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WDS Company Culture
WDS Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
WDS' Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
CMeetings
D-CEO Rating
FCompensation
FEnvironment
FWDS CEO
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David Ffoulkes Jones
46 /100
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Diversity at WDS
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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 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-60
WDS employees are -60% more likely to recommend WDS as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 80% | Detractors |
Working at WDS
Working at WDS is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. WDS employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting WDS’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at WDS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WDS
F
Overall Company Culture at WDS is rated F
Last updated months ago
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WDS ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWDS Employee Reviews
Out of 6 WDS employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WDS improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 0% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
Constructive Feedback From WDS Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Merger and structure not being handled well.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better communication between corporate and internal teams.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Including everyone and not treating others poorly.
WDS Company Information
WDS Company Overview
WDS is a server technology from Microsoft for the network-based installation of Windows operating systems.
WDS Mission, Vision & Values
WDS Mission & Values
WDS launched back in 1996 with a simple mission - to make the mobile experience better.
| Headquarter | Alder Hills Park, 16 Alder Hills, Poole Dorset, OH |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wds.co |
| Founding Date | 1995 |
| Tel | 0044 1202 713777 |
| Company Status | Private |
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WDS Employees
5 employees at WDS have reviewed WDS 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 WDS employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WDS are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at WDS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WDS are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at WDS are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WDS believe the environment at WDS is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WDS is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at WDS work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at WDS are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WDS - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining WDS is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. WDS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
WDS KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of WDS' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 WDS employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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WDS Salaries
How much does WDS pay?
How much do people at WDS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WDS is $129,687, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,847, or $58 per hour.
At WDS, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $256,835 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,261 annually. Average WDS salaries by department include: Communications at $232,534, Admin at $71,047, HR at $142,155, and Legal at $156,636. Half of WDS salaries are above $120,847.
5 employees at WDS rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at WDS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from WDS employees include job titles like CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from WDS employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $179k | $179k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $303k | $303k | 100th Percentile |
$129,687*
Average Compensation
$120,847*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WDS Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WDS
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WDS across various culture dimensions.
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WDS Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
WDS PTO
WDS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is WDS' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. WDS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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WDS Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding WDS
What is WDS address?
WDS location is at Alder Hills Park, 16 Alder Hills, Poole
Who is the CEO of WDS?
WDS CEO is David Ffoulkes Jones, their score by employees is 46
What is WDS eNPS?
The eNPS for WDS is -60
What is the salary for Senior UI/UX Designer in WDS?
Senior UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 131k
What are the salaries in the Admin in WDS?
The average salaries for Admin in WDS is 71k
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