Uptake reviews

3.0

43% would recommend to a friend

(262 total reviews)

Adam McElhinney

56% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Uptake has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 262 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Uptake employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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262 reviews
4.0
Mar 26, 2017

Great Company, Still Figuring Some Things Out

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unlimited PTO (seriously) Good benefits (401k match, low premiums on medical/dental/vision) Perks like free lunches, snacks, comfortable working spaces, barista on staff CEO is very involved and talks to company often via all-hands and weekly emails Uptake's industry involvement is very interesting and is more "real-world" than social media and apps - feels like you're actually accomplishing real work

Cons

Projects were not very well-organized and border-lined on chaotic Some people were definitely "deadweight" and not sure how they kept their jobs Timelines were rushed often Conflicting priorities were common and confusing to those trying to get work done

2.0
Mar 14, 2017
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Pros

Some of the best people in the city work at Uptake. They bring a huge amount of talent, energy, and personality to the table. There are a few projects in the company that are very interesting and are great learning opportunities. The underlying technologies and frameworks are very modern and exciting to work with.

Cons

The company seems to be on shaky ground with its early partners where the value delivered to them has been underwhelming. Lack of vision in the product has teams spinning their wheels churning features which iterate but never really get anywhere. The company is divided working on multiple high level projects which compete for resources. Product acts like Uptake is a development shop for the clients, letting the client dictate the direction of the product when the client does not understand big data. The office is constantly overcrowded and it is very difficult to focus on work unless you have a really good pair of headphones. They hire dozens of people a month and desks are added to any area where they might fit lining hallways and the middle of pods. Getting to and from your desk will involve climbing around desks and whiteboards. There are no rewards for dedicated workers. The company has value awards which consist of people nominating you to win a water bottle. Hard work on a project will not earn you a bonus. Most of the talented engineers at the company have or will get bored with what they are working on and will leave the company for more interesting opportunities.

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Uptake Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We take to heart the comments from our employees here and from all other feedback sources. We take concerns raised here seriously and work to address them. As a young, high-growth company, we know that things move quickly, so we are very mindful of the need to communicate the mission of the company, which is why our senior leadership seeks to stress our unique vision at every opportunity, whether through all-hands meetings, smaller group gatherings, in team email communications, or on the screens lined throughout the office space. This post denotes a need to continue to refine that messaging and identify additional opportunities for reaching our team members. Regarding office space, we are keenly aware of the constraints put on the team as the result of our rapid growth. We continue to add and modify space including the recent addition of the 3rd floor and renovations to our 2nd floor space. This allows for both collaboration and space devoted to more quiet, deep-thought work. Finally, thank you for expressing concerns about employee contributions. There are active discussions underway about how we can further recognize exemplary work as Brad has suggested at recent all-hands. Again, thank you for your feedback. We appreciate the time you took to share your concerns and are committed to creating an environment where this input is not only valued but acted upon for the betterment of our culture and our employee experience.
5.0
Feb 6, 2017
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Pros

I truly love everything about Uptake. The OnBoarding process was smooth and really professional. I've worked at Fortune 500 firms and have never seen a more thoughtful OnBoarding process. Come ready to WORK, and don't expect handholding. This is a wonderful place that will rely on your initiative. The job perks are awesome, and the events are always fun.

Cons

No cons. When compared to the places I've worked, this is 100% the best company I've worked for. Yes, it is very fast paced and not everything is black and white... if you are flexible and a team player, this should not be a concern.

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