Above and away the worst company to be part of - Account Executive BambooHR Employee Review

1.0
19 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The stark contrast between my fantastic direct manager and the problematic leadership above is quite striking. My initial years at BambooHR were much more positive, so it's disheartening to see the significant downturn the company has taken.

Cons

Leadership clearly doesn't value its employees; it's a "churn and burn" operation for reps now, especially since the GTM. It's palpable that they couldn't care less about their employees OR their well-being. Both US Flow and International reps are being set up to fail with impossible quotas and PIPs. Feedback is ignored, and the leadership is completely out of touch with the sales team's reality. This is no longer the BambooHR that cared about its people, and I'd strongly recommend avoiding this company. I guess it's comforting knowing that not just the sales department is feeling this, but every single department - if they're going to do everything they can to prevent employees from succeeding, then they may as well remain consistent across the company.

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BambooHR Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. We're sorry to hear about your recent experiences and the concerns you've raised. It's important to us that all team members feel valued and supported, and we take your comments seriously. We are committed to addressing the issues you've mentioned, particularly around leadership communication, quotas, and employee well-being. We regularly review employee feedback in leadership meetings, and our most recent employee engagement survey showed significant improvements in key areas. This ongoing dialogue helps us realign with our core values and improve the work environment for everyone. If you're open to it, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns further and explore how we can make meaningful changes. Please feel free to reach out directly at hr@bamboohr.com. Thanks, Jonathan, Head of Legal and HR

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