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      3.4

      46% would recommend to a friend

      (234 total reviews)
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      Aamir Baig

      54% approve of CEO

      26% positive business outlook

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      Article has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 234 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Article employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      234 reviews
      1.0
      May 29, 2024

      Caution for prospective employees.

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      You can bring your dog to work

      Cons

      During my time there, I observed some concerning trends that potential employees should be aware of. Firstly, it became apparent that the company is struggling financially. There were multiple rounds of layoffs during my tenure, which were not well-communicated or justified in terms of performance or business needs. Instead, it felt like a cost-cutting measure that disregarded employee contributions and stability. Moreover, the company's approach to workforce management raises significant concerns. There seems to be a pattern of hiring new employees, only to lay them off shortly after. This creates an unstable work environment and affects employee morale and trust in the company's leadership. While I had some positive experiences and worked with talented colleagues, the lack of job security and the company's apparent financial instability overshadowed these aspects. I hope that the company takes steps to improve transparency, financial health, and employee care in the future. To summarize: *Financial instability and frequent layoffs *Poor communication and lack of transparency from leadership *Unstable work environment due to constant hiring and firing

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      Article Response
      2y
      During the pandemic we experienced hypergrowth, however, like many companies, post-pandemic we needed to re-strategize and make the hard decision to restructure our teams. These decisions were not taken lightly, however, it’s in pursuit of moving from a high growth startup to a mature and enduring organisation. We are actively working on the clarity of our communications, especially when discussing any challenges as an organization that we might face. We also are working on how to better showcase recognition for the amazing work and progress we’re seeing from our teams. As the Head of Finance, financially we're not struggling, but we are pursuing improved performance. The transformation we are undertaking is in service of becoming operationally strong, and will move us from having financial stability to strength. We are happy with the results we have seen and the direction we are moving. -Phelan, Head of Finance
      2.0
      Mar 14, 2024

      Cannot recommend. But good luck to all who are there!

      Software engineering manager
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      Pros

      The technical team was a joy to work with!

      Cons

      The RTO policy was poorly communicated, implemented, and then there were layoffs for remote people. Management seems scattered with no clear direction (why have all the remote employees come to HQ just to fire them a month later?) 3rd layoffs in 2 years looks very bad. No career opportunities whatsoever. Compensation package (RRSPs and bonuses) came too little too late

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      Article Response
      2y
      Thank you for sharing insights from your time at Article. We're glad to hear you enjoyed working with our Tech team. Regarding your concerns, we understand that changes in policies and organizational direction can be challenging and understand the need for better communication around policies like RTO and restructuring. We're continuously evolving and refining our strategies to better align with our goals. We're transparent about our journey and acknowledging areas where we may have overinvested in tech and needed to pivot our focus. While we understand Article may not be the right fit for everyone, we remain committed to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our vision. - Carlyn, Talent Acquisition Partner
      2.0
      Oct 16, 2023

      In a stall

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      the flexibility was great. Company announced an office mandate for 2024. Terrible announcement, seemingly not based on data at all. People can be good here but not because of what the company has trained.

      Cons

      Average pay, below average benefits (no RRSP or match), above-average “expectations”. Senior leader team not aligned and not high performing. As a result are punishing everyone in Vancouver area by forcing back to office to resuscitate the company. COO still trying to push bureaucratic “operating system” but most managers still unaware of what is required of them.

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      Article Response
      2y
      Our ultimate goal as an organization is to win in the marketplace. Every benefit that we offer to Particles, including workplace flexibility, has to be balanced against our ability to achieve that goal. We understand that flexibility is important to Particles, and we have retained some level of flexibility in the new policy, but ultimately the success of our organization has to come first. OS2, or the Way Article Operates is ultimately operationalizing the Article Way (our guiding principles) through building specialized businesses within a business, to ensure accountability and authority match while delivering value to customers whether they are internal or external. Introducing any organizational change comes with challenges, and we are learning and progressing together. We recognize how we work is not for everyone, however, combining more in-person interactions and thoughtful systems in place is key to drive high performance.
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