Workhuman reviews

Oh - where to start? Used to be an amazing company on a great mission, but has fallen apart over the last 2 and a half years or so. CONSTANT lay offs - did a mass layoff in March 2023 and have been constantly laying off people silently since. Most recent mass layoff in May 2025 and also now July 2025, with more expected to come over the next 12 months or so. Zero job security and majority of staff in Dub office are looking over their shoulder or looking for a way out. Morale in the company amongst staff is at rock bottom, but leadership think everything is fine and try and paper over the cracks with ‘Summer Fridays’. Summer party cancelled, bonuses cut, no essential travel. Leadership will blame some big client losses and the economic environment, but they don’t realise that the people on the ground are the ones who will get the ship back on track again. CEO and most of the execs around him are clueless and are constantly changing direction, strategy etc and will just blame others for their mistakes. If you’re thinking of joining here, I’d reconsider.

- Leadership decisions often feel reactive rather than strategic - Two rounds of layoffs in three years raise questions about long-term planning - Lack of transparency and empathy in how layoffs were handled - Disconnect between the internal employee experience and what the company promotes externally - Difficult to trust in job security, even after major contributions I believed in Workhuman’s mission. I poured myself into the work—because I genuinely cared about creating meaningful experiences for others. But the way the 2025 layoffs were handled told a different story about how employees are valued internally. This was the second round of layoffs in three years, which says a lot about the company's business strategy. But what felt especially disheartening was spending millions on a flagship event meant to celebrate employees and customers—only to lay off many of the very people who made it possible days later. Colleagues were let go before they had even unpacked their suitcases. Many had worked long hours preparing for and supporting the event onsite. It felt like a betrayal of the core values the company stands for. For a business that positions itself as a leader in employee experience, the lack of transparency, empathy, and foresight in this decision was deeply disappointing. Culture is built in moments like this—and unfortunately, the message was clear: we are all replaceable. If you’re considering working here, know that the mission is inspiring, the product is strong, and many of the people are incredible. But be cautious—what’s preached outwardly doesn’t always align with how employees are treated when the business hits turbulence.