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USC Company Culture
USC Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
USC's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
ACEO Rating
BEnvironment
BGender
BOffice Culture
BUSC CEO
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Carol L. Folt
72 /100
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Mission, Vision, & Values
The central mission of the University of Southern California is the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. The principal means by which our mission is accomplished are teaching, research, artistic creation, professional practice and selected forms of public service. More: https://about.usc.edu/policies/mission-statement/
USC Culture At a Glance
USC has 10000 employees. 140 employees at USC have reviewed USC across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 140 USC 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 USC are not very pleased with their total compensation at USC, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at USC are generally satisfied with their team. 140 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at USC are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at USC believe the environment at USC is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at USC is comfortably fast. About 64% of the employees at USC work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at USC are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
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USC employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at USC report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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On a typical day, employees at USC have 2 meetings
Meetings
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74% of USC employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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USC employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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83% of USC employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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USC employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
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73% of USC employees call their work environment positive
Environment
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Anonymous Q&A with USC EmployeesMost Recent Q&A
What is the daily attire at USC?
Business casual, except for summer, when jeans are allowed.
What is USC's policy towards pets in the workplace?
No pets, ever.
How would you compare interviewing at USC to other places you've interviewed?
My interviews were very lax and easy. It was clear that the people interviewing me didn't know how to do the job, so they asked very general...
What's the office layout like at USC?
In my department we have a lot of cubicles and managers have offices. There are also meeting rooms along the outside of the office. I assume...
How much diversity is there among employees at USC?
There is a lot of diversity at USC!
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at USC?
Not difficult at all. My hours are pretty normal, so I have plenty of time to do what I need and hang out with my friends.
What is the daily attire at USC?
Business casual, except for summer, when jeans are allowed.
What is USC's policy towards pets in the workplace?
No pets, ever.
How would you compare interviewing at USC to other places you've interviewed?
My interviews were very lax and easy. It was clear that the people interviewing me didn't know how to do the job, so they asked very general...
What's the office layout like at USC?
In my department we have a lot of cubicles and managers have offices. There are also meeting rooms along the outside of the office. I assume...
How much diversity is there among employees at USC?
There is a lot of diversity at USC!
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at USC?
Not difficult at all. My hours are pretty normal, so I have plenty of time to do what I need and hang out with my friends.
Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at USC
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35%
USC currently ranks in the Top 35% of similarly sized companies on Comparably
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Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at USC
Bottom
40%
USC currently ranks in the Bottom 40% of similarly sized companies on Comparably
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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 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
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| 41% | Promoters |
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| 22% | Passives |
| 37% | Detractors |
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Let USC Know You Want To Work There
Perks & Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
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