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WayUp Company Culture
WayUp Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
WayUp's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
C+Office Culture
C+Professional Development
C+Retention
C+Outlook
C+WayUp CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Liz Wessel
70 /100
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Diversity at WayUp
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at WayUp
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at WayUp have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
WayUp 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?
-15
WayUp employees are -15% more likely to recommend WayUp as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at WayUp
Working at WayUp is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. WayUp employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting WayUp’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at WayUp was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WayUp
C-
Overall Company Culture at WayUp is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
WayUp ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWayUp Employee Reviews
Out of 9 WayUp employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WayUp improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
Positive Reviews From WayUp Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?solve problems and new challenges
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?we have a lot of chemistry and we get along well in the area
- What are some of the best things about your team?we have a lot of chemistry and we get along well in the area
WayUp Company Information
WayUp Company Overview
WayUp is the go-to platform for millions of early-career candidates to explore job & internship opportunities, receive advice, and get discovered by employers.
WayUp was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is Liz Wessel. Since its inception 12 years ago, WayUp has grown to 55 employees.
WayUp Mission, Vision & Values
WayUp Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect college students with awesome opportunities.
WayUp Vision Statement
Our vision is to democratize the hiring process for students and employers alike.
WayUp Values
- Embrace the Chaos
- Be the Master of your Craft
- Default to Transparency
- Banish Negativity
- Take Ownership
- Act with Urgency
- Believe that Great Is Not Good Enough
- Work Hard.
- Celebrate Scrappiness
| Headquarter | 114 W 26th St Brooklyn, NY 11225 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wayup.com |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.wayup.com/joinus |
| Social Sites |
WayUp Competitors
WayUp competitors include SThree and Addison Group. WayUp ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WayUp 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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WayUp Employees
WayUp has 55 employees. 11 employees at WayUp have reviewed WayUp 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 11 WayUp employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WayUp are not very pleased with their total compensation at WayUp, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WayUp are pleased with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at WayUp are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WayUp believe the environment at WayUp is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WayUp is extremely fast.
Overall, the employees at WayUp are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WayUp - Employee Onboarding
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.
WayUp KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of WayUp's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 WayUp employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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WayUp CEO & Leadership
WayUp CEO - Liz Wessel
70 /100
Liz’s approval rate is just above average, putting Liz in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Liz Wessel is well regarded by employees for the Office Culture WayUp offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. Liz is most liked by Caucasian employees and Female employees. When compared to WayUp’s competitors, Liz Wessel ranks just below SThree’s CEO Gary Elden. With Liz’s leadership, WayUp employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and Professional Development. Liz was rated slightly below average for Gender.
WayUp Leadership
The WayUp Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Liz Wessel, Senior Vice President Sales Beth Prunier, and VP Customer Success Efrat Moshkoviz
Liz Wessel CEO / President
Liz Wessel serves as the CEO / President of WayUp.
Beth Prunier Senior Vice President Sales
Beth Prunier serves as the Senior Vice President Sales of WayUp. Beth started at WayUp in Dec of 2017. Beth currently... read more
Efrat Moshkoviz VP Customer Success
Efrat Moshkoviz serves as the VP Customer Success of WayUp. Efrat started at WayUp in Jul of 2018. Efrat currently... read more
Brian Mayer VP Product & Analytics
Brian Mayer serves as the VP Product & Analytics of WayUp.
Shayla Foley Sr. Director, Marketing
Shayla Foley serves as the Sr. Director, Marketing of WayUp.
Josh Bellis Head of Recruitment Strategy and Operations
Josh Bellis serves as the Head of Recruitment Strategy and Operations of WayUp.
Jeff Prince Chief of Staff
Jeff Prince serves as the Chief of Staff of WayUp.
Michael Bordieri VP, B2B Marketing & Employer Branding
Michael Bordieri serves as the VP, B2B Marketing & Employer Branding of WayUp.
JJ Fliegelman Chief Technology Officer
JJ Fliegelman serves as the Chief Technology Officer of WayUp.
WayUp Salaries
How much does WayUp pay?
How much do people at WayUp get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WayUp is $104,675, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,909, or $54 per hour.
At WayUp, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $163,736 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,334 annually. Average WayUp salaries by department include: HR at $101,574, IT at $93,072, Business Development at $104,891, and Marketing at $136,727. Half of WayUp salaries are above $113,909.
9 employees at WayUp rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 8 employees at WayUp rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $88k | $88k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $111k | $111k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $177k | $177k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $209k | $209k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $333k | $333k | 100th Percentile |
$104,675*
Average Compensation
$113,909*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WayUp Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WayUp
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WayUp across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
WayUp Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
WayUp PTO
WayUp's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. WayUp's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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WayUp Careers
WayUp Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, WayUp applied for 1 H1B visas.
Work Permit Application Outcome
WayUp has a total of 55 employees
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 0% Granted ( out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 100% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let WayUp Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in WayUp on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 16% | |
Operations | 13% | |
Sales | 9% | |
Marketing | 6% | |
Other | 34% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 34% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 6% | |
Austin | 3% | |
Salt Lake City | 3% | |
Coeur D Alene | 3% | |
Other | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding WayUp
What is WayUp address?
WayUp location is at 114 W 26th St
Who is the CEO of WayUp?
WayUp CEO is Liz Wessel, their score by employees is 70
What is WayUp eNPS?
The eNPS for WayUp is -15
What is the salary for Jr Developer in WayUp?
Jr Developer average salary in the US is 75k
What are the salaries in the Design in WayUp?
The average salaries for Design in WayUp is 89k
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