Pros
Opportunities for international travel and exposure to a global market. The HR tech space itself is engaging and fast-evolving, with a strong external community and industry network. In earlier years, benefits such as unlimited holiday were meaningful perks. Over time, I had the opportunity to work alongside many talented, thoughtful, and genuinely kind professionals.
Cons
Compensation was far from ample relative to the level of responsibility and impact expected, and the culture relies heavily on individual contributors without consistently recognizing or rewarding innovation and measurable results. For example, some deals were not commission-based, and despite developing & building a project that generated significant revenue, no bonuses were provided, ever. The organization frequently shifts direction without being backed by clear data or strategic rationale, resulting in work being undone and rebuilt repeatedly. There is a clear issue with correctly identifying and committing to the right business priorities, leading to reactive decision-making and eroding trust internally. Despite being in a growth stage, the company often operates with the rigidity and bureaucracy of a corporation, which results in slow decision-making and limits agility (which is critical for growth). This creates inefficiencies, reduces momentum, and makes it difficult to execute quickly in a competitive, ever changing environment. Overall, the culture seems to be more focused on managing internal dynamics than on being a high-performing, aligned, and execution-driven team.