Handshake reviews

3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(289 total reviews)

Garrett Lord

44% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Handshake has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 289 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Handshake employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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289 reviews
5.0
Nov 18, 2024

Great place to work!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

It’s been great to be part of the Europe team! The company’s mission, culture, and people who bring purpose and belonging to life make this an exceptional environment. The genuine care and dedication from the HR team and leadership are evident in the thoughtful efforts that have gone into building such a strong, supportive, and inspiring culture.

Cons

I think the team has gone through a lot of changes, but all for the better. They should continue to do what they're doing.

1.0
Nov 14, 2024

Impulsive CEO unprepared to lead

Anonymous employee
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Pros

HQ is convenient to decent coffee shops. Can't think of much else to recommend the place.

Cons

- The CEO is a bully who dominates meetings; he.enjoys embarrassing his employees rather than empowering them. - Execs reporting to the CEO are fearful of him and cower in silence rather than challenge his bad behavior and impulsive decision making. - The RSUs are deeply, deeply underwater.

4.0
Oct 16, 2024

Good

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Very good pay good work culture and relaxed work pressure

Cons

Travel distance High and not much

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