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Westat Company Culture
Westat Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Westat's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
C+Environment
C-Perks & Benefits
C-Team
C-CEO Rating
C-Westat CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Scott Royal
62 /100
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Diversity at Westat
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Westat have rated Team, Outlook, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Westat
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at Westat have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Westat 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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-10
Westat employees are -10% more likely to recommend Westat as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 45% | Detractors |
Working at Westat
Working at Westat is rated below average by 86 employees, across various culture dimensions. Westat employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Westat’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Westat was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Westat
D
Overall Company Culture at Westat is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Westat ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Westat Employee Reviews
Out of 119 Westat employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Westat improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
Positive Reviews From Westat Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Met the supervisor out in the field for the interview!
- What makes you most happy at work?Meeting and presenting the difference their participation maked fot the entire US'
- What makes you most happy at work?My team, the work, opoortunity for growth
Constructive Feedback From Westat Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?There needs to be better communication and listening .
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Improve upon their communication and better organization
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?WORST designed meetings. I was a school administrator for 20 years and have been part of many meetings—Westat has no idea how to run an effective meeti
Westat Company Information
Westat Company Overview
Global research firm
Westat Mission, Vision & Values
Westat Mission & Values
Westat offers innovative professional services to help clients improve outcomes in health, education, social policy, and transportation. We are dedicated to improving lives through research.
| Headquarter | Rockville, MD 20850 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.westat.com |
| Founding Date | 1963 |
| Tel | (301) 610-4970 |
| Company Status | Private |
Westat Competitors
Westat competitors include RTI International, Leidos, WestEd, and RAND Corporation. Westat ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Westat 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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Westat Employees
86 employees at Westat have reviewed Westat 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 86 Westat 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 Westat are not very pleased with their total compensation at Westat, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Westat are generally satisfied with their team. 86 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Half of them believe the meetings at Westat are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Westat believe the environment at Westat is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Westat is comfortably fast. About 77% of the employees at Westat work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Westat are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Westat - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Westat is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Westat 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.
Westat KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Westat employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Westat's KPIs and OKRs.
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Westat CEO & Leadership
Westat CEO - Scott Royal
62 /100
Westat’s CEO Scott Royal started in this role in 2020. Scott’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Scott in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Scott Royal’s employees rank Westat in the Bottom 35% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 35% for Team. Royal is generally unpopular with Westat employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Westat’s competitors, Scott Royal ranks below both RAND Corporation CEO Michael Rich and Leidos CEO Roger Krone.
Westat Leadership
The Westat Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Scott Royal, Senior Vice President Renne Slobasky, and Senior Vice President Alex Ratnofsky
Scott Royal CEO / President
Scott Royal serves as the CEO / President of Westat.
Renne Slobasky Senior Vice President
Renne Slobasky serves as the Senior Vice President of Westat.
Alex Ratnofsky Senior Vice President
Alex Ratnofsky serves as the Senior Vice President of Westat.
Patricia Espey-English VP Marketing and Business Development
Patricia Espey-English serves as the VP Marketing and Business Development of Westat. Patricia started at Westat in Feb... read more
Janet Rosenbaum Vice President, Business Development
Janet Rosenbaum serves as the Vice President, Business Development of Westat. Janet started at Westat in Jun of 2018.... read more
Jennifer Hamilton Senior Study Director
Jennifer Hamilton serves as the Senior Study Director of Westat. Jennifer started at Westat in Jan of 1996. Jennifer... read more
Richard Dulaney Vice President
Richard Dulaney serves as the Vice President of Westat. Richard started at Westat in Mar of 1986. Richard currently... read more
Brad Edwards Vice President, Director of Field Services and Deputy Area Director
Brad Edwards serves as the Vice President, Director of Field Services and Deputy Area Director of Westat.
Roger Tourangeau Vice President
Roger Tourangeau serves as the Vice President of Westat. Roger started at Westat in Jan of 2012. Roger currently resides... read more
Westat Salaries
How much does Westat pay?
How much do people at Westat get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Westat is $123,316, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,600, or $62 per hour.
At Westat, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $305,485 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,586 annually. Average Westat salaries by department include: IT at $90,883, HR at $134,633, Legal at $151,017, and Marketing at $119,800. Half of Westat salaries are above $129,600.
46 employees at Westat rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 140 ratings) while 45 employees at Westat rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 47 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Westat employees include job titles like Developer and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Westat employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $128k | $128k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $247k | $247k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $279k | $279k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
$123,316*
Average Compensation
$129,600*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Westat Salaries by City
Westat Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Westat
Diverse employees at Westat score the company 57/100 across various culture categories, placing Westat in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Westat across various culture dimensions.
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Westat Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Westat PTO
Westat's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Westat's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Westat's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Westat Careers
Westat Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Westat applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (6 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 6)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Westat Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Westat on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Hagerstown | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Westat
Who is the CEO of Westat?
Westat CEO is Scott Royal, their score by employees is 62
What is Westat eNPS?
The eNPS for Westat is -10
What is the salary for Office Manager in Westat?
Office Manager average salary in the US is 55k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Westat?
The average salaries for Sales in Westat is 223k
Who are Westat competitors?
Westat main competitors are RTI International, Leidos, WestEd, RAND Corporation
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