Would not recommend - Ex-employee WORK180 Employee Review

1.0
Aug 24, 2020
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Pros

The team was great. They attract amazing, passionate people wanting to make a difference.

Cons

I joined WORK180 for the mission and the idea of making a positive social impact. Unfortunately, it wasn't long before I realised that mission was hollow and the CEO's were only interested in making money. They don’t practise what they preach and treat people abysmally. I watched many people join, be over-worked, under-valued and pushed until they broke and left, frustrated and jaded.

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WORK180 Response
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This statement is inaccurate. WORK180 (and the CEO’s) are not only interested in making money. WORK180 has a minimum benchmark employers need to meet before they can join the platform (which is how the business makes revenue). Over 100 employers in the last 12 months have not met the benchmark to join the platform and standards withheld, giving up revenue to ensure the integrity of the accreditation. It is a fact that the CEO’s are not the highest paid roles within the company. It is also a fact that during the budget freezes earlier in the year when the pandemic hit, the C-level executives each took a pay cut to provide one staff member who was due for a salary increase, their pay rise. In terms of being overworked, the employee engagement survey (we use Culture Amp) conducted in 2020 saw us score a 9% above the Australian average and 6% above the UK average for work-life balance (total score was a highly favourable 89%). To add to this, WORK180 now operates on a 9 day fortnight on full pay. We believe that working hard during the week, means that people should be rewarded with a 3 day weekend twice a month. This was implemented in July 2020.

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Pros

Innovative and Dynamic Environment: I am part of a team that’s pushing boundaries and exploring new ways to drive gender, equity, inclusivity and innovation. Flexible Work Arrangements: 9-day fortnights and being fully remote, means I have a great work-life balance and can work from anywhere. Daily Client Interaction: I am a people person so I love engaging with clients regularly. Supportive Team: There is an impressive onboarding process and continuous support from team members. A very inclusive work culture, I have felt integrated and valued from day one. Leadership: Working with an exceptional Chief of Staff and a CEO who is committed to improvement and open to suggestions. Transparency and Communication: Regular town halls and "ask anything" sessions demonstrate a commitment to open communication, ensuring that everyone is informed and can contribute. Focus on DEI: Being in the DEI space means my work contributes to creating fairer, more inclusive workplaces, which can be highly rewarding.

Cons

These are things that some people find challenging but where I thrive. It depends on who you are and what you are searching for. I LOVE that everyday is different in my role. I LOVE that I can be challenged on how to use resources in a growing team, it is what I have always been used to. It means that everyone has a great attitude to get it done! If you aren't used to working remotely that can be hard, but WORK180 does an amazing job of keeping us all connected.

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Sep 9, 2024
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Pros

I have been working at WORK180 for two years and it’s been one of the best companies I have worked for. I have an incredibly supportive manager and fantastic talented teams where we use the latest methodology for continuous product development. The flexible working and trust I am given to get my job done I have never experienced anywhere else. Being a completely remote company allows me to have a great work-life balance that is respected and leadership also demonstrates work-life balance which I found is rare. Engagement surveys and monthly pulse check-ins are valuable and action is taken, as well I have a growth plan that I designed with my manager. There are a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Another positive is I loved the task given during the interview process as it made me value the company more - especially as everyone goes through the some process making it a fair and unbiased process. It is rare to work for a company where everyone in the business is a high performer. I feel my ideas are asked for and valued by management regularly.

Cons

The DEI space is sometimes difficult and as a company trying to make a difference it's sometimes taxing on yourself and others, especially with trolls and hate online.

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