Willdan Culture | Comparably
Willdan Group (Willdan) is a company selling professional technical and consulting services to public agencies at all levels. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
14
TOTAL
RATINGS
173

Willdan Company Culture

Willdan Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.9/5
Willdan's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Willdan CEO

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Thomas Brisbin Willdan's CEO
Thomas Brisbin
66 /100

Diversity at Willdan

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at Willdan have rated Happiness, Perks And Benefits, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Willdan

Willdan 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?"
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-33

Willdan employees are -33% more likely to recommend Willdan as a great place to work

25%Promoters
17%Passives
58%Detractors

Working at Willdan

Working at Willdan is rated below average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Willdan employees rate Happiness highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Willdan’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Willdan was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Willdan

C-

Overall Company Culture at Willdan is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
30%

Willdan ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Willdan Employee Reviews

Out of 2 Willdan employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Willdan Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Some are qualified, some are even overqualified. I have never met anyone under-qualified yet.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    A lot of the leadership are really in touch with their team and actually care rather than trying to push KPIs and metrics

Willdan Company Information

Willdan Company Overview

Willdan Group (Willdan) is a company selling professional technical and consulting services to public agencies at all levels.

Willdan was founded in 1964 and its current CEO is Thomas Brisbin. Since its inception 62 years ago, Willdan has grown to 611 employees.

Willdan Mission, Vision & Values

Willdan Mission & Values

Ensuring the success of its clients and enhancing its surrounding communities.

Headquarter2401 East Katella Avenue, Suite 300
Anaheim, CA
United States of America
Websitewww.willdan.com
Founding Date1964
Tel(714) 940-6300
Company StatusPublic
StockWLDN

Willdan Competitors

Willdan competitors include The Cadmus Group and NV5 Global. Willdan ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Willdan compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    The Cadmus Group's Logo
    The Cadmus Group
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    NV5 Global's Logo
    NV5 Global
    2.9/5
  3. #3
    Willdan's Logo
    Willdan
    2.9/5

Willdan Employees

Willdan has 611 employees. 14 employees at Willdan have reviewed Willdan 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 14 Willdan employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

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

Overall, employees at Willdan are generally satisfied with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Willdan are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Willdan believe the environment at Willdan is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Willdan is comfortably fast. About 80% of the employees at Willdan work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Willdan are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Willdan - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles 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.

Willdan KPIs and OKRs

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

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

Willdan CEO & Leadership

Willdan CEO - Thomas Brisbin

Thomas Brisbin Willdan's CEO
66 /100

Thomas’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Thomas in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Thomas Brisbin’s employees rank Willdan in the Top 50% for Happiness, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Meetings. When compared to Willdan’s competitors, Thomas Brisbin ranks below The Cadmus Group CEO Ian Kline.

Willdan Leadership

The Willdan Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Thomas Brisbin, Senior Vice President of Business Development Frank Tripepi, and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Stacy B. McLaughlin

  • Thomas Brisbin  CEO / President

    Thomas Brisbin CEO / President

    Dr. Thomas D. Brisbin, also known as Tom, Ph.D. serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Willdan Group, Inc. since April... read more

  • Frank Tripepi Senior Vice President of Business Development

    Mr. Frank G. Tripepi has been Senior Vice President of Business Development at Willdan Group, Inc. since May 2011. Mr.... read more

  • Stacy B. McLaughlin Chief Financial Officer and Vice President

    Ms. Stacy B. McLaughlin has been Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at Willdan Group, Inc., since November 15,... read more

  • Michael A. Bieber President

    Mr. Michael A. Bieber, also known as Mike, has been the President at Willdan Group, Inc. since November 3, 2016 and... read more

  • Edward Saltzberg Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Business Development

    Dr. Edward R. Saltzberg, also known as Ed, Ph.D. has been Senior Vice President of Business Development at Willdan... read more

  • Paul Whitelaw Senior Vice President of Business Development

    Mr. Paul Whitelaw serves as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Willdan Group, Inc. Mr. Whitelaw serves as... read more

  • Mark Risco Chief Executive Officer of Willdan Financial Services and President of Willdan Financial Services

    Mr. Mark Risco has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Willdan Financial Services at Willdan Group, Inc. since... read more

  • Mike Hooper Chief Executive Officer of Willdan Homeland Solutions and President of Willdan Homeland Solutions

    Mr. Mike Hooper has been the Chief Executive Officer and President for Willdan Homeland Solutions at Willdan Group, Inc.... read more

  • Marc Tipermas Ph.D. President of National Programs

    Mr. Marc Tipermas, Ph.D. has been President of National Programs at Willdan Group, Inc. since May 2007. Mr. Tipermas... read more

Willdan Salaries

How much does Willdan pay?

How much do people at Willdan get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Willdan is $102,788, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,374, or $54 per hour.

At Willdan, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $249,341 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,561 annually. Average Willdan salaries by department include: Design at $100,837, Sales at $207,080, Business Development at $81,234, and Engineering at $123,677. Half of Willdan salaries are above $113,374.

7 employees at Willdan rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at Willdan rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$88k
$88k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$109k
$109k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$154k
$154k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$205k
$205k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$261k
$261k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$265k
$265k100th Percentile
$102,788*
Average Compensation
$113,374*
Median Compensation

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

Willdan Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Willdan

Diverse employees at Willdan score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Willdan in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Willdan 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

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

Willdan Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Willdan PTO

Willdan's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Willdan's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

Customer Support
100%

Candidates By Location

Salt Lake City
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Willdan

What is Willdan address?

Willdan location is at 2401 East Katella Avenue, Suite 300

Who is the CEO of Willdan?

Willdan CEO is Thomas Brisbin, their score by employees is 66

What is Willdan eNPS?

The eNPS for Willdan is -33

What is Willdan revenue?

Willdan revenue is $273M

What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Willdan?

Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 59k

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