Culture good until axe fell - Anonymous employee Happen Bank Employee Review

2.0
Jun 29, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Devotes substantial resources to training, generally supportive and friendly culture, generally good if not generous benefits and well thought through processes.

Cons

The company ran into a wall created by mismanagement and economic factors. Management was not candid during the hiring process about the potential for significant downside risk and cut loose 15% of the staff, including all relatively new hires.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

New office, new name, same great company. Good growth opportunity where you can see your impact.

Cons

Not a huge con, but better snacks or catered lunch would be a plus.

2.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent starting pay and some good teammates. The company is highly profitable and continues to grow. Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and expand your scope. Equity awards.

Cons

Over the course of several years, I have been given additional responsibilities multiple times without more compensation despite the company’s strong financial performance. While I’m happy to contribute, the pattern of increasing responsibility without recognition is a major demotivator, even to your most diligent employees. It's tiresome. It doesn't take much effort to make strong contributors feel seen and valued, and it's such a missed opportunity not to. The company frequently talks about culture and values, but there is infighting and rivalries between teams and individuals. That energy creates drama instead of collaboration and leads to repetitious mistakes. Good people — especially top performers — eventually leave because they can.

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