Pros
Summary
More than any company I've ever worked for, Glassdoor practices what it preaches when it comes to the art of organizational transparency. For example, everyone has a say when it comes to new hires (a first in my career), excellent work is publicly acknowledged and management openly discusses results, company changes and the future on a regular basis in all-hands meetings. Glassdoor also boasts the youngest worker demographic of any tech company I’ve worked for, which makes it an energetic, fresh, positive, fast-paced, “Let’s try this!” environment.
Detailed Pros
-Supportive—B2B managers and colleagues have your back, let you know when you’ve done a good job, single you out for love in team meetings
-Fast growing and open—management honest about future of company, quarterly results
-Hiring process—taken very seriously, everyone on team has a say, vote and stake in decision
-Smart, bright people—few, if any weak links, which makes B2B run like a Ferrari
-Great business model and mission—helping employers make great hires makes you feel good
-Open floor plan—conducive to collaboration, quick brainstorms, getting things done fast
-Generational—youngish worker demographic comes with less professional baggage and hang-ups, less “We used to do it this way at XYZ company” attitude
-Training—new hires go through serious onboarding
-Dog friendly environment—reduces daily stress, helps lighten things up
-Great benefits—unlimited PTO, catered lunches, gym, team outings
Cons
-B2B/B2C divide—sometimes feels like two separate companies under one roof
-Open floor plan—no privacy, often leads to cacophony, hectic environment
-Sales territories—constantly changing, moving targets lead to churn in Sales, disrupting Marketing sales enablement efforts
-Dog friendly environment—often a distraction to business at hand
-Food—more healthy snacks would be appreciated
-Generational—youngish worker demographic can turn office into free-wheeling party
