Micro Managing Upper Management - Software Engineer/Developer iHerb Employee Review

2.0
Jan 28, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay Nice office space if you like open offices Perks - coffee, snacks

Cons

-See some of the other reviews, the coding styles are that bad, but some are starting to improve. -CTO will write code or tell developers how they should write it, if the company had 2 developers that might be ok, but it just shows his inability to trust. -Despite the "unlimited vacation", requests are often denied, don't plan on taking a lot of holidays off. -In addition to the CTO writing code, some managers also write code. -Nepotism and Persian culture clashes at times with American values. -Loud office, you can hear any conversation across half the floor. -Upper management does not tell you what's going on or seem to have any vision for the future.

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5.0
May 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great people to work with.

Cons

Sometimes communication is lacking or gets changed.

2.0
Jun 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

iHerb pays 100% of medical benefits for you and your immediate family. They are generous with vacation accruals. Salaries are generous.

Cons

The company continues to operate with a small-business, "mom-and-pop" mentality despite its growth. Leadership is highly centralized, with most decisions driven by the CEO. Employees often perceive that those who are not viewed favorably by leadership are eventually managed out of the organization. There is a culture of fear around speaking up, as many employees worry about potential negative consequences to their employment. Favoritism among leaders is frequently observed, and advancement opportunities can be limited for individuals who are not part of the preferred inner circle.

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