Whisps Culture | Comparably
Whisps Claimed Company
Whisps, America's best-selling cheese crisps snack company, Cheese Crisps are made by cheese people, for cheese people. We make them from just one ingredient (you guessed it!): 100% “wheel” cheese. First, master cheesemakers craft our artisanal cheeses to perfection. Then we bake them into light, flavorful crisps—deliciously low carb, high protein and gluten free—for a playfully perfect snack to beat even your cheesiest cravings. In high-growth mode, we are actively building our team to support our fantastic momentum. Based in lower Manhattan, we are looking for high-energy, passionate, entrepreneurial “Whisperers” who love food and are eager to join a fast-paced start-up. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
28
TOTAL
RATINGS
812

Whisps Company Culture

Whisps Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.4/5
Whisps' Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Whisps CEO

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Ilana Fischer Whisps' CEO
Ilana Fischer
93 /100

Diversity at Whisps

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B+

Diverse employees at Whisps have rated Executive Team, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Whisps

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B

Women at Whisps have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Whisps 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?

89

Whisps employees are 89% more likely to recommend Whisps as a great place to work

89%Promoters
11%Passives
0%Detractors

Working at Whisps

Working at Whisps is rated highly by 28 employees, across various culture dimensions. Whisps employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Whisps’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Whisps was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Whisps

A-

Overall Company Culture at Whisps is rated A-

Last updated months ago

Top
15%

Whisps ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 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 28 Employees

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Sales
90
Sales90
Operations
87
Operations87

Whisps Employee Reviews

Out of 123 Whisps employee reviews, 100% were positive.

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Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Whisps Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Performance bonus, unlimited time off, equity, 401K match, free citibike membership, gym discounts & weekly happy hours and workout classes.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Everyone is not only exceptional in their role but is also a genuinely good person who puts the team first. This is an extremely special group of people, the likes of which I've never experienced before.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Genuine team first mentality & we take time for fun! I always look forward to and enjoy our weekly winedowns and workouts, especially while remote.

Whisps Company Information

Whisps Company Overview

Whisps, America's best-selling cheese crisps snack company, Cheese Crisps are made by cheese people, for cheese people. We make them from just one ingredient (you guessed it!): 100% “wheel” cheese. First, master cheesemakers craft our artisanal cheeses to perfection. Then we bake them into light, flavorful crisps—deliciously low carb, high protein and gluten free—for a playfully perfect snack to beat even your cheesiest cravings. In high-growth mode, we are actively building our team to support our fantastic momentum. Based in lower Manhattan, we are looking for high-energy, passionate, entrepreneurial “Whisperers” who love food and are eager to join a fast-paced start-up.

Whisps was founded in 2019 and its current CEO is Ilana Fischer. Since its inception 7 years ago, Whisps has grown to 30 employees.

Whisps Mission, Vision & Values

Whisps Mission Statement

The best cheese snack in the world, Whisps is leading the revolution in snacking from “cheez” to cheese.

Whisps Values

  • We are cheese fanatics.
  • We believe "good for you" should taste great.
  • We have an unwavering will to win without ever compromising our values.
  • We are building this category in partnership with our customers.
  • We show up for each other and have each other's backs.
  • We're scrappy. We get the job done quickly & enjoy the journey.
Headquarter199 Water St
New York City, NY 10038
United States of America
Websitewww.whisps.com
Founding Date2019
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswhisps.com/pages/careers
Social Sites
  • Our sales team showing off at Expo East
  • Happy Whispsoween!
  • Supporting our local schools
  • Annual Holiday Soup Kitchen Volunteer Day
  • 13.1 miles and feeling GRATE!
  • 2019 Brooklyn Half Marathon Runners

Whisps Employees

Whisps has 30 employees. 28 employees at Whisps have reviewed Whisps 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 28 Whisps employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Whisps are extremely happy with their total compensation at Whisps, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Whisps are extremely happy with their team. 28 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+.

The majority of employees at Whisps believe the environment at Whisps is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Whisps is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Whisps work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

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

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Whisps employees generally work 10.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Whisps report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of Whisps employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Whisps employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
82% of Whisps employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Whisps employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
100% of Whisps employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Whisps - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.

Whisps KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Whisps' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 28 Whisps employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 27 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes96%
No4%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Diversity & Inclusion at Whisps

Diverse employees at Whisps score the company 87/100 across various culture categories, placing Whisps in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Whisps across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 89/100
Department - Sales
Men 91/100
Department - Sales
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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

Whisps Perks & Benefits

Company Volunteer Days Company-sponsored Run/Walk Club Free Citi Bike Membership Free One Medical Membership Weekly wine and cheese A steady supply of Whisps!

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Whisps PTO

Whisps' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$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?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Whisps

What is Whisps address?

Whisps location is at 199 Water St

Who is the CEO of Whisps?

Whisps CEO is Ilana Fischer, their score by employees is 93

What is Whisps eNPS?

The eNPS for Whisps is 89

How many employees work in Whisps?

Whisps has 30 employees

What are the benefits at Whisps?

Whisps perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Performance Bonus, Gym Membership / Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, Free Food, Pet-Friendly, Company Social Outings, Legal Assistance, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space

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