BetterUp reviews

3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(484 total reviews)
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Alexi Robichaux

53% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

BetterUp has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BetterUp 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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484 reviews
5.0
Mar 15, 2023

Growth isn't easy, but it's fun

Anonymous employee
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Pros

As a workplace, BetterUp has a strong culture that puts agency into employee's hands. It's on us to determine where we want to grow, how we want to push the company forward, etc. Keeping commitments from a place of integrity and putting humans first is the most common leadership style I've seen across different parts of the business.

Cons

It's certainly not a space for just anyone, especially if you'd prefer being told what to do or where to go next. Most senior leaders are trying to figure out how to do something that's never been done before and grow themselves, so there's less space for deep coaching and mentorship from the top. However, you can find that from other leaders across the business and most leaders are also good at connecting their team with mentors outside of BetterUp to help their growth.

1.0
Mar 9, 2023
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Pros

Some great co-workers (the ones with integrity); competitive salary

Cons

Wow. If you read any of the interviews under 3 stars here, that should give you an accurate picture. Many of us were silo’d (in fear) and was refreshed to see that there was more commonalities in this horrific and toxic work environment than I realized, simply by reading these reviews. Someday, this will be an organizational case study on how an organization slowly evolved and festered into a mirror of the narcissistic CEO that oversees it. There is a Stephen Covey description of the ‘character’ vs ‘personality’ ethic. Look that up. This organization is squarely on the wrong side of that. I mean, Jeezus - having new employees post Glassdoor reviews with the first few weeks? Really?! I think I read another review here - if you stripped those away, this org would be well under 3 stars. And unfortunately 90% of the people I work with here who actually ‘thrive’ are themselves at some level of psychopathology or trauma-bonded. What’s even sicker is many here are actually psychologists that see it all but do nothing. There are a few other standouts here that seem like poster children. It’s nauseous. The best (meaning high integrity, highly effective and just plain solid human beings) employees left or were managed out (and yes, HR, people were very aware of your tactics) in early 2022 it seemed. It would be one thing if this was truly an organization just going through ‘transitions’ - it is not. It is sick AF. (((HR - don’t even bother responding to this. Your canned answers and deflection are so transparently sick, don’t even bother, please. Y’all need to cure the coward bug running through your department))) Stay away, unless you have a really great mental health coach to help bail the water out of this sinking, sick, festering ship. Don’t. Just don’t.

2.0
Mar 9, 2023

Talented people afraid of speaking up.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some high caliber Talent joined attracted by an inspiring mission and the perspective of hyper growth and IPO. As a benefit you get unlimited access to the platform which is a great perk. Focus on mindsets during the hiring process makes most hires be really open to learn and grow. Amazing learning culture where you’ll get exposed to the latest research in Positive Psychology if that is your thing.

Cons

Very selected in-group of old timers at the Leadership level makes it hard for new comers to have opportunities and be heard (no matter how much experience you have). Positive Psychology at times weaponized against employees. No room for upward criticism makes people afraid of speaking up and be labeled as victims. Very low tolerance for experimentation or mistakes. One bad impression with the in-group will create Bias and hunt you down.

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