Pros
It was easy to be motivated when you genuinely love your coworkers and the products, and I worked at Humanscale for years because both of those things were true. The seating line is unparalleled and I’m not looking forward to sitting on anything else. The folks in charge of certain teams are smart, capable, kind, and driven. But it’s very clear that the organizational structure and certain people toward the top are cancerous, and there’s only so long someone can be distracted by a flashy showroom before they realize it.
Cons
It’s frustrating to work somewhere that brands themselves as wellness-oriented, whose stated goal is to “Create a more comfortable place to work”, yet shows no appreciation for the HUMANS that make HUMANSCALE successful. Fair compensation and sick days? Forget about it. Properly formulated parental leave, accessible lunch options, volunteer opportunities? Not at all, but at least you get a keyboard tray! You might be laid off at a moment’s notice, but that’s ok because you can stand at your desk while you pack up your things.