Unique mix of smart, collaborative teams - Anonymous employee Beyond Employee Review

5.0
22 Feb 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I like many aspects of Beyond, but the key differentiators for me are: - democratization of creative ideas (everyone is creative) - autonomy to own products in cross-functional teams - focus around delivering value, rather than hitting arbitrary deadlines or creating throwaway gimmicks - smart, honest and collaborative team members who support each other - constant energy to acquire new skills and embrace inevitable change I believe many of these aspects wouldn't be possible with a larger hierarchical organization.

Cons

The downside of a flatter hierarchy is that it's less clear where the opportunities to grow are within the company. Rather than traversing up a traditional ladder, it's more about expanding into new product areas and skills. Another downside with autonomous teams is that it's really on you and your team to define how you work, and some teams do need more support/structure.

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5.0
29 Jan 2025
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Pros

Collaborative and supportive work environment Opportunities for growth and professional development Leadership values all employee inputs Competitive compensation and benefirs

Cons

Fast-paced environment may not be for everyone

1.0
3 Jul 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The location is rather accessible. Walk, bike, taxi, or public transportation it'll take you here. Great coffee and plenty of beer nearby to drown away the problems of working here.

Cons

Oh man were to start. If you've read any of the other reviews for this place you'll see how dreadfully awful it is to work here and the type of day in and day out nonsense you'll have to deal with. Huge egos that get in the way of progress and good products run rampant amongst leadership globally. There's a clear delineation between who's the workers and who the ones are that are taking credit for the work. Lot's of people in power here who have no respect for their team members, will lie to them and try to manipulate them behind their backs. If you're anything but a white male you'll be talked down to and belittled on the daily here. A lot of these issues are allowed to keep going on because you have an HR department that only perpetuates these issues and blocks anything from being done about these issues. It's a real shame because I've seen this company go from group of people that loved doing great work together into something entirely different. Please save yourself the stress and just don't work here.

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