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      Upwork

      Engaged Employer

      Upwork reviews

      3.8

      59% would recommend to a friend

      (633 total reviews)
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      Hayden Brown

      55% approve of CEO

      43% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

      Upwork has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 633 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Upwork employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      633 reviews
      5.0
      Sep 19, 2024

      Great place

      Business analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      More opportunities are there after initial phase

      Cons

      No surety in starting and it takes time sometimes for 1st work.

      3.0
      Sep 18, 2024

      Awesome

      Paralegal
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It was awesome and friendly

      Cons

      Lack of clients and opportunities

      5.0
      Sep 18, 2024

      A Pioneering Remote Work Platform with a Strong Vision

      Senior engineering lead
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      1. Innovative Vision: Upwork is at the forefront of transforming the future of work, offering freelancers and businesses a reliable platform to connect and collaborate globally. 2. Remote-Friendly Culture: The company fully embraces remote work, allowing for flexibility and a great work-life balance. Employees can work from anywhere, which fits with the company's mission. 3. Diverse and Inclusive: Upwork values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a mix of talents from around the world. It’s an environment where different voices are heard and respected.

      Cons

      Growing Pains: As the company scales, there can be a sense of disconnect between management and the day-to-day operations, leading to misalignments in priorities at times. Shifting Priorities: The rapid pace of change sometimes results in shifting priorities, which can make it difficult for teams to focus on long-term projects. Internal Processes Can Be Slow: While Upwork strives for innovation externally, some internal processes can be slow to adapt, which can hinder efficiency.

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