Windstream Communications provides voice and data network communications, and managed services to businesses in the United States. read more
Windstream Company Culture
Windstream Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Windstream's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BManager
C+Professional Development
CTeam
CEnvironment
C-Windstream CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Anthony Thomas
53 /100
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Diversity at Windstream
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at Windstream have rated Team, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Windstream
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Windstream have rated Office Culture, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Windstream 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-30
Windstream employees are -30% more likely to recommend Windstream as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Windstream
Working at Windstream is rated below average by 206 employees, across various culture dimensions. Windstream employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Windstream’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Little Rock, AR. See below in detail how working at Windstream was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Windstream
D
Overall Company Culture at Windstream is rated D
Last updated 21 days ago
Bottom
15%
Windstream ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Windstream Employee Reviews
Out of 211 Windstream employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Windstream improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 58% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 42% |
Positive Reviews From Windstream Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?That i can make someone else happy by just talking to them. And when i get a new sale cause i know i am closer and closer to hitting commission.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?THE BEST THERE IS EVER
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are not micro-managers. They let you alone for the most part to do your job and dont act irked if you need their help with something.
Constructive Feedback From Windstream Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?less whining and more solution based
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They are great to work witj
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Being humble and realizing sometimes right under their nose there are people who can do amazing things to assist in making this a much better organization.
Windstream Company Information
Windstream Company Overview
Windstream Communications provides voice and data network communications, and managed services to businesses in the United States.
Windstream Mission, Vision & Values
Windstream Mission Statement
Windstream Procurement makes a commitment to create a supplier base that reflects the faces of the communities we serve by enabling minority, veteran and women-owned businesses.
Windstream Vision Statement
Provide a best-in-class customer experience through our network and our people.
Windstream Values
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Agility
- Respect
| Headquarter | 4001 Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, AR 72212 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.windstream.com |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | (800)843-9214 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WIN |
Windstream Competitors
Windstream competitors include AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Windstream ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Windstream 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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Windstream Employees
206 employees at Windstream have reviewed Windstream across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 21 days ago.
Overall, the 206 Windstream 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 Windstream are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Windstream, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Windstream are generally satisfied with their team. 206 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Windstream are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Windstream believe the environment at Windstream is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Windstream is extremely fast. About 61% of the employees at Windstream work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Windstream are dissatisfied, 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
Windstream employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Windstream report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
76% of Windstream employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Windstream employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
71% of Windstream employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Windstream employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
54% of Windstream employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Windstream - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Windstream is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Windstream 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.
Windstream KPIs and OKRs
At Windstream 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Windstream's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Windstream employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Windstream CEO & Leadership
Windstream CEO - Anthony Thomas
53 /100
Windstream’s CEO Anthony Thomas started in this role in 2014. Anthony’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Anthony in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Little Rock, AR. Anthony Thomas’s employees rank Windstream in the Top 30% for Office Culture, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Bottom 45% for Professional Development. Thomas is generally unpopular with Windstream employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the IT department, and by employees in the Engineering department and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Windstream’s competitors, Anthony Thomas ranks below both Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert.
Windstream Leadership
The Windstream Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Anthony Thomas, VP of R&D / CTO - Allworx David Plakosh, and EVP & Chief Marketing Officer - Enterprise & Wholesale Joseph Harding
Anthony Thomas CEO / President
Anthony Thomas serves as the CEO / President of Windstream.
David Plakosh VP of R&D / CTO - Allworx
David Plakosh serves as the VP of R&D / CTO - Allworx of Windstream Communications. David started at Windstream... read more
Joseph Harding EVP & Chief Marketing Officer - Enterprise & Wholesale
Joseph Harding serves as the EVP & Chief Marketing Officer - Enterprise & Wholesale of Windstream Communications. Joseph... read more
Rick Hausman Executive Vice President, Customer Operations
Rick Hausman serves as the Executive Vice President, Customer Operations of Windstream Communications. Rick started at... read more
Mark Wyman Sr. Vice President Application Development
Mark Wyman serves as the Sr. Vice President Application Development of Windstream Communications. Mark started at... read more
Beth Lackey Senior Vice President, Wholesale Customer Operations
Beth Lackey serves as the Senior Vice President, Wholesale Customer Operations of Windstream Communications. Beth... read more
Joe Scattareggia Executive Vice President, Wholesale Solutions
Joe Scattareggia serves as the Executive Vice President, Wholesale Solutions of Windstream Communications. Joe started... read more
Michael Downing VP - CLEC SMB Sales & Marketing Executive
Michael Downing serves as the VP - CLEC SMB Sales & Marketing Executive of Windstream Communications. Michael started at... read more
Jeff Auman Senior Vice President
Jeff Auman serves as the Senior Vice President of Windstream.
Windstream Salaries
How much does Windstream pay?
How much do people at Windstream get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Windstream is $127,789, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,814, or $58 per hour.
At Windstream, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $223,616 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $35,000 annually. Average Windstream salaries by department include: Engineering at $140,577, Marketing at $109,226, Product at $164,063, and Legal at $156,786. Half of Windstream salaries are above $120,814.
95 employees at Windstream rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 293 ratings) while 92 employees at Windstream rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 101 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Windstream employees include job titles like Director of Operations, Business Development Manager, CS Rep, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 7 salary records from Windstream employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $177k | $177k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$127,789*
Average Compensation
$120,814*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Windstream Salaries by City
Windstream Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Windstream
Diverse employees at Windstream score the company 57/100 across various culture categories, placing Windstream in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Windstream across various culture dimensions.
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Windstream Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Windstream PTO
Windstream's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Windstream's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 75% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Windstream's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Windstream Careers
Windstream Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Windstream applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Windstream Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Windstream on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 35% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% | |
IT | 15% | |
Sales | 10% | |
Engineering | 10% | |
Other | 5% |
Candidates By Location
Little Rock | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Denver | 10% | |
Akron | 10% | |
Rochester | 5% | |
Blythewood | 5% | |
Other | 45% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Windstream
What is Windstream address?
Windstream location is at 4001 Rodney Parham Road
Who is the CEO of Windstream?
Windstream CEO is Anthony Thomas, their score by employees is 53
What is Windstream eNPS?
The eNPS for Windstream is -30
What is the salary for Social Media Manager in Windstream?
Social Media Manager average salary in the US is 76k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Windstream?
The average salaries for Legal in Windstream is 157k
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