"Wave Broadband is a provider of fiber optic, broadband internet, cable television and telephone services for residents and businesses." read more
Wave Broadband Company Culture
Wave Broadband Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Wave Broadband's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
C+Manager
CeNPS
CExecutive Team
CTeam
CWave Broadband CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Steve Weed
68 /100
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Diversity at Wave Broadband
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Wave Broadband have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Wave Broadband
N/A
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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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-17
Wave Broadband employees are -17% more likely to recommend Wave Broadband as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Wave Broadband
Working at Wave Broadband is rated below average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. Wave Broadband employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Wave Broadband’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Wave Broadband was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Wave Broadband
D
Overall Company Culture at Wave Broadband is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
Wave Broadband ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWave Broadband Employee Reviews
Out of 23 Wave Broadband employee reviews, 32% were positive. The remaining 68% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Wave Broadband improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 32% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 68% |
Positive Reviews From Wave Broadband Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?That it all went well for me
- What makes you most happy at work?That I have a future to look forward to
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?That I get along with everyone
Constructive Feedback From Wave Broadband Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I always feel undervalued however we can't all say we're in our dream job right. Actually I like my job
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The executive team is sleazy and toxic. Start there.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Support, performance, management, leadership, etc etc etc
Wave Broadband Company Information
Wave Broadband Company Overview
"Wave Broadband is a provider of fiber optic, broadband internet, cable television and telephone services for residents and businesses."
Wave Broadband Mission, Vision & Values
Wave Broadband Mission & Values
Its mission is to provide 100% of its cable systems with the latest technologies and upgrades including high-speed internet, digital cable, home phone service, international programming, DVR, HDTV, and TV On Demand services. WaveDivision Holdings strives to link customers to what they enjoy most at competitive prices.Jan 29, 2018
| Headquarter | Kirkland, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wavebroadband.com |
| Founding Date | 2003 |
| Company Status | Private |
Wave Broadband Competitors
Wave Broadband competitors include Nextiva, NetApp, Broadview Networks, and Rogers Communications. Wave Broadband ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Wave Broadband compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Wave Broadband Employees
20 employees at Wave Broadband have reviewed Wave Broadband 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 20 Wave Broadband employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Wave Broadband are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Wave Broadband, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Wave Broadband are generally satisfied with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Wave Broadband are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Wave Broadband believe the environment at Wave Broadband is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Wave Broadband is moderate. About 62% of the employees at Wave Broadband work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Wave Broadband are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Wave Broadband - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
Wave Broadband KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Wave Broadband employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Wave Broadband's KPIs and OKRs.
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Wave Broadband CEO & Leadership
Wave Broadband CEO - Steve Weed
68 /100
Steve’s approval rate is just above average, putting Steve in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Steve Weed is well regarded by employees for the Manager Wave Broadband offers, and ranks among the Bottom 45% of CEOs by employees in that category. Steve is most liked by Male employees and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. When compared to Wave Broadband’s competitors, Steve Weed ranks just above Rogers Communications’s CEO Joe Natale. With Steve’s leadership, Wave Broadband employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and Executive Team. Steve was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
Wave Broadband Leadership
The Wave Broadband Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Steve Weed, SVP Network Operations Bill Bartlow, and EVP Finance John Siegel
Steve Weed CEO / President
Steve Weed serves as the CEO / President of Wave Broadband.
Bill Bartlow SVP Network Operations
Bill Bartlow serves as the SVP Network Operations for Wave Broadband. Bill started at Wave Broadband in April of 2017.... read more
John Siegel EVP Finance
John Siegel serves as the EVP Finance for Wave Broadband. John started at Wave Broadband in October of 2014. John is... read more
John Duncan VP Finance
John Duncan serves as the VP Finance for Wave Broadband. John started at Wave Broadband in October of 2014. John is... read more
Tim Melgaard VP Engineering and Construction - California
Tim Melgaard serves as the VP Engineering and Construction - California for Wave Broadband. Tim started at Wave... read more
David Lampkin SVP, Commercial Sales
David Lampkin serves as the SVP, Commercial Sales for Wave Broadband. David started at Wave Broadband in September of... read more
Steve Rosenblum VP of Marketing
Steve Rosenblum serves as the VP of Marketing for Wave Broadband. Steve started at Wave Broadband in June of 2017. Steve... read more
Jennifer J VP, Marketing
Jennifer J serves as the VP, Marketing for Wave Broadband. Jennifer started at Wave Broadband in February of 2012.... read more
Dave Eller Senior Director, GEMS Channel
Dave Eller serves as the Senior Director, GEMS Channel for Wave Broadband. Dave started at Wave Broadband in October of... read more
Wave Broadband Salaries
How much does Wave Broadband pay?
How much do people at Wave Broadband get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Wave Broadband is $94,805, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $87,411, or $42 per hour.
At Wave Broadband, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $221,656 annually and the lowest is an IT Support Engineer at $35,000 annually. Average Wave Broadband salaries by department include: Legal at $221,656, Finance at $79,626, Admin at $53,126, and Product at $173,357. Half of Wave Broadband salaries are above $87,411.
10 employees at Wave Broadband rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at Wave Broadband rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $46k | $46k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $70k | $70k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $87k | $87k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $146k | $146k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $201k | $201k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $268k | $268k | 100th Percentile |
$94,805*
Average Compensation
$87,411*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Wave Broadband Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Wave Broadband
Diverse employees at Wave Broadband score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Wave Broadband in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Wave Broadband across various culture dimensions.
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Wave Broadband Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Wave Broadband PTO
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Wave Broadband Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Wave Broadband on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 14% | |
Engineering | 14% | |
HR | 14% | |
Product | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Everett | 14% | |
Austin | 14% | |
Issaquah | 14% | |
Spokane | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Wave Broadband
Who is the CEO of Wave Broadband?
Wave Broadband CEO is Steve Weed, their score by employees is 68
What is Wave Broadband eNPS?
The eNPS for Wave Broadband is -17
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Wave Broadband?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 102k
What are the salaries in the Product in Wave Broadband?
The average salaries for Product in Wave Broadband is 173k
Who are Wave Broadband competitors?
Wave Broadband main competitors are Nextiva, NetApp, Broadview Networks, Rogers Communications
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