Great culture with opportunities to grow - Administrative theEMPLOYEEapp Employee Review

- The executives of the company bring so much energy and enthusiasm each and every day to the office that, despite having a flexible work from home policy, you want to be around. They make themselves accessible to everyone and are very knowledgeable about every aspect of the business. - You very quickly get to know everyone in the office as everyone - without exception - is super friendly and approachable. From Day 1 I felt right at home. I've worked for a lot of tech companies that pride themselves on having a great culture and a team that feels like "family." This is the first time I would consider that as a somewhat reasonable statement. I'm of the opinion there is no comparison to the bond and commitment you have with your blood but APPrisers all genuinely care for each other's well being and I have seen people sacrifice their own well being for the betterment of a coworker that is struggling. Those are parallels to the traits of a good family. - There is a genuine effort to provide their employees with a good work/life balance. If management sees you struggling to keep up, they'll make a serious effort to remedy the situation. - I never realized how essential a good HR Manager is to a startup company until I started working here. Dhrushti is the catalyst of many of the great things I like about working for APPrise. She is approachable, caring, understanding, and brings so much energy and creativity that it's almost impossible for some of it not to rub off on you; even on your worst days. - Freedom of expression. They encourage employees to speak up and voice ideas and constructive criticisms. - Unlimited PTO. A lot of tech startups are claiming this as a benefit but it always comes with the catch of "with management approval" and many of my previous managers will dish me enough work that I'd never feel comfortable with taking a week off. So at some companies I'd actually consider this a con as I wouldn't get a payout for my unused accrued vacation time. At this company there does seem to be a genuine effort and drive to encourage a healthy amount of PTO. I can't think of anyone in the office that hasn't told a great vacation story they've had this year. I wouldn't say this is a strong pro though as, in my experience, you cannot be completely off the grid while on vacation. I have been expected to respond to emails on a somewhat flexible basis. It is a very small company so for many roles you are quite literally the only person that can perform certain tasks so I suppose that is only reasonable. With that understanding, I consider this policy a fairly solid pro, especially when compared with other small tech startups. - Great office location. It's within blocks of most subway lines and Central Park is only a few blocks over with lot of great lunch and coffee spots.