Not a place I would recommend working - CS Team CB4 Employee Review

1.0
17 Feb 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Definitely a place where the team is smart and it has a "start up" feel to it in terms of lots of optimism and signs of growth. The pay and benefits are also solid and there's a chance to work with some great clients. Solid work-life balance if you aren't on the technical side of things.

Cons

It's very political for such a small company. Lots of swift announcements that are awkward, tons of turnover, and a general "unease" a lot. The CEO is overly involved in everything which makes for a challenging work environment. Also, this team is really, really lacking in D&I. It's male-dominated which makes for a poor work environment too since there are no women in any leadership positions. I think if you are looking for good pay and get "start up" experience, it's a nice to have on the resume. Even though CB4 is 11 years old, you are still getting a startup experience although it is hardly truly a start up at this point. There isn't tons of rooms for growth considering the pace that the business is growing.

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CB4 Response
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We’re so disappointed that this was your experience working at CB4 and that you wouldn’t recommend working with us. We care about how everyone on the team feels about working here, and we want former team members to remember CB4 as a supportive place to advance their career. We completely agree that D&I in leadership is a challenge for us right now and within the startup space in general. It’s a huge focus for CB4 this year! We’re working now with our investors and advisors at Sequoia Capital and Octopus Ventures to bring on more diverse talent as we grow. One of CB4's core values is “Speak Your Mind.” While we wish that you had a better experience during your time, we really appreciate the time you took to give us your straightforward feedback. We wish you the best of luck in your next opportunity.

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