It's certainly not been all positive. I've read other Glassdoor reviews that call out "horrible" leadership, and while I can't speak for everyone, I believe that many of those reviews are very, very exaggerated. Yes, there have been times when I strongly disagreed with leadership's decisions, and especially in my first year here, it was difficult to gauge whether they would be receptive to honest, critical feedback. However, over the years, I've seen the founders truly grow as leaders and become more responsive to employees. Given the amazing hiring choices leadership has made, and Empowerly's overall growth, it's my opinion that most of the complaints about leadership are largely unfounded and come from former team members who were simply not a good fit for this company. One major con that has prevented me from referring a couple of my friends to Empowerly - we're a fully remote company, and that can be very isolating and demotivating especially for young people in the early stages of their career (like me). I would love to see leadership tackle this problem now that covid is more or less over - and not just with one or two company retreats a year. We have an early-stage startup culture, which may not be for everyone. It's normal for there to be some chaos and changes as the company grows and evolves. What matters most to me is that there's a supportive culture, opportunities for growth, and a shared mission that I believe in. I've seen the company grow a lot, and I'm proud to have grown with it. If you're looking for a place to work that's fast-paced, mission-driven, and open to feedback, Empowerly may be a good fit for you.
