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      No Work-life Balance & Stressful and Unsupportive Environment - Senior Software Engineer Harness Employee Review

      2.0
      Dec 12, 2024
      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The company provides free snacks and offers free food weekly and monthly, which is a nice perk. The HR team & the workspace team puts in genuine effort to organize fun activities in the office to foster a positive culture, though attendance tends to be low. Their dedication is evident, even if the initiatives don’t always resonate with everyone.

      Cons

      The leadership approach fosters an environment of fear, stress, and insecurity, making it difficult to feel safe and productive at work. Tasks are often assigned with little clarity or transparent communication, leading to confusion and inefficiency within the team. The culture lacks support and collaboration, leaving team members feeling isolated rather than empowered. Additionally, there is little to no emphasis on helping employees achieve their career goals or providing opportunities for professional growth.

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      Harness Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you value the efforts of our HR and workspace teams and your acknowledgment of these initiatives is greatly appreciated. We’re also deeply concerned about the challenges you’ve raised regarding leadership, communication, and support. It’s never our intention to create an environment that fosters fear or insecurity. If you’re comfortable, we’d love to hear more specifics to help us better understand your experience and improve. You can reach out to your HR Business Partner. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

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      Pros

      Executive Transparency Fast Pace of Innovation Benefit & Wellness Programs Leadership Space Employee Engagement

      Cons

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      Harness Response
      1mo
      We’re glad you had a positive experience with our teams and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
      1.0
      Jun 10, 2026
      Marketing
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      Pros

      It’s a paycheck. Good brand recognition.

      Cons

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