verisigninc.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1995 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VRSN |
VERISIGN Competitors
VERISIGN competitors include GoDaddy, DigiCert, and Docusign. VERISIGN ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how VERISIGN compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
VERISIGN Employees
29 employees at VERISIGN have reviewed VERISIGN 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 29 VERISIGN 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 VERISIGN are extremely happy with their total compensation at VERISIGN, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at VERISIGN are not very pleased with their team. 29 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at VERISIGN are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at VERISIGN believe the environment at VERISIGN is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at VERISIGN is moderate. About 73% of the employees at VERISIGN work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at VERISIGN are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining VERISIGN - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining VERISIGN is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. VERISIGN 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.
VERISIGN KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of VERISIGN's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 VERISIGN employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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VERISIGN CEO & Leadership
VERISIGN CEO - D Bidzos
72 /100
D’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. VERISIGN’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, employees in the IT department, and Caucasian employees. However, Male employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to VERISIGN’s competitors, D Bidzos ranks right above GoDaddy CEO Aman Bhutani. Under Bidzos’s leadership, VERISIGN employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Professional Development and Leadership are two areas, according to respondents, where VERISIGN could stand to see real improvement.
VERISIGN Leadership
The VERISIGN Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO D Bidzos, Senior VP & CTO Burt Kaliski Jr., and Executive VP & CFO George Kilguss III
D Bidzos CEO / President
D Bidzos serves as the CEO / President of VERISIGN.
Burt Kaliski Jr. Senior VP & CTO
Dr. Burt Kaliski Jr. serves as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at VeriSign, Inc. Dr. Kaliski is... read more
George Kilguss III Executive VP & CFO
Mr. George E. Kilguss, III, has been Chief Financial Officer of VeriSign, Inc. since May 14, 2012 has been its Executive... read more
Thomas Indelicarto Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Thomas C. Indelicarto, also known as Tom, has been General counsel and Secretary at VeriSign, Inc. since November... read more
Todd B. Strubbe Executive VP & COO
Mr. Todd B. Strubbe has been Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of VeriSign, Inc. since April 20,... read more
Danny McPherson Senior VP & Chief Security Officer
Mr. Danny McPherson serves as the Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President of VeriSign, Inc. Mr. McPherson is... read more
Patrick Kane Senior Vice President of Naming & Directory Services
Mr. Patrick S. Kane, also known as Pat, serves as Senior Vice President of Naming and Directory Services at VeriSign,... read more
Ebrahim Keshavarz Senior Vice President of Product Management
Mr. Ebrahim Keshavarz has been Senior Vice President of Product Management at VeriSign, Inc. since January 18, 2017. Mr.... read more
VERISIGN Salaries
How much does VERISIGN pay?
How much do people at VERISIGN get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at VERISIGN is $115,626, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,875, or $53 per hour.
At VERISIGN, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $296,063 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,821 annually. Average VERISIGN salaries by department include: Marketing at $104,295, Legal at $155,174, Operations at $145,002, and Engineering at $146,143. Half of VERISIGN salaries are above $110,875.
13 employees at VERISIGN rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 43 ratings) while 12 employees at VERISIGN rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings).
Salaries contributed from VERISIGN employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Developer, Sr Product Marketing Manager, and Senior Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from VERISIGN employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
$115,626*
Average Compensation
$110,875*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
VERISIGN Salaries by City
VERISIGN Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at VERISIGN
Diverse employees at VERISIGN score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing VERISIGN in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at VERISIGN across various culture dimensions.
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VERISIGN Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
VERISIGN PTO
VERISIGN's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is VERISIGN's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. VERISIGN's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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VERISIGN Careers
VERISIGN Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, VERISIGN 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 VERISIGN Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in VERISIGN on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Washington | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Mclean | 33% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding VERISIGN
Who is the CEO of VERISIGN?
VERISIGN CEO is D Bidzos, their score by employees is 72
What is VERISIGN eNPS?
The eNPS for VERISIGN is -42
What is VERISIGN revenue?
VERISIGN revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Creative Director in VERISIGN?
Creative Director average salary in the US is 157k
What are the salaries in the Sales in VERISIGN?
The average salaries for Sales in VERISIGN is 220k
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