Great concept, poor execution and processes. - Revenue Specialist Human Interest Employee Review

2.0
Mar 26, 2021
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Pros

Benefits, pay, prizes. Some really sweet co workers.

Cons

No one knows how to do much of anything because they lack the background of the industry. Decisions are determined by people who have no clue how anything works. Micromanagement and numbers are the only thing they consider.

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Human Interest Response
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I want to thank you for taking the time to share your perspective relating to your time at Human Interest. We are working hard to build an organization that we can all be proud of, and part of that is to bring on board a diverse set of team members including those who absolutely (or intentionally) do not come from the industry as well as those who are steeped with decades of industry experience. This diversity of thought ensures that we inclusively challenge the norms of the industry in order to provide retirement benefits to the 60+ Million American workers across all lines of work who don’t have access to them. It is an exciting time to disrupt an established industry and strive to make a difference in the world. As you know, since you were a part of the journey, we have been realizing this goal with tremendous growth over the past year. Our rapid growth is measured both by new customers as well as the addition of hundreds of passionate team members – each of whom are motivated, accountable and inspired to deliver meaningful results and outcomes. The dramatic surge in our business over the last year is a testament to the importance of the problem we are solving and the success that we are having in helping our customers and their employees save for a dignified retirement. Thank you for being a part of the journey and good luck in your future endeavors. Rakesh – VP of Revenue

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- Opportunity to make a real-world difference through purpose-driven work. Human Interest is helping expand access to retirement benefits for millions of hardworking Americans. It's rewarding to be part of a mission that creates meaningful outcomes for so many people (even our team! - we use our own product). - Strong culture and genuinely good people. Leadership is approachable, and there is a real willingness to listen to feedback. - Compensation and benefits are competitive and generally aligned with effort and results. Hard work is appreciated. - Decisions are made quickly. While not every decision is perfect, the company is willing to adapt and pivot when data or outcomes suggest a different path. - Teammates are collaborative and supportive. Many employees genuinely care about helping each other succeed.

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- The pace of change can be challenging. Priorities, processes, and organizational structures may shift frequently. - Rapid decision-making sometimes creates uncertainty or change fatigue for the frontline team. - Communication around large-scale changes can occasionally lag behind execution. - High expectations and workload can make work-life balance difficult during peak periods (high-growth company).

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