Western Kentucky University Culture | Comparably
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PARTICIPANTS
13
TOTAL
RATINGS
187

Western Kentucky University Company Culture

Western Kentucky University Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.8/5
Western Kentucky University's Overall Culture is rated D+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Western Kentucky University CEO

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 Western Kentucky University's CEO
52 /100

Diversity at Western Kentucky University

Women at Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University 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?

0

Western Kentucky University employees are 0% more likely to recommend Western Kentucky University as a great place to work

30%Promoters
40%Passives
30%Detractors

Working at Western Kentucky University

Working at Western Kentucky University is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Western Kentucky University employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Western Kentucky University’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Elizabethtown, KY. See below in detail how working at Western Kentucky University was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Western Kentucky University

D+

Overall Company Culture at Western Kentucky University is rated D+

Last updated months ago

Bottom
25%

Western Kentucky University ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Western Kentucky University Employee Reviews

Out of 4 Western Kentucky University employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Western Kentucky University improve their work culture.

75%
25%
Positive Reviews75%
Constructive Feedback25%

Positive Reviews From Western Kentucky University Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    I think we have a good amount of checks and balances to keep our searches honest.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    I find it very rewarding to have a role with a wide range of problems to solve in an enviromenr where creative solutions are welcome and rewarded.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    co-workers. The president and current V.P.'s are worthless.

Constructive Feedback From Western Kentucky University Employees

  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Not ask people rude and inappropriate questions as a matter of daily chit chat.

Western Kentucky University Company Information

Western Kentucky University Company Overview

Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

HeadquarterBowling Green, KY 42101-1000
United States of America
Websitewww.wku.edu
Founding Date1906
Tel(270) 745-0111
Company StatusPublic
Social Sites

Western Kentucky University Employees

Western Kentucky University has 2963 employees. 13 employees at Western Kentucky University have reviewed Western Kentucky University 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 13 Western Kentucky University employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Western Kentucky University are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Western Kentucky University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Western Kentucky University are not very pleased with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Western Kentucky University are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Western Kentucky University believe the environment at Western Kentucky University is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Western Kentucky University is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Western Kentucky University work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Western Kentucky University - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Western Kentucky University is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Western Kentucky University employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.

Western Kentucky University KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Western Kentucky University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Western Kentucky University employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Western Kentucky University Salaries

How much does Western Kentucky University pay?

How much do people at Western Kentucky University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Western Kentucky University is $119,083, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,351, or $56 per hour.

At Western Kentucky University, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $213,291 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $35,000 annually. Average Western Kentucky University salaries by department include: HR at $111,602, Customer Support at $64,663, Operations at $94,458, and Legal at $157,842. Half of Western Kentucky University salaries are above $118,351.

10 employees at Western Kentucky University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings) while 10 employees at Western Kentucky University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Western Kentucky University employees include job titles like Admin Assistant. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Western Kentucky University employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$62k
$62k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$90k
$90k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$118k
$118k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$165k
$165k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$219k
$219k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$246k
$246k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$276k
$276k100th Percentile
$119,083*
Average Compensation
$118,351*
Median Compensation

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

Western Kentucky University Salaries by City

Western Kentucky University Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Western Kentucky University

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Western Kentucky University 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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Western Kentucky University Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Western Kentucky University PTO

Western Kentucky University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Western Kentucky University's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Western Kentucky University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time50%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo100%
$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?

Western Kentucky University Careers

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100%

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Western Kentucky University

What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Western Kentucky University?

Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 110k

What are the salaries in the HR in Western Kentucky University?

The average salaries for HR in Western Kentucky University is 112k

How many employees work in Western Kentucky University?

Western Kentucky University has 2963 employees

What are the benefits at Western Kentucky University?

Western Kentucky University perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance

Does Western Kentucky University allow employees to work from home?

75% of the employees of Western Kentucky University report that they work flexible - employees choose

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