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Verizon Company Culture
Verizon Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Verizon's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
ACompensation
B+Diversity
BHappiness
BEnvironment
BVerizon CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Hans Vestberg
66 /100
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Diversity at Verizon
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Verizon have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Verizon
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Verizon have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Verizon 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?
5
Verizon employees are 5% more likely to recommend Verizon as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Verizon
Working at Verizon is rated average by 1639 employees, across various culture dimensions. Verizon employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Verizon’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Verizon was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Verizon
B-
Overall Company Culture at Verizon is rated B-
Last updated 2 days ago
Top
40%
Verizon ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Verizon Employee Reviews
Out of 2020 Verizon employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Verizon improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Verizon Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The pay and benefits, except the short term incentive. Leadership pushes down these plans that are easily viewed as useless with an initial glance. But with must push them through, where they harm the business and our bonus is impacted. Their bonus is great.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Salary is competitive but not great
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?There really isn't much positive
Constructive Feedback From Verizon Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Understanding consumer sentiment in today's climate
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?organization, better management, employee pride
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The managers need better structure
Verizon Company Information
Verizon Company Overview
Here, passion finds purpose and anyone who wants to make a difference can create impact. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
Verizon was founded in 2000 and its current CEO is Hans Vestberg. Since its inception 26 years ago, Verizon has grown to 133200 employees.
Verizon Mission, Vision & Values
Verizon Mission Statement
Verizon is transforming the way people, businesses and things connect. Together, we’re moving the world forward. Find your future in a career here.
Verizon Vision Statement
As one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, Verizon is transforming the way people, businesses and things connect. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our aspirations and shared purpose, committed to shaping the future. Together, we are moving the world forward — and you can too. Find your future and pursue your ambitions in a career here.
Verizon Values
- Integrity
- Respect
- Performance Excellence
- Accountability
- Social Responsibility
| Website | www.verizon.com |
|---|---|
| Founding Date | 2000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VZ |
| Jobs | www.verizon.com/about/careers |
| Social Sites | |
| Headquarters | |
| Basking Ridge HQ | 1 Verizon Way Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 United States of America |
| New York City HQ | New York City, NY United States of America |
Verizon Competitors
Verizon competitors include Sprint, Level 3 Communications, and Lumen (formerly CenturyLink). Verizon ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Verizon 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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Verizon Employees
Verizon has 133200 employees in 2 locations. 1639 employees at Verizon have reviewed Verizon across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 1639 Verizon employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Verizon are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Verizon, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Verizon are generally satisfied with their team. 1639 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Verizon are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Verizon believe the environment at Verizon is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Verizon is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Verizon work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Verizon are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Verizon employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Verizon report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Verizon have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
82% of Verizon employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Verizon employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
56% of Verizon employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Verizon employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
67% of Verizon employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Verizon - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Verizon is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Verizon employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% 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.
Verizon KPIs and OKRs
Verizon KPIs and OKRs are most clear in the Finance department and Sales department, whilst employees in Engineering and Customer Support departments think their goals least clear. Out of 119 Verizon employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 74 have said yes.
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Verizon CEO & Leadership
Verizon CEO - Hans Vestberg
66 /100
Verizon’s CEO Hans Vestberg started in this role in 2018. Hans’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Hans in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Hans Vestberg’s employees rank Verizon in the Top 10% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 20% for Compensation, and in the Top 30% for Happiness. Vestberg is generally unpopular with Verizon employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees in the Legal department and employees in the IT department. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Verizon’s competitors, Hans Vestberg ranks below both Level 3 Communications CEO Jeffrey Storey and Sprint CEO Michel Combes.
