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Walker Sands is a full-service B2B marketing agency. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 15

TOTAL RATINGS: 196

CEO: Dave Parro

Walker Sands Company Culture

Walker Sands Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.6/5

Walker Sands' Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

eNPS

C-

Meetings

C-

Environment

D+

Gender

D+

Leadership

Walker Sands CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Dave Parro

57 /100

Diversity at Walker Sands

N/A

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Women at Walker Sands

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

D+

Women at Walker Sands have rated CEO Rating, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Walker Sands 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-14

Walker Sands employees are -14% more likely to recommend Walker Sands as a great place to work

43%	Promoters
0%	Passives
57%	Detractors

Working at Walker Sands

Working at Walker Sands is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. Walker Sands employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Walker Sands’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Walker Sands was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Walker Sands

Overall Company Culture at Walker Sands is rated D

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20%

Walker Sands ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Walker Sands Employee Reviews

Out of 6 Walker Sands employee reviews, 100% were positive.

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Positive Reviews	100%
Constructive Feedback	0%

Positive Reviews From Walker Sands Employees

What makes you most happy at work?
The creative team and their support for each other.
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What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The support we offer each other at a human level.
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What are some of the best things about your team?
Shared desire to learn and accountability to deliver the best work possible.
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Walker Sands Company Information

Walker Sands Company Overview

Walker Sands is a full-service B2B marketing agency.

Walker Sands was founded in 2001 and its current CEO is Dave Parro. Since its inception 25 years ago, Walker Sands has grown to 160 employees.

Walker Sands Mission, Vision & Values

Walker Sands Mission Statement

Walker Sands is an outcome-based B2B marketing agency with capabilities spanning insights, strategy, branding, creative and media, including public relations, demand generation and social. The firm’s outcome-based approach delivers on business objectives related to position, growth, reputation and engagement for 100+ clients around the world. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B marketing agencies in the world, with offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston. Learn more at walkersands.com.

Walker Sands Values

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Walker Sands Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	55 West Monroe Street, Suite 3925 Chicago, IL 60603 United States of America
Website	www.walkersands.com
Founding Date	2001
Tel	312-267-0066
Company Status	Private
Jobs	www.walkersands.com/careers/
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Walker Sands Employees

Walker Sands has 160 employees. 15 employees at Walker Sands have reviewed Walker Sands 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 15 Walker Sands 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 Walker Sands are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Walker Sands, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Walker Sands are generally satisfied with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at Walker Sands are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Walker Sands believe the environment at Walker Sands is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Walker Sands is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Walker Sands work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Walker Sands are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Walker Sands - 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.

Walker Sands Employee Onboarding

Walker Sands KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Walker Sands employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Walker Sands' KPIs and OKRs.

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Walker Sands KPIs & OKRs

Walker Sands CEO & Leadership

Walker Sands CEO - Dave Parro

57 /100

Walker Sands’s CEO Dave Parro started in this role in 2023. Dave’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dave in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Dave Parro’s employees rank Walker Sands in the Bottom 30% for Meetings, in the Bottom 25% for Environment, and in the Bottom 20% for Leadership.

Walker Sands Leadership

The Walker Sands Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Dave Parro, COO Ellen Hanson, and Sr. Account Director Thomas Schenck

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Walker Sands Salaries

How much does Walker Sands pay?

11 employees at Walker Sands rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 11 employees at Walker Sands rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

Walker Sands Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $131k	$131k	1st Percentile
20th Percentile $143k	$143k	20th Percentile
40th Percentile $163k	$163k	40th Percentile
60th Percentile $198k	$198k	60th Percentile
80th Percentile $248k	$248k	80th Percentile
100th Percentile $298k	$298k	100th Percentile

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Average Compensation

$171,216^*

Median Compensation

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

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Diversity & Inclusion at Walker Sands

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Walker Sands across various culture dimensions.

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Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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Walker Sands 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

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Walker Sands PTO

Walker Sands PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Walker Sands PTO Policy

Walker Sands Careers

Walker Sands Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Walker Sands applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Walker Sands has a total of 160 employees

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 Walker Sands Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Walker Sands on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	71%
	Marketing	29%

Candidates By Location

	Chicago	57%
	Indianapolis	14%
	Clarendon Hills	14%
	Washington	14%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Walker Sands

What is Walker Sands address?

Walker Sands location is at 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 3925

Who is the CEO of Walker Sands?

Walker Sands CEO is Dave Parro, their score by employees is 57

What is Walker Sands eNPS?

The eNPS for Walker Sands is -14

How many employees work in Walker Sands?

Walker Sands has 160 employees

What are the benefits at Walker Sands?

Walker Sands perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Gym Membership / Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, Free Food, Company Social Outings, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space

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