Pros
- Remote first work option with optional co-working days (could change as they just purchased a 3-story building in Rancho Cordova) - Some amazing people that really care about others and our community - Fair pay for Sacramento - Women founded and owned & women in leadership roles** - Say they care about work/life balance and mental/personal health**
Cons
Clutch laid off contract employees in June 2023 due to a big contract ending and because they did not win any new contracts. They then laid off 12 – 14 back-office employees November 2023 (the week before Thanksgiving) citing lack of new contracts/work even though they originally anticipated hiring 100+ people in 2023. Layoffs happen, especially in this economy but it was so cold and horribly done by the leaders of the organization and HR, especially since Clutch claims to care so much about every individual and their mental/personal health. Shortly after the layoffs, news and articles came out that Clutch purchased a 3-story building in Rancho Cordova, plan to grow Clutch by a 100 employees (said that in 2023 as well and did not do that) and that the founders (Anne and Rachel) are starting two new businesses… Things are not adding up. There is a group that came from SAFE credit union and if you are in that group or close to someone from that group you are in a sweet spot at Clutch. If you’re a member of this group you have a very flexible work schedule, given more opportunities and are invited to exclusive events. If you are not in this group, you will feel like an outsider and have a very different set of rules to follow and a heavier workload. Back-office and contract employees are treated very differently as well. Many people on contracts are on multiple and overworked. On contract you can feel very excluded and like you are on your own island. The company seems great from the outside, but they spend a lot of money on making it seem that way (co-working days, paying to win awards, articles/publicity, posts on social media, etc): - winning awards (fastest growing company even though they’ve done lay-offs) - Women founded and owned but no maternity/paternity leave besides what is mandated by CA - No 401K match even though they promised one by the end of 2023… - Benefits are not great, especially if you have a family - Some great mid-level managers but a lot of senior leadership who are toxic and play favorites