Objectively, culture is one of the better ones but... - Anonymous employee Swapcard Employee Review

2.0
Sep 13, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Generally great culture with nice, helpful and some competent co-workers, 33 days PTO, co-working space budget, WFH stipend, emphasis on learning & development, lots of autonomy to run independently and work from home/anywhere, flexibility in terms of time management (they trust you even if you take some time off here and there off the records but still get the work done).....

Cons

Middle management is hit and miss.... they have some really good middle managers, and some really incompetent ones (who are trusted very much by the CEO/C-suite level for personal relationship reasons). They have done several layoffs already, even though each time they say they wouldn't be doing more (layoff experience was also poor). They try to chart their direction and vision for the next Q/H but it keeps changing with the rest of the market, which is disruptive for employees on the ground and also then leads to their justification for layoffs... Their layoffs are extremely short-sighted as they retrench competent employees who go above and beyond, then hire for the same roles again soon after in some location where labour is cheaper...?

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Swapcard Response
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Dear sender, we thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to learn about your experience. Our culture is based on values of humanity, resilience, curiosity, and open-mindedness. Our colleagues know the importance of maintaining a positive and honest environment, where all pieces of feedback are appreciated. As you mentioned in your review, we indeed have recently faced business challenges. Swapcard being a self-funded company, it allows us the freedom for innovation, flexibility, and independence. However, we recognize that significant market shifts led us to face challenges, and that has, unfortunately, brought us to reevaluate our organization so we could navigate these tough business times. We are dedicated to fostering an exceptional work environment for our employees through a meticulous approach both for recruitment and internal promotion. Our commitment involves prioritizing candidates' competencies —both internal and external — via unbiased and rational selection processes, ensuring a great working experience with our management and leadership team. We genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. Constructive criticism like this one is incredibly valuable for us — it's how we learn more about our team and grow as a whole. Your insights are instrumental in helping us continually improve. Best regards, The Swapcard Team

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