Great concept, poor management - Anonymous employee Yardzen Employee Review

1.0
Jun 16, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Yardzens target market is ripe for disruption. The idea feels fresh and the majority of employees are people I am happy to grab a drink after work with.

Cons

Management is in constant disarray. Not a single department has a long term vision that lasts more than a few weeks before a knee jerk reaction causes a complete change of direction. Instead of hunkering down and figuring out the direction of the company they hire another VP, another Head of whatever, another C-level. There are way too many cooks in the kitchen. And instead of laying off ineffective management they laid off people who are essential to how the company runs.

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Yardzen Response
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Here at Yardzen, we’re creating a better alternative to the current landscape design and construction process. Building something new comes with its share of ups and downs. Much like our iterative design process, we value feedback as a way to learn and improve. We wish you the best in your future.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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