Performative positivity - Senior Software Engineer Workhuman Employee Review

3.0
Aug 28, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some people still care (despite everything). Very stable business, secure job.

Cons

Much more bureaucratic than should be acceptable for a tech company in the 21 century. The dev process is myopic and boggled down by old bad decisions and politics. Incredibly slow internal decisions in engineering. No post-mortems or even acknowledgment of failure. Lip service is paid to "not being afraid to make mistakes," but in reality talking about failure is avoided like the plague. Everything is "celebrated," no lessons are learned. The culture of positivity looks attractive at first, but quickly wears out your patience. It's toxic, fake, and exhausting.

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Pros

Genuine human connection and collaboration. Great benefits. Autonomy and ability to share ideas that may create real change, at any level. Access to great AI tools and plenty of encouragement to experiment and learn.

Cons

At the end of the day, we are a business. We sell software. Sometimes in order to do that, we have to pivot direction fast or create deadlines that feel rushed. We aren't perfect - but you'd be hard pressed to find a company filled with better people who actually care about the work, the company mission, and about each other.

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Workhuman Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate experiences will differ but the experience you have shared here is very reflective of the experience for many people here, as evidenced by the comprehensive employee interviews we have conducted as part of our EVP redesign. We truly appreciate your contributions to the business and our culture.
2.0
May 9, 2026
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Pros

Good coworker relationships Flexible schedule Some of the tech industry standard 'perks'

Cons

Burn out Constant pressure to increase profits Ineffective leadership Points recieved is considered part of your overall salary

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Workhuman Response
4w
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing the strong relationships, flexibility, and benefits that many employees value at Workhuman. We recognize that customer-facing roles can be fast-paced and that experiences can vary across teams. As our business continues to mature, we're investing in stronger planning, clearer prioritization, and more effective ways of working across the organization. We'd also note that while recognition awards are an important part of our Total Rewards philosophy and are reflected in employees' Total Rewards statements, they are separate from base salary and bonus compensation. Recognition is first and foremost about celebrating meaningful contributions and impact, while also providing employees with tangible rewards for the great work they do. We know there is always more to do, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and improving the employee experience as we continue to grow. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
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