Supportive culture & amazing work - UX-UI Designer RS21 Employee Review

RS21 encourages employees to work on projects they care about—both client projects or those with a more internal focus, such as Employee Wellbeing, Values Working Group, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. There's a lot of room for professional growth, and people who have a big idea are heard and often empowered to push it to the next level. The workplace culture is also notable. It's a fun, supportive, friendly, casual office and my colleagues are great! I've been missing seeing everyone at the office since we've all been remote full time during COVID-19, but it's nice to stay connected via Slack. RS21 also has great policies that promote autonomy and flexibility, including remote work options, flexible schedules, and a family-friendly office (including pets).

Cons are greatly outweighed by the Pros.

Flexibility working hours during the day

I worked at the company for two years, and despite putting in strong technical work, the overall experience was disappointing. I consistently delivered high-quality results, learned new skills specifically for the contracts I supported, and handled my responsibilities professionally. Even with full-time hours, the contractor structure created a sense of instability, lower compensation, and very little job security. What was most difficult was being suddenly let go while actively working on two projects — with no two-week notice and no real explanation. This happened a few months after I came back from my Maternity leave and while my husband was recovering from surgery. The timing and lack of communication felt extremely insensitive and showed very little consideration for my circumstances. I also couldn’t ignore the noticeable lack of diversity within the team. This contributed to a feeling of not fully belonging, and some decisions — including mine — felt inconsistent and unclear. It left me questioning whether employees’ needs and contributions were truly valued.