Avoid, avoid, avoid. - Anonymous employee Usablenet Employee Review

1.0
7 Feb 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- The mobile sector is fascinating, highly relevant and fast paced.

Cons

- New starters are given little training and support. - Poor processes in place that will set you up for failure. - Bitterness throughout the company as hard work often goes unrewarded. - Management rarely take ownership and blame employees for the company's faults or mistakes at the management level. - The vast majority of staff are looking elsewhere and the turnover rate is huge.

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Cons

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5.0
6 Apr 2025
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Pros

The organizational culture is exceptional—the Head of Human Resources genuinely cares about employees, and the VP of Sales stands out as one of the most honest and thoughtful leaders I've encountered. The company strikes a great balance in size: it's small enough that leadership in Marketing, Finance, and Legal are consistently accessible via email, yet large enough that someone is always available to handle urgent issues across time zones. Even though the organization operates fully remotely, teamwork is seamless, and unnecessary meetings are minimized, making work efficient and focused. Senior management is experienced, but also young enough to be trusted with navigating the rapid changes coming to technology in the next five years.

Cons

The organization strongly prioritizes efficiency, meaning company perks such as retreats, swag, and merchandise are minimal. Because the team is highly skilled, new hires must be prepared to hit the ground running to succeed. Additionally, the relatively flat, egalitarian structure might not appeal to individuals accustomed to the hierarchical ranking systems common at FAANG companies.

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