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We are a product growth consultancy. We measure and invest like a venture capitalist and design, build and optimize like a hyper growth start up. By focusing on optimizing for growth at any stage of the product lifecycle, from idea validation to adoption and retention, we provide a significant increase in an organizations ability to compete in a modern digital economy and guarantee an lift in performance metrics. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
31
TOTAL
RATINGS
590
Updated on: October 29, 2024

Vokal Company Culture

Vokal Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CEO Rating
A+
Compensation
A+
Diversity
A+
Environment
A+
Happiness
A+

Vokal CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Reid Lappin Vokal's CEO
Reid Lappin
89 /100
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Diversity at Vokal

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Diverse employees at Vokal have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Vokal

N/A

Vokal 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 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

67

Vokal employees are 67% more likely to recommend Vokal as a great place to work

70%Promoters
27%Passives
3%Detractors

Working at Vokal

Working at Vokal is rated highly by 31 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vokal employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Vokal’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Vokal was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Vokal

A+

Overall Company Culture at Vokal is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Vokal ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 31 Employees

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Engineering
90
Engineering90
Design
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Design89

Vokal Employee Reviews

Out of 98 Vokal employee reviews, 100% were positive.

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Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Vokal Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Everyone is incredible hungry to learn, participate, and collaborate - we're always pushing the boxes (and each other) to create/build. We're truly a team, not just coworkers.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    It really feels like we are building something unique with a purpose. The pace is fast but you learn a lot
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Vokal Company Information

Vokal Company Overview

We are a product growth consultancy. We measure and invest like a venture capitalist and design, build and optimize like a hyper growth start up. By focusing on optimizing for growth at any stage of the product lifecycle, from idea validation to adoption and retention, we provide a significant increase in an organizations ability to compete in a modern digital economy and guarantee an lift in performance metrics.

Vokal was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Reid Lappin. Since its inception 17 years ago, Vokal has grown to 51 employees.

Vokal Mission, Vision & Values

Vokal Mission Statement

To bring unconstrained thinking and significant, statistical value to today’s leading companies looking to become more competitive in the ever-shifting digital landscape.

Vokal Vision Statement

Moving beyond digital best-practices to digital next-practices.

Vokal Values

  • Make It Smart
  • Make It Stick
  • Make It Creative
  • Make It Matter
  • Make It Bold
  • Make It Happen
  • Make It Together
Vokal Mission, Vision & Values
HeadquarterChicago, IL 60606
United States of America
Websitewww.vokal.io
Founding Date2009
Tel312.527.4719
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.vokal.io/careers
Social Sites
  • Checkout this mural!
  • The Kitchen
  • Our "chill zone"
  • Breakout space

Vokal Employees

Vokal has 51 employees. 31 employees at Vokal have reviewed Vokal 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 31 Vokal employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Vokal are extremely happy with their total compensation at Vokal, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Vokal are extremely happy with their team. 31 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Vokal are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Vokal believe the environment at Vokal is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vokal is comfortably fast. About 90% of the employees at Vokal work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Vokal are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Vokal - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Vokal is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Vokal 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.

Vokal Employee Onboarding

Vokal KPIs and OKRs

At Vokal 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Vokal's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Vokal employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Vokal KPIs & OKRs

Vokal CEO & Leadership

Reid Lappin Vokal's CEO
89 /100

Vokal CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2019 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Vokal’s CEO Reid Lappin started in this role in 2009. Reid’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. With a high CEO score, Reid Lappin has won the Best CEOs in 2019 along with TaxJar CEO Mark Faggiano and Malouf CEO Sam Malouf. Vokal’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Male employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Lappin’s leadership, Vokal employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Vokal could stand to see real improvement.

Vokal Leadership

The Vokal Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Reid Lappin, VP of Operations Austin Sheaffer, and VP of Technology Corry Faller

  • Reid Lappin CEO / President

    Reid Lappin CEO / President

    Reid Lappin is CEO and a founding partner of Vokal. A design-led entrepreneur, he leads Vokal on the principles of... read more

  • Austin Sheaffer VP of Operations

    Austin Sheaffer is Vokal’s VP of Operations, who paved his way in his career through force of will and ingenuity. Adept... read more

  • Corry Faller VP of Technology

    Cory Faller heads up the Technology team at Vokal, having spent his career dabbling in all stages of the software... read more

  • Jason Lung VP of Design & Innovation

    Jason is the Head of Design and Innovation for Vokal. That title essentially translates to understanding someone's... read more

  • Jeremiah Seraphine VP of Product

    As VP of Product at Vokal, Jeremiah Seraphine translates strategic vision into sound business strategy. Passionate... read more

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Vokal Salaries

How much does Vokal pay?

How much do people at Vokal get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vokal is $86,193, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $86,357, or $41 per hour.

At Vokal, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $166,472 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,741 annually. Average Vokal salaries by department include: Finance at $85,419, Product at $106,637, Customer Support at $56,246, and Operations at $80,143. Half of Vokal salaries are above $86,357.

30 employees at Vokal rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 94 ratings) while 30 employees at Vokal rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$55k
$55k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$70k
$70k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$76k
$76k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$157k
$157k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$221k
$221k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$251k
$251k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$300k
$300k100th Percentile
$86,193*
Average Compensation
$86,357*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Vokal Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Vokal

Diverse employees at Vokal score the company 92/100 across various culture categories, placing Vokal in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Vokal across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 90/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 94/100
Department - Engineering

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100
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Vokal Perks & Benefits

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
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space
Explore Vokal Perks and Benefits

Vokal PTO

Vokal's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Vokal's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Vokal PTO Policy

Vokal Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Vokal on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
88%
Engineering
13%

Candidates By Location

Chicago
88%
Willowbrook
13%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Vokal

Who is the CEO of Vokal?

Vokal CEO is Reid Lappin, their score by employees is 89

What is Vokal eNPS?

The eNPS for Vokal is 67

What is the salary for QA in Vokal?

QA average salary in the US is 72k

What are the salaries in the IT in Vokal?

The average salaries for IT in Vokal is 90k

How many employees work in Vokal?

Vokal has 51 employees

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