Impressive selection test, but slow response times - Junior Software Engineer Busibud Employee Review

Nice work environment with good salary

Nothing to dislike. Everything is good

No positive words about company

They have no clear or formal HR policies in place. There are no public or religious holidays observed (including national holidays like Diwali). Employees are expected to “make up” days even when they are out sick, and if you don’t respond to messages immediately, penalties are applied. The cofounder (MS) appears to lack basic people-management skills and does not foster a healthy work environment. You are expected to work 9 hours a day and then often wait an additional 2 hours after logging out just to attend meetings. If you request to schedule meetings within working hours, your performance is questioned, even when you are delivering good work. Appreciation and recognition are almost nonexistent. The HR function is equally problematic and tends to repeat the same points without offering constructive guidance. When a mistake happens, HR and MS repeatedly ask how you will fix it and prevent it in future, often pressuring you until you apologise and propose consequences for yourself, or they impose them anyway. Many of the positive reviews online do not reflect the experience of people I know who have worked there. I would strongly advise candidates—especially freshers—to be cautious, as the environment can be extremely stressful and demotivating, to the point that people feel pushed to resign. Salaries are also paid very late, often only toward the end of the following month. They are lucky Glassdoor didn't allow me to use the language I wanted to use.