The dream is real! - Anonymous employee BambooHR Employee Review

5.0
Oct 12, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This company believes in the motto "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." Culture is king here and people are uber competent and great to work with. It makes for a delightful combination that I've only ever experienced one other brief time in my 20-year career in IT and technology. I keep wanting to pinch myself to see if this is a dream. If you're an A-player that likes to work hard, be open, and make a difference, this could be your next dream job.

Cons

The only one I can see is rapid growing pains, but that's not really a con per se. We're stretching from our small company roots and expanding rapidly, which means we're needing to make sure we have that enterprise mindset and that we can really scale effectively. Some of the processes are still immature but that's to be expected. Everyone is onboard to figure it out and dial it in.

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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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