Ancestry reviews

3.5

52% would recommend to a friend

(785 total reviews)
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Howard Hochhauser

80% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ancestry has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 785 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ancestry employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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785 reviews
5.0
Jan 6, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

-I loved the company culture here. It was generally a very fun and passionate place to work. -I felt I was doing something meaningful, and that my contributions were valued. I could see the results of my efforts, which was very rewarding. -My manager was ideal- very supportive, friendly, and above all she helped me succeed and prepare for internal advancement in the company. -On-site cafeteria whose prices are subsidized by the company. Free breakfast.

Cons

-Communication between departments was improving when I left to go back to school, but what company doesn't have minor hiccups?

5.0
Dec 30, 2015

Project Manager

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Product you can be proud of. Passionate employees. Great work/life balance. Unlimited PTO. Bonus structure.

Cons

Management is split between Utah and San Francisco offices. Sometimes challenging to be "seen" if your boss and/or team is in a different state.

4.0
Dec 4, 2015

Great place

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This company is getting it right. Pushing themselves to be better at their core business while also realizing and strengthening the position they are in to enter emerging markets. Overall the people are professional and friendly and in general there are very few egos to have to deal with. Very respectful of work/life balance and even more flexible if you are one who shows you're always on top of your work.

Cons

At times it feels there is a lack of focus as direction defining priorities can change with the wind. It can also be a challenge to get some areas or individuals to adjust their pace on the occasions when it is necessary.

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