Verizon Leadership
The Verizon Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Hans Vestberg, CMO Aubrie Fenyak, and Strategic Advisor Marni Walden
Hans Vestberg CEO / President
Hans Vestberg is chief executive officer of Verizon Communications, a leading provider of wireless, fiber-optic and... read more
Aubrie Fenyak CMO
Aubrie Fenyak serves as the Global Talent Acquisition, Chief Marketing Org and 140 Strategy & Operations Manager of... read more
Marni Walden Strategic Advisor
Ms. Marni M. Walden has been Strategic Advisor at Verizon Nederland B.V. since January 1, 2018. Ms. Walden served as... read more
Matthew D. Ellis Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Matthew D. Ellis, also known as Matt, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Verizon Nederland B.V. since November... read more
Marc Christopher Reed Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Marc Christopher Reed has been the Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President of Verizon... read more
John Stratton Executive Vice President and President of Global Operations
John G. Stratton is Executive Vice President and President of Global Operations for Verizon Communications Inc. (the... read more
Eric Cevis Senior VP & President of Verizon Partner Solutions
Mr. Eric Cevis has been the President of Global Wholesale Division at Verizon Enterprise Solutions, Inc. since March... read more
Michael Glover Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
Mr. Michael E. Glover serves as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Verizon Communications Inc.
Andrew McKechnie Chief Creative Officer
Mr. Andrew Mckechnie has been the Chief Creative Officer at Verizon Communications Inc. since February 20, 2017. Prior... read more
Verizon Salaries
How much does Verizon pay?
How much do people at Verizon get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Verizon is $105,106, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,396, or $51 per hour.
At Verizon, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $300,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,815 annually. Average Verizon salaries by department include: IT at $120,535, Engineering at $129,493, Legal at $104,082, and Business Development at $130,319. Half of Verizon salaries are above $107,396.
962 employees at Verizon rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3027 ratings) while 926 employees at Verizon rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1026 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Verizon employees include job titles like Data Scientist, Developer, Product Manager, and Director of Marketing. Comparably data has a total of 184 salary records from Verizon employees.
Last updated 8 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $177k | $177k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $250k | $250k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $300k | $300k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $322k | $322k | 100th Percentile |
$105,106*
Average Compensation
$107,396*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Verizon Salaries by City
- San Francisco
- New York
- Austin
- Dallas
- Atlanta
- Fort Worth, TX
- Denver
- Washington, DC
- Palm Bay, FL
- Baltimore, MD
- Cleveland, OH
- Montgomery, AL
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Albuquerque, NM
- Columbus, GA
- Boston
- San Diego
- Tampa, FL
- Los Angeles
- Hagerstown, MD
- Chicago
- Portland
- Boulder
- Wilmington, DE
- Raleigh-Durham, NC
- Winston Salem, NC
- Trenton, NJ
- Seattle
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Columbus, OH
- Indianapolis, IN
- Saint Louis, MO
- Lansing, MI
- Fort Collins, CO
- Salt Lake City
- Provo, UT
- Philadelphia, PA
- Houston
- Ithaca, NY
- Utica, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Albany, NY
Verizon Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Verizon
Diverse employees at Verizon score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Verizon in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Verizon across various culture dimensions.
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Verizon Perks & Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From comprehensive medical plans to tuition assistance, explore all the ways we support you.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Unique Office Space
Verizon PTO
Verizon's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 84% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Verizon's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 29% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Verizon's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Verizon Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Verizon applied for 430 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 77% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Verizon has a total of 133200 employees
430
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 77% Granted (330 out of 430)
- 0% Denied ( out of 430)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 430)
- 23% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (100 out of 430)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Verizon on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 26% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 12% | |
Sales | 10% | |
IT | 10% | |
Customer Support | 7% | |
Other | 36% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 12% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 3% | |
San Francisco | 2% | |
Matthews | 2% | |
Dallas | 2% | |
Other | 79% |
Verizon Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Verizon's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Verizon? Employees are very happy at Verizon and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Verizon employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 64% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Verizon?
Marketing
Finance
Customer Support
Sales
Very Difficult17%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult17%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 6 Marketing Interns
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult34%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Finance Interns
Very Difficult8%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult8%
Difficult9%
Does Not Offer Internships50%
Answered by 12 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult20%
Somewhat Difficult10%
Not Difficult10%
Difficult20%
Does Not Offer Internships40%
Answered by 10 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Verizon
What is Verizon address?
Verizon location is at 1 Verizon Way
Who is the CEO of Verizon?
Verizon CEO is Hans Vestberg, their score by employees is 66
What is Verizon eNPS?
The eNPS for Verizon is 5
What is Verizon revenue?
Verizon revenue is $132M
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Verizon?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 150k
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