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4.7

92% would recommend to a friend

(102 total reviews)

David Duerr

97% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

Straight North has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 102 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Straight North employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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102 reviews
5.0
Jul 17, 2014

Where It's At...

Anonymous employee
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Pros

... We don't have two turn tables or microphones and Beck isn't actually on the payroll, but we do have a dartboard, our own hockey team, catered lunches and an infinite free snack bar to help add a layer of protection from the Chicago Winters. I began working at Straight North right out of college, and I feel grateful for the opportunity to be a SN employee! Over the years I've worked here, I've expanded my skill set an unbelievable amount and been presented with countless growth opportunities and responsibilities. If you are a hard worker, it is noticed and will take you far. My favorite thing about Straight North is the "all hands on deck" mentality that only can exist in a small company. This mentality allows people to work on many different tasks to get the job done and to grow their knowledge. This keeps things exciting because everyday is different. Management hires people who are self starters and do not need to be micromanaged. As an employee, it is a huge perk to be given the freedom to "own" tasks and projects with the trust that it's taken care of without needing to follow up. If you are a dedicated, hard worker who would like to grow in more ways than just a linear, one-track career path, Straight North is for you.

Cons

If you're anti caffeine, I suppose the unlimited free coffee and tea would be a con.

5.0
Jul 17, 2014

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Ownership is willing to try new ideas, stays focused on results, and yet treats employees well. Excellent environment for learning about Internet marketing, as there are many experienced and knowledgeable people on staff. Not nearly as much internal politics as what I've experienced elsewhere -- very refreshing. Health insurance and personal time policy are excellent.

Cons

The downside of trying new ideas is there can be a lot of false starts and unexpected changes in direction. This takes some getting used to.

5.0
Jul 16, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The best part of working at Straight North are the people. The team is knowledgeable and the work environment is upbeat. Everyone is working towards helping our clients grow their businesses which is very rewarding. We often have lunch catered in and celebrate employees birthdays which is a really nice bonus that most company's don't do. You really feel like you are part of a team working towards a purpose... not a cog in a wheel.

Cons

A lot is expected of their employees, which isn't a negative. They provide a workplace where you want to do more and do it better.

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