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      Start-up mode for a growing global company has its pros and cons - Senior Software Engineer HiBob Employee Review

      4.0
      13 Jul 2023
      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - A lot of interesting work from a technical perspective, with a nice variety in tech stack to keep everything spicy. - Actively uses their own product, with a lot of development initiatives being driven from said usage. - "Move fast, break fast" kind of approach has definite benefits when well aimed. - Actively aware and empowering on the mental wellbeing front, with activities such as forums, workshops and benefits on that front.

      Cons

      - Tel-Aviv office centric decision power leads to a lot of decisions being done over coffee breaks, with many times too little or too late information being broadcast to other people in the department or across the company. - Not in the habit of keeping people over different teams in sync within the same general department, leading to overlapping work by different people or contradictory views of the same situation, troublesome when said views are reported or assumed as being known by everyone else. - Unlike many other companies, there is an unbalance of decision power towards the R&D, with the attitude towards people who are responsible for product requirements being very often dismissive and, on some occasions, borderline disdainful. - The push to "move fast, break fast" sometimes feels aimless, as if you are paving a road that leads down a deserted valley.

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      HiBob Response
      2y
      Thank you for your review, we genuinely appreciate your honest feedback. There are a lot of detailed points in your review which we would love to discuss further with you. We do understand growing a team globally for the first time can bring challenges, and we always aim to address these quickly and learn, so that we can grow through what we go through to constantly improve. Our Leadership and People team work closely in these areas too, to ensure HiBob’s culture is one of collaboration and openness across our global teams. We spotted you’re a Bobber currently working on our team, so we’d love to encourage you to speak to your manager and your local People Partner - we’d love to talk through these points in more detailed conversation, and see if there are areas we can learn from. This is something we want all Bobbers to feel like they can do, to have their voice heard, and we also appreciate your active participation in helping us grow!

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      5.0
      7 Jun 2026
      Customer success
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Does Glassdoor have a character limit? Honestly, this is the best company to work at. The people are absolutely incredible. Super smart and supportive, it’s a great combo. I love our office lunches, perks (gym/wellness stipend for example) and just overall good vibes. Product is massive so definitely know that there’s more to learn everyday. That’s the beauty though, it’ll never be boring.

      Cons

      No cons - more like suggestion. Bigger office so we can come in more!

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      HiBob Response
      3w
      Wow, thank you for this amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the people, culture, office lunches, perks, and overall vibe at HiBob. Creating an environment where smart, supportive people can do great work together is something we care deeply about. We also love your point about the product — there’s always more to learn, and that’s what keeps things exciting. And noted on the bigger office suggestion. We love that you want to come in more! Thanks again for being part of the Bob journey.
      2.0
      26 Mar 2026
      Account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Fully remote environment with a lot of flexibility. Most people across the organization are genuinely kind, collaborative, and supportive to work with.

      Cons

      There is a continued narrative around an upcoming IPO that does not feel grounded in current market realities, especially given broader trends where even much larger, much more established companies are holding off. Stop saying it is coming...it's likely not for a very long time if ever. The product was USED TO BE highly differentiated, but the HRIS space has become much more competitive and many alternatives now offer similar or better capabilities. In the U.S. market specifically, some of the company’s core messaging around culture and DEI does not resonate as strongly with buyers as it may have in the past. Things have shifted here and companies are not focused on this anymore. Payroll was highly anticipated but has not met expectations, and its limited adoption has made it harder to position as a strength in sales cycles. Even HiBob doesn't use it's own payroll to pay our employees. From a go-to-market perspective, there are challenges in selling upmarket. The brand and product positioning is not aligned with enterprise expectations, which creates additional friction in longer, more complex sales cycles. Leadership tends to stay optimistic about these dynamics but could benefit from more direct acknowledgment of market feedback and competitive realities. It's not working in the US at all. It never really has.

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      HiBob Response
      3mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you value the flexibility of our remote working arrangements and the collaborative culture we encourage across the organization. Regarding the US market, it's true that there has been a major shift. However, the US remains one of our largest growth opportunities and we're ensuring a better product-market fit as we aim to scale. Our messaging is evolving to better reflect this. We appreciate the honest perspective on payroll, positioning, and the competitive outlook. These are areas we evaluate on a regular basis, and we're actively working on a more defined proposition and greater brand awareness. Finally, we're unable to use our own Payroll product to ensure the confidentiality of our employees' data. This is best practice amongst payroll organizations.
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