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      Great people and product, but compensation, growth, and internal politics are real issues - Anonymous employee HiBob Employee Review

      4.0
      12 Feb 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The people are genuinely great — supportive, smart, and easy to work with. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and there’s a strong sense of care between colleagues. The product is strong and interesting to work with, and the company culture presents itself as modern, people-first, and values-driven.

      Cons

      Compensation is noticeably below market, especially considering the workload and expectations in customer-facing roles. Over time, this gap becomes harder to justify, particularly as responsibilities increase without meaningful pay or title adjustments. Long-term career paths feel unclear and limited, with little transparency around progression, leveling, or what it realistically takes to move forward. There’s also a layer of internal politics that becomes more visible the longer you stay. Decision-making doesn’t always feel transparent, and advancement can sometimes feel influenced by visibility and internal positioning rather than purely by impact or performance. This can be discouraging for people who focus on doing the work well and expect clear, merit-based growth. As with many fast-scaling companies, priorities shift often, and processes aren’t always mature. This can create unnecessary pressure and rework, especially in roles that are already high-volume and emotionally demanding.

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      HiBob Response
      3mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and balanced review. We truly appreciate the 3–4 years you invested with HiBob and the care you’ve shown in reflecting on your experience. We’re very glad to hear that the people and product stood out positively for you. Building a collaborative, supportive environment around a product we’re proud of is something we work hard to cultivate, and it’s meaningful to know that this came through in your day-to-day experience. At the same time, we take your feedback seriously especially around compensation, career progression, transparency, and internal dynamics. Compensation and career path clarity are areas we continue to review and refine. Over the past year, we’ve been working on clearer leveling frameworks, more structured progression conversations, and ongoing market benchmarking to ensure we remain competitive and fair. We recognize that appreciation must go beyond culture and recognition — it needs to be reflected in tangible growth and opportunity. Regarding transparency and decision-making, your feedback is important. We strive to build a merit-based environment where impact matters most, and if that’s not consistently felt, it’s something we need to examine and improve. Rapid growth inevitably brings complexity, but that should never come at the expense of fairness or clarity. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like this helps us continue to mature as an organization and ensures we stay aligned with the values we aim to represent. We wish you continued success and appreciate the contribution you made during your time at HiBob.

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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
      6d
      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
      2mo
      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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