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VOA Associates Company Culture
VOA Associates Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
VOA Associates' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
B-Environment
C+Executive Team
CCompensation
C-Perks & Benefits
C-VOA Associates CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Toolis
45 /100
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Diversity at VOA Associates
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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?
-50
VOA Associates employees are -50% more likely to recommend VOA Associates as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 75% | Detractors |
Working at VOA Associates
Working at VOA Associates is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. VOA Associates employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting VOA Associates’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at VOA Associates was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at VOA Associates
D
Overall Company Culture at VOA Associates is rated D
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VOA Associates ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVOA Associates Employee Reviews
Out of 4 VOA Associates employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping VOA Associates improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From VOA Associates Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Working as a team also known as teamwork
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Giving homeless people a second chance in life
Constructive Feedback From VOA Associates Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication skills with clients and with other staff members
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Nike communication needs to improve and decision-making as a team
VOA Associates Company Information
VOA Associates Company Overview
VOA is a global architectural design firm, defining places with vision and care.
VOA Associates Mission, Vision & Values
VOA Associates Mission Statement
We make a difference in the world by creating communities. This is our purpose.
VOA Associates Values
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
| Headquarter | 224 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1400 Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.voa.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1969 |
| Tel | 312-554-1400 |
| Company Status | Private |
VOA Associates Competitors
VOA Associates competitors include HOK, Gensler, and RTKL. VOA Associates ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how VOA Associates compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
VOA Associates Employees
5 employees at VOA Associates have reviewed VOA Associates 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 5 VOA Associates employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at VOA Associates are not very pleased with their total compensation at VOA Associates, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at VOA Associates are generally satisfied with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at VOA Associates are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at VOA Associates believe the environment at VOA Associates is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at VOA Associates is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at VOA Associates work 8 hours or less, while 34% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at VOA Associates are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining VOA Associates - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
VOA Associates KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no VOA Associates employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand VOA Associates' KPIs and OKRs.
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VOA Associates CEO & Leadership
VOA Associates CEO - Michael Toolis
45 /100
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Michael Toolis’s employees rank VOA Associates in the Top 40% for Meetings, in the Top 50% for Environment, and in the Bottom 45% for Executive Team. When compared to VOA Associates’s competitors, Michael Toolis ranks below both RTKL CEO Lance Josal and HOK CEO Bill Hellmuth.
VOA Associates Leadership
The VOA Associates Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Michael Toolis, CFO Nicholas Ciotola, and Senior Vice President John ODowd
Michael Toolis CEO / President
Michael Toolis serves as the CEO / President of VOA Associates.
Nicholas Ciotola CFO
Nicholas Ciotola serves as the CFO of VOA Associates.
John ODowd Senior Vice President
John ODowd serves as the Senior Vice President of VOA Associates Incorporated. John started at VOA Associates... read more
Rick Ehlert Sr. Vice President
Rick Ehlert serves as the Sr. Vice President of VOA Associates.
Elizabeth Peterson Senior Vice President
Elizabeth Peterson serves as the Senior Vice President of VOA Associates.
Frank Pettinati Architect | Senior Vice President
Frank Pettinati serves as the Architect | Senior Vice President of VOA Associates Incorporated. Frank started at VOA... read more
Gayle Soberg Senior Vice President
Gayle Soberg serves as the Senior Vice President of VOA Associates Incorporated. Gayle started at VOA Associates... read more
Herschel Block Senior Vice President, Director of Medical Planning
Herschel Block serves as the Senior Vice President, Director of Medical Planning of VOA Associates Incorporated.... read more
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VOA Associates Salaries
How much does VOA Associates pay?
How much do people at VOA Associates get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at VOA Associates is $100,753, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,472, or $57 per hour.
At VOA Associates, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $301,808 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,147 annually. Average VOA Associates salaries by department include: Sales at $179,360, IT at $127,242, Marketing at $204,092, and Design at $84,561. Half of VOA Associates salaries are above $119,472.
3 employees at VOA Associates rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at VOA Associates rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $194k | $194k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $248k | $248k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $301k | $301k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $349k | $349k | 100th Percentile |
$100,753*
Average Compensation
$119,472*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
VOA Associates Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at VOA Associates
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at VOA Associates across various culture dimensions.
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VOA Associates Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
VOA Associates PTO
VOA Associates' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. VOA Associates' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding VOA Associates
What is VOA Associates address?
VOA Associates location is at 224 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1400
Who is the CEO of VOA Associates?
VOA Associates CEO is Michael Toolis, their score by employees is 45
What is VOA Associates eNPS?
The eNPS for VOA Associates is -50
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in VOA Associates?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 98k
What are the salaries in the Design in VOA Associates?
The average salaries for Design in VOA Associates is 85k
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