FairWarning reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)
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Ed Holmes

78% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

FairWarning has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FairWarning employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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84 reviews
5.0
Apr 19, 2018

Happy and Thriving

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Pros

I have worked at FairWarning for a little less than a year and a half. First, I was not prompted, asked, or forced to write a review. Nor have I EVER heard of anyone being forced to write a review. I absolutely love working for FairWarning. Hard work is rewarded and compensated. I have worked hard and maintained a positive attitude and in less than a year received a promotion. I have also received multiple raises. I feel that I am fairly compensated for my work. Additionally, I always feel valued, cared for and respected. I feel as if my work matters and is important to many people, which is fulfilling in itself. Management is always looking for ways to grow our team members through training and certifications. They also develop success plans for team members to lay a path for growth and higher achievement. The growth that I have experienced at FairWarning in a short period of time has been exceptional. I love coming to work each day and I truly enjoy being around the company of my coworkers. Negative reviews are honestly disheartening, as I know every member of my management team strives to ensure happiness and productivity among all team members.

Cons

If you do not want to work hard or have a negative attitude this is not the company for you. You need to take initiative and work hard if you want to be successful.

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FairWarning Response
8y
We’re so glad to hear you’re happy and feel valued. We truly believe in the work we do here and are glad to know our team members feel the same. We love to recognize team members who have gone above and beyond and appreciate your hard work. Keep it up!
5.0
Apr 17, 2018

Great Company with Room to Grow!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I worked at FairWarning for 3 years and I have to say this company is an incredible place to be. Being fresh out of college when I started, I was given many promotions and moved up very quickly. The culture is very family oriented and they truly do care about their team members. It is very fast paced, so many can't keep up or don't want to put in the effort to work hard, be a contributor, and prove themselves. I loved my team and got along well with everyone in the company. The staff here are by far some of the smartest people I know. PTO and vacation are separated which is nice because when you're sick, you don't have to dip into your vacation time. Flex hours are also available which is awesome!

Cons

Only reason I left was for advancement opportunity. Some teams are larger and are given opportunity to become leaders, but my team was one of the smallest in the company; Therefore, I didn't see a clear path to leadership/management. Many reviews mention that there is "no HR" and while this may seem true, they are a small company and do a great job managing the staff they have and don't need a huge "HR Team". There are spurts of change/stress that don't seem to make sense, so maybe having more transparency from the top-down would help curve these negative reviews.

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FairWarning Response
8y
Sounds like you were successful in your role here at FairWarning. We do try to create paths to success in different departments, on other teams, unfortunately the timing doesn’t always match the needs of the role. Thank you for the feedback; we embrace transparency and encouraging open communication. We appreciate the contributions you made while you were with us, we wish you continued success in your future roles!
5.0
Mar 12, 2018

FairWarning - My Experience

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Pros

First let me say that I really enjoy coming to work here everyday. I am going to list all the pros of why this is such a great work environment, I am also going to be honest about the cons, which they are some. Most importantly, the people they have hired are fantastic. FairWarning's extensive vetting process really pays off most of the time. When I come to work, I am happy to say that I partner alongside some truly great and loving people (yes there are some bad apples like anywhere else). I understand that this is a business, and we are getting business done, but at the end of the day, its about who you spend your time with, and I am very blessed to be surrounded by such great, intelligent, and hardworking peers. They constantly push me to be better, and I feel like they actually care about those around them. Second is the environment by management. Every company has a work hard play hard mentality, its not original. What I appreciate about FairWarning is how much they trust you, in the sense of the work day. They don't force you to work hard, they more expect it. On top of that when you're surrounded by other people who work hard, it becomes a company culture. They are very lenient with PTO, vacation, lunch, and work in general. There is no constant harassment. They trust you to be professional, and I really appreciate that. Again this is my experience may be different for other departments. The CEO, Chief Cultural Officer, and HR take the time to give back. This can be awesome leadership events, sending you to see Tony Robins, bringing in industry experts, and planning really fun outside work events. The CEO and CCO are genuine people, they care about you, and are even more fun outside of work. This is a private company, so if you aren't used to that kind of environment it may take some adjustment. To summarize, great people, great culture, and great executive leadership.

Cons

I can't speak too much to other departments, I'm in sales, but I have heard mostly good things from employees in other parts of the business. There has been a lot of change in sales, new management, new strategies, changes in structure. Don't get me wrong, the cloud security business has been doing great, huge growth last year. Especially since the Enterprise Vice President came on board to assist with the sales. He is definitely in the pros section. One of the most brilliant and genuine people you will ever meet. In terms of cons, the healthcare side is a slower more complex sales cycle, but the commissions are massive. The Sales manager is very organized, and has been at FairWarning in various roles. He can come off as intimidating, so if you can't handle public criticism this probably wont be the Sales environment for you. While I do respect him, I really wish he made more of an effort to connect with his team. Sometimes I feel as if he sees us as more of a sales tool, then valued members who he wants to see succeed and grow. Do you think employees who like their manager are going to work harder than those who only fear him? You have some really great people here, if you take care of them, they will take care of your customers better than ever, and make you look like a rockstar manager. Additionally lots of promotions were promised and hinted for sales but I have only seen two since being here.

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FairWarning Response
8y
Thanks so much for the feedback, FairWarrior. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying collaborating with your team and others. While our vetting process is lengthy, we really do try to find the best cultural and overall fit for the team and we’re glad to hear it’s working. A big strategic initiative of the People Team this year is to focus on streamlining and consistency with development plans and team member growth. We’re glad to hear this is something you’re looking for and are excited to continue our progress with this imitative throughout the year. We really appreciate and encourage you to continue staying open and honest with feedback for FairWarning.
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