What is the company culture at Beamery?

- The people you work with on a day-to-day basis on the ground are amazing and have kept Beamery as a nice environment to work in - The benefits are great, unlimited holiday, first Friday of the month off, private healthcare - Hybrid working isn’t micromanaged yet, rumours of a return to office plan - Management are not horrible people, most are just inept

- The culture has taken a hit since the first round of redundancies and after the most recent layoffs I imagine it will only get worse - Terrible communication from management about anything worth knowing - Far too many talkers and not enough doers at the mid-management level, if you can spin the yarn then you will thrive at Beamery - C-Suite are in over their heads, budgets are out of control, and spending after Series C was mind-boggling (acquisition of Flux, buying their own office space due to founder egos). Nobody knows how they keep losing money, and making layoffs yet the C-Suite are completetly unaffected in their roles, maybe look within. - Obsessed with hiring from logos or McKinsey, at the time of the first layoffs in Jan 2023 a new team was spawned from Board member recommendations that have made no impact - The product is ever-changing with no clear roadmap, they need to stick to one niche and they will thrive

Beamery is a unicorn 🦄 by no accident. The founders are smart, agile and are ready to make bold decisions to make the company grow. They try their hardest to create a great company both from a performance and a culture perspective.

With making the bold decisions, comes with it regular change sometimes it's hard to keep up with all the change 😁

- As time went on, most benefits were eroded as the company struggled more and more. - Decent pay still but very much attainable elsewhere. - Nice big office which no one seems to go to.

- Zero benefits left to speak of, used to get things such as sabbaticals and the first Friday off each month. -leadership are stuck in there own echo chamber and when things go bad they constantly look for the closest scapegoat. - people would disappear on slack overnight causing major disruption to projects and more often than not the role would not be backfilled causing mass amounts of workload on top of what you need to do already. - saw three separate CEOs at my time at the business representing them not knowing how to move forward or to save the business. - A CTO that would promise things on customer calls and not be able to deliver causing great upset among many customers. - Place feels like a sinking ship. - culture has been eroded and so has the faith of many causing most to do little and take a pay check until the ship sinks. - impossible to recommend to anyone given the state of the business and the amount of people that disappear. -Constant layoffs creating a fear amongst people not knowing who and when will be next. -They replaced the CEO too late in my view and it’s hard to see the business making it through the end of next year. -certain people that have eroded the culture and quite frankly incredibly rude remained in the business due to favouritism from senior members that should have departed a long time ago. -Toxic environment. - zero job security. - most seem to think they work for google and have an ego as such and can’t quite seem to figure out the reality of the situation. - founders were axed and new ceo appointed but this may be too little, too late. - the best have long gone leaving very average-low people trying to use buckets to empty water off the sinking ship. -Plenty of great companies out there, including startups with great culture, people and amplitude unfortunately Beamery is not one of them.

- Very worthwhile mission statement of creating equal access to work for all - All the teams are great to work with - Amazing office space in central London - Work/life balance is 10/10 with some really great time-off benefits

- Ever changing product priorities/strategy sometimes hard to keep up with (feels like that is improving somewhat) - Tough layoffs in 2023 that could've been handled much better.

good benefits and industry par pay.

I've spent a few years at the firm and over the time the company has had some serious change in their culture and direction. There is more chaos, less accountability and finger pointing at its peak in 2023. None of the leaders who make decisions are ever part of the layoff's. The handworkers are eventually pushed off a cliff. The product has some serious issues with customers eventually moving away, The directors and above who never addressed it were still not part of the layoff's which is a shame.

Beamery has a welcoming, collaborative, and high-output culture. The team has a really clear strategy and good transparency from leadership and market opportunity that's exciting. With good perks and a leadership team that cares deeply for its people, providing good benefits and a supportive culture, Beamery is a great size company to join at this time to see your impact on the organization, while still having a well-resourced team working across all functions.

