Xola reviews

4.6

87% would recommend to a friend

(55 total reviews)

J. Scott Zimmerman

94% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

Xola has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 55 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Xola employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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55 reviews
5.0
Oct 25, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The culture this company has built is essentially what every company should be striving for. Every one I have worked with so far is very outwardly focused while still not afraid to voice their opinion. In addition, one of the most inspiring aspects of Xola is everyone's work ethic. Every single person has impressed me deeply in some sort of way. Whether it be their background and education, their knowledge and commitment to continued learning, their sense of humor, or even just how many hours they are willing to turn in. The culture is so healthy that spending extra hours at the office doesn't feel like a strain or a chore. This is the first start up I have ever worked for so it was a bit scary to make the jump to the company, but it is honestly one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Cons

Hard to think of any cons so far. The only that comes to mind is that the company is still fairly new, so there are a decent amount of procedures and standards that are undocumented or unstructured. That being said, this issue is constantly being worked on and built out by very intelligent and talented people. It's sort of hard to even consider it a con because it just comes with the territory of working for a company at this stage in development, and it is always improving literally on a daily bases.

5.0
Jan 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I'm going to be honest, I've been avoiding writing a review for some time now...but it's not what you think. This review has been rolling around in the back of my mind for ages because my Xola experience has been one of the most formative opportunities in my life (not just the professional part, all of it). How do you put something like that into words? Well, here's my attempt at it. Everything about Xola exceeds expectations. Xola is more than just a job, this team is more than just a group of co-workers, and what we build is more than just another SaaS product. This is the most dynamic and rewarding environment I've ever been a part of. Imagine the smartest, hardest-working people you know and then multiply all their skills ten-fold. Those are the kind of people you'll meet at Xola. Personally and professionally, everyone here from our CEO down never ceases to inspire me. I'm lucky to be able to call them my friends and colleagues. Each person contributes something different to the company, but what's consistent is our no-drama, no-BS attitude where the most important thing is to become the best booking software out there and transform the tourism industry one company at a time. We're not here to undercut each other, we're here to support everyone as best we can and succeed as a team. If you choose Xola, expect to work your butt off. You'll need to intelligently manage your priorities and stay very self-disciplined. You'll have A LOT of responsibilities and you're going to learn a ton faster than you ever thought possible. You'll also smile every time you walk in the office and see your co-workers. You'll look forward to happy hours and team outings. You'll have pride in your work and confidence in your company's vision. You'll feel happier, more challenged, and more fulfilled than you have at any job before. When I first chose Xola, I had no idea that I had just won the job jackpot. I got lucky, you can be smart.

Cons

The more you can manage yourself when it comes to your professional and personal priorities, the more you'll enjoy this opportunity.

5.0
Dec 7, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I am new to the tech industry (I previously worked in tourism and event management) and couldn't ask for better managers (or better described- role models) during my career change. Everyone I work with is brilliant and humble! Our office is incredible! It is in an industrial warehouse with exposed brick and iron beams. We also have a fully stocked healthy fridge and get gourmet lunch catered everyday.

Cons

No real cons here. We can put in long hours, but I barely notice the clock because I love spending time with my coworkers!

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