Not mad. Just disappointed. - Senior Engineer Health Catalyst Employee Review

2.0
Nov 5, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Early in year, a 2024 annual increase of 5%, but doesn't go into effect until December. The values in which we state we strive for are noble. World Class at being mediocre. No return to office mandate, however it is the only place you can get company provided fitness access. Keeps making "Best Place to Work" lists. Added a sabbatical last year, to be determined if it's actually usable.

Cons

My 2024 tax return will see an annual increase of 0.4% raise over my 2023 tax return. Executives tired to spin this as a win for team members. Medical deductibles and out of pocket maximums increased $4,000 from 2024 to 2025. Out of pocket max is at least $1850 more than the HSA maximum contribution limit. Team members are footing the bill for millions in savings to the organization, not this "benefit". "Benefit" to help offset this are maddening. Nearest PCP, of preferred gender preference, is a 30min drive away. PCP I trust unequivocally for the best interest of my family is not covered reimbursed by "benefit". Benefits have been stripped to bare bones. The culture has become toxic. In general team members are more loyal to the company than the company is to them. No on going support for home office wear and tear, but no return to office mandate. Goodbye fitness stipend.

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Health Catalyst Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your perspective is valuable, and we take feedback like this seriously as we continue to evaluate ways to support our team members. We understand that changes to benefits and compensation can have a significant impact, and we want to ensure you have the clearest and most accurate information. I encourage you to contact your people operations business partner, who can provide further clarification on these changes and address any specific concerns you may have. We do continue to benchmark our compensation and benefits every year and strive to provide above-market base salary for core team members, including the above-market 5% base salary increase you noted, which you received in December 2024, and above-market benefits, even with the noted changes as part of this annual planning cycle. We do operate within financial constraints, no question, but this is also a differentiator and a strength that our company is financially profitable and sustainable and not dependent on outside sources of capital to fund ongoing operations. We do also strive to be loyal to team members, to prioritize promoting from within, and are grateful to have witnessed nearly 900 promotions over the past three and a half years for team members. And we’re grateful to continue to offer team members with remote flexibility, no mandated return-to-office, flexible PTO, 18 company-paid holidays, company-paid life insurance and disability insurance, meaningful 401(k) matches, fitness reimbursement, home office reimbursement, online company-sponsored counseling and physical therapy, annual education assistance of up to $10,000, and many more benefits. We are not perfect, but we strive to invest in team members and have done this consistently since our founding in 2008. Best, Dan Burton

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