Passionate team members and great company mission! - Anonymous employee Yardzen Employee Review

5.0
May 27, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Every team member I've worked with is passionate, smart, and most importantly, down-to-earth. It's so refreshing to work with like-minded individuals who are excited about getting more people outside and connected with nature. It's a very open environment, where people are encouraged to express ideas or changes to processes, no matter their role. Not a lot of bureaucracy and red tape -- experimentation and new ways to approach things are encouraged. Remote model helps keep people focused and not a lot of fluff meetings, which is so helpful when it comes to getting work done!

Cons

Like any high-growth startup, there is room for improvement when it comes to getting processes and tools in place that can help people work smarter. You can also expect to pivot frequently as business needs change or something gets reprioritized and they don't have quite enough headcount to keep people focused on existing projects.

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5.0
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Great place to work. It’s a startup so expect to work hard and have your role evolve as the business evolves. I work with highly talented people that I am able to learn from each day. The owners are approachable and kind. They are working hard to ensure their business succeeds.

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1.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

They are a remote-first company and have great benefits

Cons

Work-life balance is virtually nonexistent. Employees are expected to wear multiple hats, but the expectation goes far beyond normal startup culture. Taking on additional responsibilities is treated as the baseline, and those who question the workload or push back are often made to feel like they are not committed enough. The company lacks basic structure, clear ownership, and effective processes. Despite ongoing operational issues, there is little willingness to implement feedback or make meaningful improvements. Teams are often left wondering why projects are stalled when the underlying problems have been identified repeatedly. Leadership frequently changes direction with little warning, making it difficult to execute any long-term strategy. Teams can spend days or weeks working on projects only to have priorities suddenly shift and their work discarded. This creates a cycle of wasted effort, frustration, and low morale. Decision-making often feels reactive rather than strategic. Instead of following a clear plan, priorities can change based on the moment, leaving employees constantly adjusting to the latest pivot. Hiring, promotion, and workforce decisions lack transparency and consistency. The company has, at times, lost employees who were critical to the success of the business, while retaining or elevating individuals whose contributions were less clear. This has contributed to turnover, knowledge loss, and declining confidence in leadership. Overall, the company talks about growth and innovation, but the lack of structure, process, planning, and stable leadership makes it difficult for employees and teams to succeed.

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