Sinking ship - Anonymous employee Harper Wilde Employee Review

2.0
27 Sept 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This used to be by far the best place I ever worked. Free bras, wonderful coworkers, and a leadership team with a clear vision.

Cons

Unfortunately, the leadership team has made a series of the most baffling and disheartening decisions in the last year alone that makes it clear the company is doing poorly and their priorities have shifted from the people (the customers and the employees) to scrambling to pinch whatever pennies they can. They have no sense of who they are as a brand and internally there is no consensus. They have unceremoniously fired multiple folks who had been contributing to the company since its inception and as a result many talented employees have quit. The worst part — and the pitfall of every startup — is the cloying language they use to make you feel like you're a part of a family when in reality, you're a disposable cog in a machine. All the cutesy empowered feminist rhetoric in the world can't save you from that. I'd be surprised if they're still around 6 months from now. It's a shame because the product is amazing and the vision was one worth fighting for.

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5.0
19 Apr 2022
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Pros

Truly a one of a kind company. Leadership values their employees and really embrace and listen to the expertise, knowledge, and ideas they bring. They are excellent at supporting and encouraging work life balance, making the overall the work environment is healthy and enjoyable. Teammates are inspiring and helpful. It’s a very collaborative space so you never feel left to fend for yourself. The team is open and communicative making the work we do feel more powerful. Their cause is outstanding. The team and leadership really care about impacting and creating a positive space for the customer and our world through speaking up for a cause and constantly pushing towards sustainable practices.

Cons

No cons! If there are issues you really have the support of leadership to manage and overcome challenges. Being part of a small team has its challenges but with the focus on work life balance makes wearing multiple hats achievable.

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3.0
10 Oct 2025
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Pros

Team was nice and easy to work with, not a hostile or toxic environment.

Cons

No real feedback from managers and budget cuts and lay offs all the time.

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