Personalis reviews

3.6

50% would recommend to a friend

(90 total reviews)

Christopher Hall

43% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Personalis has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 90 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Personalis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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90 reviews
4.0
Jan 30, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice mid-sized company with room to grow. Stock can't get much lower. Nice people with cool products/projects.

Cons

They laid off two rounds in 2023. First 30% of headcount then a remaining 20%.

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Personalis Response
2y
We're glad to hear that you see potential for growth within our company and that you appreciate our people and the exciting products and projects we work on. We understand that the layoffs in 2023 were difficult and have had a significant impact on our team. These decisions were not made lightly, and they were necessary to ensure the long-term stability and success of the company. We are focused on moving forward and are committed to rebuilding and growing stronger. Thank you for your feedback.
4.0
May 17, 2023

Good tech

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Intelligent hard working people. Promising new diagnostic product.

Cons

Some systems and ways of doing things need to be redesigned from scratch in order to scale but there is little time or effort devoted to this.

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Personalis Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback on your experience working at Personalis. We appreciate your perspective and value your dedication as a former employee for 3-4 years. We would like to address your comments and provide some insights. We are glad to hear that you found the people at Personalis to be intelligent and hardworking. Our team takes pride in their commitment and the work they do to contribute to the development of our promising new diagnostic product. Regarding your concern about certain systems and processes needing redesigning in order to scale, we understand the importance of scalability for the long-term success of our company. As a growing organization, we constantly strive to evaluate and improve our operations. However, we acknowledge that there may have been limitations in terms of time and resources allocated to this specific area. We appreciate your advice to look beyond a few quarters, and we assure you that we have a long-term vision for the company's growth. We continuously evaluate our strategies and make efforts to align our decisions with the overall goals of the organization. We value feedback from our employees, as it helps us identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions for the future. Thank you again for your contributions during your time at Personalis, and we wish you success in your future endeavors.
5.0
May 3, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great science by exceptional groups

Cons

There is not negativity about this company.

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Personalis Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience working at Personalis. We appreciate your positive comments and are delighted to hear that you found the science at our company to be great, led by exceptional groups. It's wonderful to know that you did not experience any negativity during your time with us. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our collective goals. Your affirmation indicates that we are succeeding in creating a supportive atmosphere for our teams. We value your contribution and are grateful for the time you spent with us. Thank you once again for your kind words, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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