Guidebook reviews

4.1

75% would recommend to a friend

(72 total reviews)
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Jeff Lewis

70% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Guidebook has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 72 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Guidebook 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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72 reviews
5.0
Jan 11, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Generous equity; strong traction and revenue; design and product focused; pragmatic approach to development; and a strong commitment to retaining and growing key employees. Unlimited PTO policy; catered lunches and a fun, young and energetic staff. Bright future with a ton of growth potential in current and new markets.

Cons

As of the time of this writing, still trying to nail down a balanced compensation plan for the Sales team. Due to the fact that Guidebook is still very much a start-up w/ aims to achieve profitability, compensation can be lower than market average.

4.0
Aug 24, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Smart motivated coworkers - Productive work environment - Gained experience and confidence - Fun culture and activities - Got raise after asking

Cons

- Salary below market rate - High employee turnover - Fear of being fired - Technical debt - Bit of a cultish mentality

5.0
Dec 11, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I'm writing this review mostly because when I was job hunting, Guidebook didn't have a lot of feedback on Glassdoor. So I want you to hear from a current employee - this is a great place to work! Here's why: 1. Talented, motivated, and friendly team. People are laid-back and approachable, but driven to succeed and competitive when it comes to work. 2. Amazing culture! It's still a small company so you can get to know others well. There is also a lot of room to explore roles beyond your position - if you want to work on something, you are encouraged to go for it. 3. Flexible vacation time and the ability to order what you want for the pantry. Cool, cozy offices in SF (near the Caltrain station) and Downtown Palo Alto. 4. Guidebook's client base is growing every day, and we are always working on improving the product. The industry is competitive, but also still in its early stages, so there will be a lot of growth and adoption in the next few years. 5. Senior management is accessible and careful with their decision making. One thing to note is that at Guidebook, it's not about which school or company you came from. It's about what you bring to the table. There isn't a lot of room for egos, passivity, or people who don't care about the product.

Cons

As mentioned, it's a growing company, so while communication is very flexible, sometimes it is challenging to get all the teams on the same page. There is no structured training program and no formal mentoring system. If you would prefer the kind of work environment where either of those things are available, you may want to look elsewhere.

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