The best team I’ve ever worked on! - Software Engineer Forj Employee Review

From day one at Forj, it’s clear that this is a company built with intention. What we do is exciting and life changing. Our purpose is to empower the professionals who make our world better. We are a learning community software platform purpose-built for associations. People like pediatricians, emergency physicians, critical care nurses, portfolio executives, health insurance professionals, realtors and more leverage our technology to connect and grow their careers through traditional and social learning. While our technology is great, what stands out most is the people. Teams are smart, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. Leaders are accessible and transparent, and there’s a strong sense of trust—you’re encouraged to bring ideas forward, challenge assumptions, and take ownership of your work. That creates an environment where people don’t just execute tasks; they think critically about how to make things better for customers and for each other. Forj is in a phase of growth, which makes the work exciting. There’s energy around building, learning, and evolving, and you can see your impact in real time. If you enjoy being part of a company that’s shaping its future rather than maintaining the status quo, this is a rewarding place to work.

Because the company is growing, things can move quickly and priorities may shift. That pace isn’t for everyone, but for those who enjoy momentum and change, it’s part of the appeal. People who are not successful at Forj like the idea of working for a SaaS startup, but struggle with the reality of working for a SaaS startup and what that means in terms of change, pivots and unpredictability as we grow and scale.

- A few talented and genuinely kind colleagues who keep things running despite the chaos. - Good work/life balance.

- The CEO rules by fear and favoritism. Anyone who disagrees is pushed out and replaced with personal friends who lack the experience or competence to lead. - Roles and expectations shift constantly. I was hired for marketing and forced into sales — a move that stalled my career growth and left me cleaning up others’ mistakes rather than developing in my own field. - A small fraction of employees carry the workload for everyone else. There’s no accountability for underperformance, and overachievers burn out quickly. - The CEO’s “old school” management style crosses lines, both professional and personal. - Workplace culture blurs professional boundaries: alcohol pressure at events, inappropriate comments, and a general lack of respect. - Promotions are based on loyalty, not merit. Only friends of leadership advance; everyone else stagnates or leaves.