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XO Group Inc.
We help people navigate & enjoy life's biggest moments together! read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
47
TOTAL
RATINGS
489
Updated on: July 3, 2023

XO Group Inc. Company Culture

XO Group Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.2/5
XO Group Inc. Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CEO Rating
B+
Environment
B
Outlook
B
Work Culture
B
Happiness
B-

XO Group Inc. CEO

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Steib XO Group Inc. CEO
Michael Steib
74 /100
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Diversity at XO Group Inc.

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Diverse employees at XO Group Inc. have rated Work Culture, Leadership, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Women at XO Group Inc.

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Women at XO Group Inc. have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored

XO Group Inc. 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?

0

XO Group Inc. employees are 0% more likely to recommend XO Group Inc. as a great place to work

43%Promoters
14%Passives
43%Detractors

Working at XO Group Inc.

Working at XO Group Inc. is rated below average by 47 employees, across various culture dimensions. XO Group Inc. employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting XO Group Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at XO Group Inc. was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at XO Group Inc.

C

Overall Company Culture at XO Group Inc. is rated C

Last updated months ago

Bottom
40%

XO Group Inc. ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 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 47 Employees

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Design
77
Design77
Engineering
61
Engineering61
Operations
61
Operations61

XO Group Inc. Employee Reviews

Out of 21 XO Group Inc. employee reviews, 41% were positive. The remaining 59% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping XO Group Inc. improve their work culture.

41%
59%
Positive Reviews41%
Constructive Feedback59%

Positive Reviews From XO Group Inc. Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Free healthcare for all employees
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Fair and accurate assessment of on-the-job performance. Friendly and organized interviewers.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Very transparent, they care about employees
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Constructive Feedback From XO Group Inc. Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Trying to do too much with too few resources
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Improved trust of employees and teams
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Improve the trust from management to employees. Encourage teams to work together and not compete with one anothrr
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XO Group Inc. Company Information

XO Group Inc. Company Overview

We help people navigate & enjoy life's biggest moments together!

XO Group Inc. was founded in 1996 and its current CEO is Michael Steib. Since its inception 30 years ago, XO Group Inc. has grown to 881 employees.

XO Group Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

XO Group Inc. Mission & Values

XO Group Inc. helps people navigate and enjoy life's biggest moments, together. Our family of multi-platform brands guide people through transformative lifestages, from getting married to moving in together and having a baby. Our brands include The Knot, the number one wedding planning resource and marketplace, The Bump, the definitive voice for millennial parents and parents-to-be, and The Nest, the go-to guide for all things home for new couples.

XO Group Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
Headquarter195 Broadway
New York City, NY 10007
United States of America
Websitewww.xogroupinc.com
Founding Date1996
Tel(877) 335-5252
Company StatusPublic
StockXOXO
Jobsxogroupinc.com/xo-group-careers/
Social Sites

XO Group Inc. Competitors

XO Group Inc. competitors include WeddingWire, Prime Focus, Macy's, and Bed Bath & Beyond. XO Group Inc. ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how XO Group Inc. compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    WeddingWire's Logo
    WeddingWire
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    Prime Focus' Logo
    Prime Focus
    3.7/5
  3. #3
    XO Group Inc. Logo
    XO Group Inc.
    3.2/5
  4. #4
    Macy's' Logo
    Macy's
    3.0/5
  5. #5
    Bed Bath & Beyond's Logo
    Bed Bath & Beyond
    2.5/5
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XO Group Inc. Employees

XO Group Inc. has 881 employees. 47 employees at XO Group Inc. have reviewed XO Group Inc. 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 47 XO Group Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at XO Group Inc. are generally satisfied with their total compensation at XO Group Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at XO Group Inc. are generally satisfied with their team. 47 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at XO Group Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at XO Group Inc. believe the environment at XO Group Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at XO Group Inc. is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at XO Group Inc. work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at XO Group Inc. are generally 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
XO Group Inc. employees generally work 8.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at XO Group Inc. report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at XO Group Inc. have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
75% of XO Group Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
50% of XO Group Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
XO Group Inc. employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of XO Group Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining XO Group Inc. - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining XO Group Inc. is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. XO Group Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.

