Is BambooHR a good company to work for?

BambooHR has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 786 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at BambooHR to a friend and 61% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about BambooHR have been left by employees working as Human Resources Project Manager , Sales Development Representative and HR Project Manager .

Does BambooHR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BambooHR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BambooHR. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BambooHR?

72% of BambooHR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BambooHR 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BambooHR?

Account Executive (116) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (31) , Senior Account Executive (29) , Software Engineer (20) , Human Resources Project Manager (16) , Support Hero (16) , Senior Software Engineer (15) , Customer Support Hero (12) , Marketing (12) , HR Project Manager (11) , Payroll Project Manager (11) , Project Manager (11) , Sales Development Representative (11) , Sales (10) , Payroll Specialist (9)

What are the pros of working at BambooHR according to real employee reviews?

"Despite the crazy growth BambooHR has made it a priority to maintain its great culture." ((in 144 reviews)); "Benefits are great and they highly promote work" ((in 106 reviews)); "Here is why I love working at BambooHR: The people here really are great." ((in 93 reviews)); "The people are what makes BambooHR and the work life balance was great." ((in 44 reviews)); "BambooHR has great people and leadership." ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BambooHR according to real employee reviews?

"BambooHR is already known in the Utah valley for having unusually low pay for tech sales." ((in 71 reviews)); "You’re required to mine leads daily from a list of people dating back from 2017 that have asked to be taken off the telemarking list at least 5 times, do T even know who BambooHR is, bad emails and phone numbers etc. 6. Bad management." ((in 18 reviews)); "Salary is a little low for this type of position" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management seems so focused on efficiency that projects are rushed out and tend to cause more chaos and confusion than aid to the employees or the clients." ((in 6 reviews)); "There is NO diversity & inclusion nor push to get with the times." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about BambooHR layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BambooHR layoffs and their outlook for job security at BambooHR in 2026.

What BambooHR locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Lehi , Orem , Lindon , Provo , Salt Lake City , Draper

BambooHR reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(765 total reviews)

Brad Rencher

88% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

BambooHR has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 765 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BambooHR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

765 reviews

3.0

Nov 21, 2025

Great people, solid pay, but a chaotic environment that undercuts the mission

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The core marketing team is made up of genuinely supportive, talented people. Direct managers are invested in their teams and create a healthy day-to-day environment. Executive leadership is approachable and comes across as sincere in their intentions. Compensation is competitive, and the benefits package is generally good, though not industry leading.

Cons

The internal execution model is extremely fragmented. There are so many concurrent initiatives that it’s nearly impossible to maintain ownership of meaningful work. Priorities shift constantly, often quarterly, leaving teams stretched across dozens of projects with no clear strategic focus. There is also a disconnect between the company’s mission, “We set people free to do great work,” and the internal experience. In practice, processes and layers of approvals create the opposite effect. Marketing, in particular, feels oversized relative to the decision making structure. With so many people involved in every step, progress is slow and heavily influenced by overlapping roles. Senior leadership tends to be overly involved in day to day decisions, resulting in a level of micromanagement that feels counterproductive. Given the company’s strong reputation in the local community, the internal reality is surprising. The role experience does not fully match the expectations set during the hiring process.

BambooHR Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting both what’s working well and where we can improve. We recognize the importance of clear priorities and strong alignment in enabling team members to do their best work, and we’re actively working to strengthen how we operate in this area. If you’re open to it, we encourage you to connect with your marketing leadership team first, as they’re best positioned to address day-to-day alignment. You’re also welcome to reach out to our HR team so we can continue the conversation. Thanks, Jonathan Vaas, Head of Legal and HR

3.0

Nov 19, 2025

Great People and Benefits, but Culture and Communication Are Slipping

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people I work with are genuinely great, and the day-to-day environment is usually positive. Work–life balance is respected, and the pay and benefits are competitive. The perks are solid, and in the past, there was a real sense that employees’ perspectives mattered. Conversations with managers felt meaningful, and there was room to explore ideas or alternative approaches. I’ve had opportunities to grow, especially in the early stages.

Cons

Over the last year, expectations have increased without the support needed to meet them. New tools and processes get rolled out with the assumption that teams can immediately adopt them, but the training and resources aren’t there, which leads to frustration. Communication from management has also slipped. Feedback often feels brushed off or met with surface-level responses instead of action. At times, it feels like information is being filtered or withheld, which creates distrust. Overall, the culture has shifted a lot since I joined, and not in a positive direction.

BambooHR Response

3mo

Thank you for your candid and detailed review. Hearing that you’ve valued the people you work with, the environment, and the balance you’ve had is meaningful to us. We also recognize the frustration that can come when expectations shift quickly during times of rapid change. Your comments are not taken lightly, as we strive to live our values consistently as we evolve. Please reach out to your leadership team or our HR team if you’re willing to share more—we welcome the chance to listen and work toward improvement alongside our team members. Thanks, Jonathan Vaas, Head of HR & Legal

4.0

Nov 17, 2025

Great company

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for they treat employees well

Cons

No cons, great place and great ceo

BambooHR Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we are honored to receive a positive review from you! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Thanks, Jonathan, Head of Legal and HR

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