Pros
I've worked here a very long time and sometimes take many of the positives for granted. It's easy to forget not every company offers the flexibility and environment that we have.
* We’re a very transparent company
* Senior Leaders are approachable, available, and visible
* There is a lot of support from my manager and a genuine concern for employees' wellbeing.
* We encourage folks to take the time and prioritise their mental and emotional wellbeing so they can be the best version of themselves.
* The business listens to our concerns and where possible change is actioned
* There's a very inclusive approach regardless of gender, race, background, sexuality, or how you identify. In recent years a number of ERGs have been formed which offers us an opportunity to learn more about each other, become allies and be better and more rounded people at work and in the outside world.
Specifically from an EMEA perspective, we are a smaller group more akin to a family. There are no egos, there's humility and a willingness to learn from each other and explore the perspective of newer team members who have a different outlook.
For me, the remote-first working environment is both a pro and a con. We are fortunate to share incredible offices with our sister company Indeed in both London and Dublin. This offers us the opportunity to interact with each other and our partners at Indeed. Should you want a change from working at home, there’s an accessible and fully equipped office which offers a catered lunch in addition to all the snacks and tech you could imagine. Having the office also allows for in-person client meetings and having face-to-face chats with colleagues you typically only see on Zoom.
From a Sales perspective, there's money to be made and a lot of untapped opportunities for our teams. Our working relationship with our partners at Indeed continues to improve and there's a willingness at the leadership level for that to accelerate further.
We have a plethora of benefits and I LOVE the fact we have company days where we’re all off [I just need to remember them and plan ahead more often].
With all this said, the very best thing about working at Glassdoor is the people. The people are genuine, smart, empathetic, humble, hard-working and over time become more than colleagues. So many unforgettable memories have been made and there are so many more that will be made. We have hired some wonderful individuals whom I LOVE working with and genuinely look forward to being in their company.
Cons
* Remote First working can be challenging.
* It can be lonely and challenging for newer employees to feel comfortable within the group while onboarding, particularly if they do not live close to an office to take advantage of occasionally seeing peers in person.
* It would be great to have (more) specific budget set aside for fun to bring the region together regularly.
