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WE Communications (formally: Waggener Edstrom) is one of the largest privately owned, full-service public relations agencies. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
22
TOTAL
RATINGS
293

WE Communications Company Culture

WE Communications Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.3/5
WE Communications' Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

WE Communications CEO

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Melissa Waggener Zorkin WE Communications' CEO
Melissa Waggener Zorkin
84 /100

Diversity at WE Communications

Women at WE Communications

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A+

Women at WE Communications have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored

WE Communications 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

40

WE Communications employees are 40% more likely to recommend WE Communications as a great place to work

60%Promoters
20%Passives
20%Detractors

Working at WE Communications

Working at WE Communications is rated highly by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. WE Communications employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Leadership categories, putting WE Communications’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at WE Communications was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at WE Communications

A-

Overall Company Culture at WE Communications is rated A-

Last updated 6 days ago

Top
15%

WE Communications ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 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 22 Employees

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WE Communications Employee Reviews

Out of 15 WE Communications employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WE Communications improve their work culture.

93%
7%
Positive Reviews93%
Constructive Feedback7%

Positive Reviews From WE Communications Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Good amount of PTO over-all.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    My teammates, the satisfaction of being good at my job
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They genuinely care about my growth

Constructive Feedback From WE Communications Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I'm paid significantly less than median in my city.

WE Communications Company Information

WE Communications Company Overview

WE Communications (formally: Waggener Edstrom) is one of the largest privately owned, full-service public relations agencies.

WE Communications Mission, Vision & Values

WE Communications Mission & Values

WE Communication's mission is to help your company find its momentum.

Headquarter225 108th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
United States of America
Websitewww.we-worldwide.com/
Founding Date1983
Tel800-938-8136
Company StatusPrivate

WE Communications Competitors

WE Communications competitors include Ketchum, Weber Shandwick, Edelman, and Allison & Partners. WE Communications ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WE Communications 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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    WE Communications' Logo
    WE Communications
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    Ketchum's Logo
    Ketchum
    4.1/5
  3. #3
    Weber Shandwick's Logo
    Weber Shandwick
    3.6/5
  4. #4
    Edelman's Logo
    Edelman
    3.3/5
  5. #5
    Allison & Partners' Logo
    Allison & Partners
    3.0/5
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WE Communications Employees

22 employees at WE Communications have reviewed WE Communications across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.

Overall, the 22 WE Communications employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at WE Communications are generally satisfied with their total compensation at WE Communications, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at WE Communications are pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at WE Communications are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at WE Communications believe the environment at WE Communications is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WE Communications is comfortably fast. About 77% of the employees at WE Communications work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining WE Communications - 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.

WE Communications KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of WE Communications' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 WE Communications employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

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Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

WE Communications CEO & Leadership

WE Communications CEO - Melissa Waggener Zorkin

Melissa Waggener Zorkin WE Communications' CEO
84 /100

Melissa’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 Seattle. WE Communications’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Communications department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to WE Communications’s competitors, Melissa Waggener Zorkin ranks right above Ketchum CEO Mike Doyle. Under Waggener Zorkin’s leadership, WE Communications employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Leadership. Office Culture and Retention are two areas, according to respondents, where WE Communications could stand to see real improvement.

WE Communications Leadership

The WE Communications Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Melissa Waggener Zorkin, CFO Corey Kalbfleisch, and Executive Vice President Malina Johnson

  • Melissa Waggener Zorkin  CEO / President

    Melissa Waggener Zorkin CEO / President

    Melissa Waggener Zorkin serves as the CEO / President of WE Communications.

  • Corey Kalbfleisch CFO

    Corey Kalbfleisch serves as the CFO of WE Communications. Corey started at WE Communications in January of 2011. Corey... read more

  • Malina Johnson Executive Vice President

    Malina Johnson serves as the Executive Vice President of WE Communications. Malina started at WE Communications in March... read more

  • Kathryn Roeder Senior Vice President

    Kathryn Roeder serves as the Senior Vice President of WE Communications. Kathryn started at WE Communications in January... read more

  • Pete W Executive Vice President

    Pete W serves as the Executive Vice President of WE Communications. Pete started at WE Communications in February of... read more

  • MaryEllen ODonohue Senior Vice President

    MaryEllen ODonohue serves as the Senior Vice President of WE Communications. MaryEllen started at WE Communications in... read more

  • Mike Houlihan Sr. VP

    Mike Houlihan serves as the Sr. VP of WE Communications. Mike started at WE Communications in August of 2006. Mike... read more

  • Cameron Bays Vice President

    Cameron Bays serves as the Vice President of WE Communications. Cameron started at WE Communications in September of... read more

  • John Lord Vice President

    John Lord serves as the Vice President of WE Communications. John started at WE Communications in September of 2012.... read more

WE Communications Salaries

How much does WE Communications pay?

How much do people at WE Communications get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WE Communications is $94,919, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $83,294, or $40 per hour.

At WE Communications, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,039 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,423 annually. Average WE Communications salaries by department include: Finance at $79,165, Marketing at $122,912, Business Development at $109,970, and Operations at $140,941. Half of WE Communications salaries are above $83,294.

13 employees at WE Communications rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 41 ratings) while 13 employees at WE Communications rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).

Last updated 11 days ago.

1st Percentile
$55k
$55k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$70k
$70k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$83k
$83k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$144k
$144k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$199k
$199k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$262k
$262k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$266k
$266k100th Percentile
$94,919*
Average Compensation
$83,294*
Median Compensation

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

WE Communications Salaries by Department

Explore WE Communications Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at WE Communications

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

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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Diverse Employees N/A/100

WE Communications Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

WE Communications PTO

WE Communications' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is WE Communications' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

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Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$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?

WE Communications Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in WE Communications on Comparably

Candidates By Department

IT
27%
All Industries
27%
Marketing
18%
Product
9%
HR
9%
Other
9%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
27%
Seattle
18%
Bellevue
9%
Kirkland
9%
New York City
9%
Other
27%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding WE Communications

What is WE Communications address?

WE Communications location is at 225 108th Ave NE

Who is the CEO of WE Communications?

WE Communications CEO is Melissa Waggener Zorkin, their score by employees is 84

What is WE Communications eNPS?

The eNPS for WE Communications is 40

What is the salary for Executive Assistant in WE Communications?

Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 63k

What are the salaries in the Product in WE Communications?

The average salaries for Product in WE Communications is 172k

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