Things need to change - Software Engineer Headspace Employee Review

1.0
Oct 16, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Typical startup perks like free lunch, unlimited vacation,snacks - Rich and Andy, but they need to loose their C-Level advisers - The mission - The brand history, but not the brand direction

Cons

- Too much turnover at EVERY level and no plan to replace those leaving or fix the reasons why people are leaving means more work is left for those left behind which means more people quit. Which leads to more people quitting. VPs are quitting or getting fired, Managers, ICs, everyone. - Poor hiring has cost Headspace the majority of it's good workers. Those left behind aren’t the best or most productive or passionate ones. - The office is empty. People are out sick or working from home. Its clear they are really interviewing. Which is bad for morale for those that want to stay. - Growth has stopped and Headspace is no longer the market leader. There isn't a plan to address this. - No trust in the leadership or direction. People are fired and no reasons are given. This is not a secure place to work and this is driving some people to look for other jobs. - The mission is grand and worthy but Headspace isn’t the right company achieve it right now. The leadership can’t even keep their own team happy. - Constant reshuffle of teams, seating, priorities is a distraction from the rudderlessness of this ship

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Headspace Response
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We take Glassdoor feedback seriously and would love the opportunity to hear more about your experience. As you're still here at Headspace, you can help us make a difference for yourself and for those who are passionate and are working hard to realize Rich and Andy's vision. I really want to encourage and welcome you to come speak with me discretionally. I assure you it will be treated with absolute confidence. Louisa VP People

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