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      3.6

      66% would recommend to a friend

      (463 total reviews)
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      50% approve of CEO

      46% positive business outlook

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      GitHub has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 463 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GitHub 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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      463 reviews
      5.0
      Jul 10, 2018

      Great Company

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      This company really tried to treat their employees as best as possible. There was the old saying of optimize for happiness which I feel like they really strived to achieve. I wish them all of the best in their acquisition by Microsoft.

      Cons

      Can't think of any complaints that are present at the company that are not the usual development areas of any company.

      5.0
      Jun 25, 2018

      Can Working Be this Amazing?

      Sales associate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Working at a company like GitHub certainly is not for everyone. They do place a significant amount of trust on each employee to do what is right for the company, the customer and the values that we have to uphold. In saying this, if you are a self-motivated individual, you should find that GitHub is a place where you can truly thrive! 1. Remote Work. Don't come in with preconceived notions. This is the real deal. You have the autonomy to pretty much create your own workflow. So don't feel guilty about that 30 minute nap after lunch on a Wednesday! 2. Benefits. The benefits rock. Especially the T&E. Nope I'm not gonna be the one to spill the beans but you will be well satisfied upon receiving your benefits package! 3. Positive environment. I read the earlier posts. I am somewhat newer so maybe I am still wearing rose colored glasses. But honestly, there seems to be an extremely positive culture.

      Cons

      1. Sense of Entitlement. I do feel that some workers internally have a sense of entitlement type of feeling. As such, being as GitHub has generally been a company that empowers its workers, anytime something is changed to safeguard the company as a whole, or if something is implemented that doesn't go with someone's exact suggestion, people can get a bit touchy feely about it. (Hence some of the earlier reviews I imagine). The grass is NOT always greener on the other side. 2. Onboarding. I loved onboarding. But it is quite confusing. This is always going to be a challenge with a company that focuses on being distributed like we are. But it is a notable challenge especially to some.

      3.0
      Jun 8, 2018

      Poor Management.

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Great benefits, culture and perks. (the best in the industry) One of the best places I got to work for when it comes to their awesome remote policy. Overall, the employees thrive on support, and encouragement to perform your best work everyday.

      Cons

      There is no little to none leadership when it comes to expectations and goals set company wide. The recruiting team is an absolute mess. No expectations, POLITICS, FAVORITISM, and of course no set goals when it comes to employee growth. No set processes followed or implemented, consistent fire drills and no change.

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