We are XYZ. We're a fully integrated creative production agency: a team of specialists in photography, retouch, and assembly, in CGI and motion graphics, in creative direction and beyond, who work together to bring inspired, personalized solutions to every project. In short, we help brands and their advertising agencies tell compelling stories through imagery. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 204

TOTAL RATINGS: 2108

CEO: Arturo Tolentino

Joining XYZ - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining XYZ is that the company was unprepared on their first day. XYZ employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	40%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	60%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at XYZ are rated a C-. At XYZ most employees said they received feedback never or once a quarter. 65% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at XYZ.

Answer	Percent
Every week	19%
Once a month	17%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	19%
Never	25%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 64% of men and 100% of women at XYZ said they negotiated their salaries. On average, XYZ employees earn $87,964. XYZ ranks in the Bottom 25% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at XYZ.

Average Salaries at XYZ by Department

$92k*

Marketing

$97k*

Operations

$42k*

Admin

$115k*

Business Dev

$50k*

Finance

$75k*

Customer Support

$106k*

$128k*

Sales

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

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined XYZ, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At XYZ the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at XYZ, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	12%
Comp & Benefits	18%
Co-Workers	6%
Comfort & Familiarity	58%
Career Advancement Opportunities	6%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	8%
1 hour	31%
45 minutes	15%
30 minutes	8%
I eat at my desk	38%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	11%
Once a week	14%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	26%
Never	29%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

XYZ ranks in the Bottom 25% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 58% of employees feel as though XYZ is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 28% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at XYZ.

Answer	Percent
Yes	28%
No	72%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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