Love it here, love the 'be open' value - Manager BambooHR Employee Review

5.0
Sep 27, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People are open about everything. If not, kinda their fault. Everyone can share concerns knowing people listen and attempts to resolve are done together. It's not perfect, because sometimes individual role priorities aren't the same as company wide priorities. I think that happens everywhere, especially as companies grow. But great communication usually happens and keeping people aligned happens...not perfectly, but more than anywhere else I've seen. And the biggest pro - people! Almost everyone seems to be trying to be better at communication, priorities, focus, and just working hard to create a great experience for customers and other employees.

Cons

Sometimes it's hard to have the resources for the things I think are important in my role versus the resources the company applies to the overall goals. So my own impatience is a con :) Sometimes people are afraid to be clear with feedback that might hurt feelings, so they hold back and the problem gets worse - but that's rare! Usually the 'be open' and 'assume the best' values work together for great personal growth.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

Pleasant company atmosphere Coworkers want you to succeed

Cons

Lead gen slow at times Management/employee positions take a long time to fill

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

For many years, BambooHR was a genuinely great place to work. Most of the people are outstanding, and the company built its reputation on a culture of trust, autonomy, and empowerment. I made lifelong friendships here and learned a tremendous amount during my time with the company.

Cons

The BambooHR of today feels very different from the BambooHR that attracted so many employees in the first place. Over time, the culture has become more corporate and political, with decision-making increasingly centralized and less autonomy for managers and teams. The company that once encouraged ownership and trusted employees to help shape outcomes now feels more focused on top-down alignment and process. For those who value autonomy, influence, and being heard, this shift can be frustrating. Compensation and career growth have also become less compelling for long-tenured employees. I chose to leave because I no longer felt aligned with the leadership philosophy, the cultural direction, or the career path available to me. While I’m grateful for my time here, I would encourage candidates to understand that the culture many former employees speak fondly about may not be the culture they experience today.

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