After the HR and talent market experienced meteoric growth during the pandemic, the dynamics of the market cooled off, impacting Beamery and a lot of other providers in the space. The space itself is competitive with lots of entrenched providers, making the HR space not for everyone. If you want a challenge and are ready to join a hard-working company, Beamery is a great place to cut your teeth and be part of the growth

Having been at Beamery for quite a few years, I can confidently say it's a great place to work if you truly believe in the organization's mission and are passionate about your work. You'll collaborate with brilliant minds, shape the company culture, and voice your opinions. Opportunities for growth exist if you consistently perform. Beamery nurtures talent, challenges you, and values feedback. Layoffs were handled compassionately, which is rare. Overall, for those willing to give their best and work with passion, Beamery is a fantastic company to be part of.

As a growing company, we may rush decisions, risking mistakes unintentionally. Silos and overlooked unsung heroes due to reserved nature or work type. Recognizing and rewarding after-hours work may affect work-life balance, that may question the company's high performance culture.

First Friday of the month off, unlimited PTO.

Company stuck in ‘start up’ culture, resistant to process implementation. Company and team priorities constantly changing making projects impossible to complete and OKRs impossible to fulfil. A lack of care for diversity (leadership are all men (majority white)). They hired a woman Chief People Officer who was gone after approx. 6 months (despite doing some great things for the people of Beamery). Her responsibilities were given to a man, unqualified to take these on. A poor culture around data. Seen examples of team leaders ignoring results that are negative and only interested in results that reaffirm what they are doing is the correct course of action. They spent huge amounts on media that produced little returns and ignored it until budgets were cut after another round of layoffs within the same year, despite it being regularly raised by team members. With this type of culture, it is no wonder they are in the financial position that they are. Some team leaders are lacking the experience necessary to support their team members. You will often see a lack of leadership and management skills if you have not diversified your experience. This leads to a lack of support and a feeling of isolation for those people in the team.

I started my journey at Beamery as a Business Development Representative (BDR) and was fortunate enough to transition internally into Product Marketing. This move was a testament to the company’s commitment to employee growth and development. The team and colleagues at Beamery are nothing short of amazing. The camaraderie, mutual respect, and shared passion for our work make every day a pleasure. The product we work on is top-notch, backed by a talented development team that continually pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. One of the standout aspects of working at Beamery is the generous annual leave policies and overall benefits. The company truly values work-life balance and the well-being of its employees. A notable mention is the 6 weeks of paid paternity leave, which was an incredible support during a significant time in my life. The work at Beamery is fast-paced, but it’s made manageable and enjoyable by great managers who lead with empathy and understanding. We are tasked with deep challenges in building new products, but the smart and dedicated people I work with make these challenges exciting puzzles to solve. My experience at Beamery has been extremely positive. It’s a place where hard work is recognized, personal growth is encouraged, and where you get to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. I look forward to continuing my journey here.

Working at Beamery has been a rewarding experience, but like any company, it has its challenges. One of the main issues has been the frequent changes in products and vision. This constant evolution, while exciting, can sometimes be overwhelming and create a sense of uncertainty. Recently, the company went through a difficult phase with layoffs. This was a challenging time for everyone involved. However, it’s important to note that these decisions were not made lightly and were necessary for the company’s long-term sustainability. In response to these challenges, Beamery has taken significant steps to improve transparency, particularly regarding its financials. While the reality isn’t always pretty, this openness has been appreciated. It has helped us understand the company’s position and the reasons behind certain decisions. Despite these hurdles, it’s clear that Beamery is on a promising path. The company has shown resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. The leadership team is committed to learning from these experiences and making Beamery an even better place to work. While Beamery has its share of challenges, it’s the company’s response to these challenges that truly defines it. The commitment to transparency, employee growth, and product excellence makes me optimistic about our future here. I’m excited to be part of this journey and look forward to what lies ahead.

Company is definitely going under and has no differentiating qualities. Product is not strong enough at all and culture is so lazy

CEO has no backbone. He let go of 25% of the workforce reading from a script weeks before the holidays. The culture is a huge blame game.