A circus, but the tent is held up by popsicle sticks - Senior Research Associate Apex Leaders Employee Review

1.0
Aug 30, 2022
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Pros

Some of the clowns on the leadership team have some HILARIOUS jokes about immigrants and minority populations which some people may find offensive.

Cons

The tech: You'll be issued a Chromebook. It will only work on your two monitors if you plug it into a certain USB-C port. The audio will be bad, and it will struggle to keep up with the 20 tabs you have open. Issues with your tech will get resolved in a day. Furthermore, the company refuses to invest in the right kind of software designed for the work you'll be doing, making the work exponentially more frustrating. Family leave: Are you pregnant? Is your partner pregnant? Are you thinking about having a kid sometime in the next year? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to rethink your application. Parental leave is only granted after a year of employment. I watched multiple employees make the difficult choice between expending all of their PTO to spend time with their newborn children or navigating the challenges of being a new parent while working full time. Care for the team, indeed. Remote work: Yes, you absolutely have the freedom to work from home. Of the folks who have been hired since COVID, many have not set foot in the office outside of their first few weeks of training. However, if you plan to be one of these people, also plan to be forgotten about and passed over for promotions. This isn't me grumbling about sour grapes - I came into the office regularly and received four raises and three promotions in the year I was there, while more tenured remote employees stagnated in terms of pay, roles, and social standing within the company.

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Apex Leaders Response
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Thank you for your review. We respect your observations during your time at Apex and we recognize that we have some work to do as it relates to DEI + Belonging efforts. We are striving to enhance our inclusivity efforts with an active DEI + Belonging Committee, made up of individuals who are taking the lead around diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives at Apex. The company has focused on making adjustments to recognize multi-faith holidays and practices, along with revising our hiring process by changing minimum requirements for education and reinforcing our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, beginning with our hiring process. Our growing IT team is making continuous improvements to tools and systems with the goal of maximizing efficiency and employee satisfaction. We are proud to offer a generous paid parental leave. Upholding work/life balance is a priority for Apex and each manager works closely with their employees to ensure it is achieved. As company culture has evolved over the past few years, remote work has become an integral part of our business. We strive to ensure employees who choose to work from home are equally valued and are given the same opportunities as those who are hybrid. We now have more chances for employees to interact, with a bi-yearly “Apex Summit” when out of state employees are flown in and the company spends a few days collaborating, team building, and enjoying getting to know each other.

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Pros

Apex is a great place to work with benefits that are hard to beat (almost 5 weeks of PTO, employer-paid health insurance, and a 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of service)! Leadership has been flexible and understanding, while offering great mentorship and support. The culture is fast-paced and rewarding, with constant opportunities to give your input, make changes, and learn new skills. Employees are encouraged to lean into their individual strengths and take ownership of projects and initiatives that they care about. The people here like to work hard. There is a high standard for excellence and a sense that everyone wants to succeed and put their best foot forward. At the same time, the company culture prioritizes having fun, getting to know your colleagues, and acknowledging what's going on in each others' personal lives.

Cons

It's a fast-paced environment and a smaller team, so you'll always be busy. This creates a lot of excitement and opportunity, but could potentially overwhelming for those who prefer a slow pace of work.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2025
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Pros

- Great work-life balance and a really supportive environment. - Employee feedback loops are excellent. Management genuinely asks for suggestions every quarter, and these are discussed in quarterly planning meetings. - The company culture here has genuinely transformed for the better, (especially compared to some of the older reviews you might see). The team has worked incredibly hard to build a positive workplace, with initiatives like our DEI and Professional Development committees, and focus groups for our Employee Net Promoter Score reviews to discuss feedback and decide on new initiatives. - When I was considering joining, I was initially concerned about some of the old Glassdoor reviews. After being here for over a year, I can confidently say those old allegations couldn't be further from the truth. - We're a full-time remote company, which offers great flexibility. - Benefits are great, including generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 6-week paid sabbatical after 5, 10, 15 (and so on) years of service. - The people here are truly the best. Everyone is helpful and genuinely wants you to succeed.

Cons

- Since it's a smaller company, you'll need to be comfortable wearing a lot of different hats. - It's a very innovative and entrepreneurial, which might not be the right fit for everyone. - Some processes are still evolving as we grow.

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