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WhatsApp is a proprietary, cross-platform, free instant messaging subscription service for smartphones. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 109

TOTAL RATINGS: 441

CEO: Jan Koum

WhatsApp Inc. Company Culture

WhatsApp Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

Choice Employer

4.5/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Happiness

A+

Meetings

A+

Retention

A+

Outlook

A+

Environment

WhatsApp Inc. CEO

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Jan Koum

64 /100

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H1B Visa

In 2019, WhatsApp Inc. applied for 70 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 84% were approved, 14% certified-withdrawn, and 1% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at WhatsApp Inc. unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 10 were withdrawn by WhatsApp Inc. after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

84% Granted (59 out of 70)
0% Denied ( out of 70)
1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 70)
14% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (10 out of 70)

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

Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at WhatsApp Inc.

Top

35%

WhatsApp Inc. currently ranks in the Top 35% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at WhatsApp Inc.

Top

25%

WhatsApp Inc. currently ranks in the Top 25% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

-26

eNPS Score

35%	Promoters
4%	Passives
61%	Detractors

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Mission, Vision, & Values

WhatsApp started as an alternative to SMS. Our product now supports sending and receiving a variety of media: text, photos, videos, documents, and location, as well as voice calls. Our messages and calls are secured with end-to-end encryption, meaning that no third party including WhatsApp can read or listen to them. Behind every product decision is our desire to let people communicate anywhere in the world without barriers.

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WhatsApp Inc. Culture At a Glance

Overall, the 109 WhatsApp Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at WhatsApp Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at WhatsApp Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at WhatsApp Inc. are generally satisfied with their team. 109 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at WhatsApp Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at WhatsApp Inc. believe the environment at WhatsApp Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WhatsApp Inc. is extremely fast. About 87% of the employees at WhatsApp Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at WhatsApp Inc. are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

109 employees at WhatsApp Inc. have reviewed WhatsApp 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 109 WhatsApp Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.Employees at WhatsApp Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at WhatsApp Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits. Overall, employees at WhatsApp Inc. are generally satisfied with their team. 109 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at WhatsApp Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.The majority of employees at WhatsApp Inc. believe the environment at WhatsApp Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WhatsApp Inc. is extremely fast. About 87% of the employees at WhatsApp Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.Overall, the employees at WhatsApp Inc. are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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