No transparency at all - Research Scientist Natera Employee Review

2.0
Feb 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

free boxed lunch, hybrid work culture

Cons

There's a serious lack of transparency. Even when teams are working on the same product, there's no communication or visibility between them – each team operates in its own silo. Performance reviews and job titles aren't standardized across teams, leading to inconsistent practices. Each team has its own unique set of rules, and promotions seem to be a matter of luck. Some teams promote every two years, while others use a forced distribution system (bell curve) for performance reviews, potentially resulting in unfair "below meets" ratings, even for those returning from leave or new hires, simply to fulfill the curve's requirements.

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Pros

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Cons

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