Pretty Awesome; Minor Growing Pains - Anonymous employee Yelp Employee Review

5.0
Aug 23, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing environment reflective of internet company culture - game room, fun floor, sofa rooms, vibrant decor Firm and consistent expectation of individual contribution, coupled with growing methods of recognition Great personalities - I like who I work with Open lines of communication between management and employees; continuous leadership/professional development training for management and select non-management employees Stellar benefits, including gym subsidy and paid sick time Freedom to take on additional responsibilities/opportunities as desired or requested; very Darwinian, go-get-it attitude

Cons

Food/snack selection, creativity, and deliciousness is quickly diminishing - it's the same stuff every week & it's not exactly the Ritz... Big decisions are made without context, or with little explanation - growth/direction is feeling secretive to the 'average' employee No formal evaluations or structured methods of peer recognition - it's all ad-hoc Disparity between departments (sales, engineering, ops, etc) Quick growth = less personalized experience

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Supportive management-My manager is amazing and truly cares about my personal and professional growth. Career development- I love the position I am in, but have been encouraged for others. Yelp offers great opportunities to advance, explore new roles and develop new skills if that's the direction you want. Work life balance-10/10. As a mom of 3, I feel empowered to balance my family responsibilities and career and Yelp does just that. Inclusivity and culture- Yelp’s commitment to belonging and inclusivity is real, I’ve always felt valued here. I love my team so much. Flexibility- Movement between roles and growth are genuinely supported. Working from home also helps a lot with flexibility. Employee recognition-Hard work is acknowledged and celebrated daily.

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Large company changes- Like any sizable company, occasional shifts or leadership changes mean adapting to new processes. Remote work challenges- Not unique to Yelp, but staying connected with coworkers virtually can take extra effort. Compensation-Base is very low compared to a lot of other tech companies, but again you put the work in and it all evens out.

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