Xo Communications Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
8
TOTAL
RATINGS
107

Xo Communications Company Culture

Xo Communications Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.8/5
Xo Communications' Overall Culture is rated D+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Xo Communications CEO

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Christopher Ancell Xo Communications' CEO
Christopher Ancell
61 /100

Diversity at Xo Communications

Women at Xo Communications

Xo Communications 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 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

40

Xo Communications employees are 40% more likely to recommend Xo Communications as a great place to work

60%Promoters
20%Passives
20%Detractors

Working at Xo Communications

Working at Xo Communications is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Xo Communications employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Xo Communications’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Xo Communications was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Xo Communications

D+

Overall Company Culture at Xo Communications is rated D+

Last updated months ago

Bottom
25%

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

Xo Communications Employee Reviews

Out of 2 Xo Communications employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Xo Communications improve their work culture.

50%
50%
Positive Reviews50%
Constructive Feedback50%

Positive Reviews From Xo Communications Employees

  • What do you like best about your company?
    The enviroment in the office is remarkable. Everyone is so professiona

Constructive Feedback From Xo Communications Employees

  • What would you most like to see improved at your company?
    I believe it could be a little easier to move up.

Xo Communications Company Information

Xo Communications Company Overview

XO Communications is a telecommunications company providing IP communications, networks, and IT infrastructure to businesses.

Xo Communications was founded in 1994 and its current CEO is Christopher Ancell. Since its inception 32 years ago, Xo Communications has grown to 3000 employees.

Xo Communications Mission, Vision & Values

Xo Communications Mission Statement

To provide the best overall client support in the industry.

Xo Communications Values

Our Vision and Values Integrity & Innovation. Customers turn to XO because they appreciate the superior customer experience and higher level of support we offer, and our commitment to the highest standards of ethics. ... Exceptional Customer Service. ... Enterprise-Grade Reliability. ... A Trusted Partner. ... Flexibility & Adaptability.

Headquarter13865 Sunrise Valley Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
United States of America
Websitewww.xo.com
Founding Date1994
Tel(214) 291-5157
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.xo.com/about/careers/

Xo Communications Competitors

Xo Communications competitors include Cogent Communications and TelePacific Communications. Xo Communications ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Xo Communications compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Cogent Communications' Logo
    Cogent Communications
    2.8/5
  2. #2
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    Xo Communications
    2.8/5
  3. #3
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    TelePacific Communications
    2.5/5
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Xo Communications Employees

Xo Communications has 3000 employees. 8 employees at Xo Communications have reviewed Xo Communications 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 8 Xo Communications employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Xo Communications are not very pleased with their total compensation at Xo Communications, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Xo Communications are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Xo Communications are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Xo Communications believe the environment at Xo Communications is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Xo Communications is a bit slow. About 50% of the employees at Xo Communications work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Xo Communications - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 Communications KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Xo Communications' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Xo Communications 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%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Xo Communications CEO & Leadership

Xo Communications CEO - Christopher Ancell

Christopher Ancell Xo Communications' CEO
61 /100

Christopher’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Christopher in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Christopher Ancell’s employees rank Xo Communications in the Top 15% for Happiness, in the Top 20% for Meetings, and in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits.

Xo Communications Leadership

The Xo Communications Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Christopher Ancell, Vice President, Sales Joseph Rafferty, and Vice President Sales Operations Michael Martin

  • Christopher Ancell  CEO / President

    Christopher Ancell CEO / President

    Christopher Ancell serves as the CEO / President of Xo Communications.

  • Joseph Rafferty Vice President, Sales

    Joseph Rafferty serves as the Vice President, Sales of Xo Communications.

  • Michael Martin Vice President Sales Operations

    Michael Martin serves as the Vice President Sales Operations of XO Communications. Michael started at XO Communications... read more

  • Rich Jackson Executive Director

    Rich Jackson serves as the Executive Director of XO Communications. Rich started at XO Communications in March of 2012.... read more

  • Simon Lawrence Senior Vice President

    Simon Lawrence serves as the Senior Vice President of Xo Communications.

  • Lee Smith Enterprise Account Manager - E-Rate Specialist

    Lee Smith serves as the Enterprise Account Manager - E-Rate Specialist of Xo Communications.

  • Doug Barman Director of Operations

    Doug Barman serves as the Director of Operations of XO Communications. Doug started at XO Communications in June of... read more

  • Doug Kelly EVP Network Services

    Doug Kelly serves as the EVP Network Services of Xo Communications.

  • Dennis Scott Executive Director

    Dennis Scott serves as the Executive Director of Xo Communications.

Xo Communications Salaries

How much does Xo Communications pay?

How much do people at Xo Communications get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Xo Communications is $105,928, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,989, or $56 per hour.

At Xo Communications, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $256,378 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,626 annually. Average Xo Communications salaries by department include: Finance at $88,472, Admin at $59,244, IT at $99,065, and Operations at $87,106. Half of Xo Communications salaries are above $116,989.

5 employees at Xo Communications rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at Xo Communications rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Xo Communications employees include job titles like Sales Engineer and Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Xo Communications employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$73k
$73k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$93k
$93k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$115k
$115k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$216k
$216k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$256k
$256k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$418k
$418k100th Percentile
$105,928*
Average Compensation
$116,989*
Median Compensation

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

Xo Communications Salaries by City

Xo Communications Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Xo Communications

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Xo Communications 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

Xo Communications Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Xo Communications PTO

Xo Communications' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals50%
401k Contribution50%
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?

Xo Communications Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Xo Communications applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Xo Communications has a total of 3000 employees

3
Total Applied
  • 67% Granted (2 out of 3)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 3)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
  • 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 3)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Xo Communications Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Xo Communications on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
86%
Engineering
14%

Candidates By Location

Washington
29%
Herndon
14%
Fairfax
14%
Mclean
14%
Memphis
14%
Other
14%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Xo Communications

What is Xo Communications address?

Xo Communications location is at 13865 Sunrise Valley Drive

Who is the CEO of Xo Communications?

Xo Communications CEO is Christopher Ancell, their score by employees is 61

What is Xo Communications eNPS?

The eNPS for Xo Communications is 40

What is the salary for Data Scientist in Xo Communications?

Data Scientist average salary in the US is 110k

What are the salaries in the Finance in Xo Communications?

The average salaries for Finance in Xo Communications is 88k

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