Slack reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(102 total reviews)
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Stewart Butterfield

88% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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5.0
Oct 13, 2020
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Pros

- Mission driven company - Amazing perks for employees; leadership really cares about employees - Wonderfully gratifying sales conversations with customers; we're often a silver-bullet which can solve for their remote-work needs - Generous pay and equity offering

Cons

- Work is practically unlimited. You can overwork yourself very quickly if you allow it - Processes are still being built; employees coming from more mature SAAS orgs (Eg. SalesForce) will have to be more entrepreneurial

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5y
Thank you for your review! So glad you're enjoying the perks and feeling fulfilled in your work. Thanks again; be well! -Slack
5.0
Oct 13, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Slack offers a unique culture that focuses on the work, collaboration, empathy and trust of its people. With incredible benefits, competitive salaries, an outstanding product and a strong reputation this is a company you'll want to stand by.

Cons

I haven't found any cons to this job yet

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5y
We’re thrilled to hear your positive feedback and are happy to hear that you are enjoying our unique culture, values, and benefits! -Slack
5.0
Oct 13, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Slack accommodates personal, family, physical and mental health needs during the COVID pandemic through emergency time off, mental health programs and work schedule flexibility. Through this time where offices are closed and everyone is remote, team leads also make extra effort to keep their organizations connected socially, whether it is through Halloween luncheons or weekly banter message threads to find out how everyone is doing. Performance is measured based on Objective-Key Results which are thoroughly fleshed out quarterly or semi-annually through manager feedback and support, providing employees clarity and concise feedback needed to do their jobs well and advance their careers. Career development options are also top notch, with a generous allowance for employees to embark on professional development courses and opportunities to bungie into other departments temporarily to allow us to discover their passions.

Cons

Too much transparency when it comes to executive ask-me-anythings. Such a culture may distract employees from their primary roles and overall company goals/objectives. This provides room for dissent and surface-level policy criticisms that do not fall in line with the overall company's direction. On the other hand there is a relative lack of transparency in the remote work application process compared to how industry peers have made available information on the revised pay scales per remote location. Such information is furnished only when an intent is indicated through a remote work application, and for the specific city an employee intends to move. Paybands are set based on overall state (except the Bay Area), so for example the payband for Bakersfield CA or Redding CA is the same as for Los Angeles. However overall Slack is bias-to-yes for most remote work applications, and provides said information on a timely basis. More funds could be disbursed to support compulsory and voluntary work from home arrangements and setups given the COVID pandemic is set to last a long time. The current amount of $1000 could be revised upwards to account for more permanent ergonomic arrangements and office-quality equipment. Nonetheless $1000 is a significant amount that indicates the company's support for its remote working employees to have a good home office setup.

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Slack Response
5y
Thanks for your detailed review! Our employees health and well-being during these challenging times is our top priority. We’re glad to hear you feel supported. Great to hear that you’ve found transparency around career development and quarterly goals! We appreciate your patience as we navigate uncharted territory with the transition to remote work. We encourage you to share your feedback with our leadership team.
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