Just a liiiiittle bit cultish - Software Engineer HealthStream Employee Review

2.0
Mar 15, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of good people work here. It's a large enough company you can probably move around if you don't like your current department. If you can stomach the kool-aid you'll probably like it.

Cons

Some folks in HR and senior management have an almost cultish attitude toward the company and seem to think they're doing you a great big favor by allowing your employment. The "classes" they force employees to take are maddening. The test you have to endure after the classes are insulting. They love to brag about their benefits, but I'm not impressed. PTO is limited, health plan is too expensive (for families) etc.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

Fantastic company culture with a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration. Leadership is highly supportive, making it an ideal place to learn, develop new skills, and advance your career. The work-life balance is truly excellent, and there is a clear path for internal growth.

Cons

Base salary could be improved.

1.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

My team and the connections I've made, their support and strong team effort.

Cons

Had 3 managers in first year. Lack of communication and leadership. Pay is substantially lower than competition. No Work/Life balance - all work! HR was ineffective, and slow to respond to issues and questions. Management only sees dollar signs and are quick to make judgements regarding employee's work, have unreal expectations, show no compassion, and put people in boxes... giving no feeling of belonging. The workforce development platform is outdated and there is a lack of connection with sales and product teams to discuss what client's urgently need. HSTM cannot keep up.

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