XO Group Inc. Employee Onboarding

XO Group Inc. KPIs and OKRs

At XO Group Inc. 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of XO Group Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 XO Group Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes57%
No43%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
XO Group Inc. KPIs & OKRs

XO Group Inc. CEO & Leadership

XO Group Inc. CEO - Michael Steib

Michael Steib XO Group Inc. CEO
74 /100

Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. XO Group Inc.’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Design department, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to XO Group Inc.’s competitors, Michael Steib ranks right above Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette. Under Steib’s leadership, XO Group Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Outlook. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where XO Group Inc. could stand to see real improvement.

XO Group Inc. Leadership

The XO Group Inc. Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Michael Steib, President Paul Bascobert, and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary Gillian Munson

  • Michael Steib CEO / President

    Michael Steib CEO / President

    Michael Steib serves as the CEO / President of XO Group Inc..

  • Paul Bascobert President

    Mr. Paul Bascobert is the President of XO Group Inc. since November 27, 2017. Mr. Bascobert joined XO Group Inc. in... read more

  • Gillian Munson Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

    Ms. Gillian Munson has been the Chief Financial Officer of XO Group Inc. since November 25, 2013 and serves as its... read more

  • Nic Di Iorio Chief Technology Officer, Managing Director of Technology Group and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Nic Di Iorio serves as the Chief Technology Officer of XO Group Inc. (formerly The Knot, Inc.) and has been its... read more

  • Carley Roney -

    Ms. Carley Roney co-founded XO Group Inc. in May 1996 and served as its Brand Ambassador. Ms. Roney served as Chief... read more

  • Brent Tworetzky Executive Vice President of Product

    Mr. Brent Tworetzky has been an Executive Vice President of Product at XO Group Inc. since September 24, 2015. Mr.... read more

  • Nic Iorio Chief Technology Officer

    Nic Iorio serves as the Chief Technology Officer of XO Group Inc.. Nic started at XO Group Inc. in Feb of 2008. Nic... read more

  • William Stewart VP Operations

    William Stewart serves as the VP Operations of XO Group Inc..

  • Nicole Aste VP, Head of National Strategy & Operations

    Nicole Aste serves as the VP, Head of National Strategy & Operations of XO Group Inc.. Nicole started at XO Group Inc.... read more

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XO Group Inc. Salaries

How much does XO Group Inc. pay?

How much do people at XO Group Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at XO Group Inc. is $109,657, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,607, or $50 per hour.

At XO Group Inc., the highest paid job is a Director of Operations at $258,733 annually and the lowest is a Community Manager at $51,120 annually. Average XO Group Inc. salaries by department include: Engineering at $131,452, HR at $111,264, Finance at $87,120, and Legal at $212,783. Half of XO Group Inc. salaries are above $104,607.

25 employees at XO Group Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 74 ratings) while 20 employees at XO Group Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$67k
$67k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$85k
$85k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$103k
$103k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$168k
$168k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$227k
$227k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$271k
$271k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$296k
$296k100th Percentile
$109,657*
Average Compensation
$104,607*
Median Compensation

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

XO Group Inc. Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at XO Group Inc.

Diverse employees at XO Group Inc. score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing XO Group Inc. in the Bottom 35% 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 XO Group Inc. across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 78/100
Department - Design
Men 59/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 65/100
Department - Engineering

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 61/100
Department - Operations
Men 47/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees N/A/100
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XO Group Inc. Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
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XO Group Inc. PTO

XO Group Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is XO Group Inc. most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. XO Group Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
XO Group Inc. PTO Policy

XO Group Inc. Careers

XO Group Inc. Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, XO Group Inc. applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

XO Group Inc. has a total of 881 employees

6
Total Applied
  • 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 XO Group Inc. Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in XO Group Inc. on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
44%
Product
19%
Engineering
6%
Design
6%
Legal
6%
Other
19%

Candidates By Location

New York City
56%
Austin
13%
Akron
13%
Seattle
13%
Roosevelt
6%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding XO Group Inc.

What is XO Group Inc. address?

XO Group Inc. location is at 195 Broadway

Who is the CEO of XO Group Inc.?

XO Group Inc. CEO is Michael Steib, their score by employees is 74

What is the salary for Desktop Support in XO Group Inc.?

Desktop Support average salary in the US is 59k

What are the salaries in the IT in XO Group Inc.?

The average salaries for IT in XO Group Inc. is 90k

How many employees work in XO Group Inc.?

XO Group Inc. has 881 employees

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