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      Work from office policy changes are hurting ownership culture in the India engineering team - Anonymous employee JOSYS Employee Review

      1.0
      21 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      The company has talented engineers, and many people genuinely care about the product and business. In the past, the remote-first culture helped teams take ownership, collaborate well, and deliver important work even under challenging circumstances.

      Cons

      Recent office attendance policies for the Bangalore team have created frustration among engineers. The concern is not only about coming to office, but about how rigidly the policy is applied even when employees are working, delivering, and taking ownership from home. In some cases, people feel they are expected to apply leave despite having worked during the day, simply because they were not physically present in office. This creates a sense that output and ownership matter less than physical attendance. The company originally grew with strong virtual collaboration, so the sudden shift toward stricter office expectations feels disconnected from how many teams have successfully delivered so far. For Indian employees, commute time, family responsibilities, traffic, and local constraints are real factors. A policy copied from larger global companies may not work well for a growing startup unless it is adapted thoughtfully. Another concern is that employees are being asked to come to office more frequently, but basic support such as commute assistance, meals, or other conveniences has not been sufficiently considered. This makes the policy feel one-sided.

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      JOSYS Response
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      Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing the dedication of our engineers and teams. As we continue to grow globally, we are constantly evolving how we collaborate, communicate, and build together across regions. We understand that changes to workplace policies — especially around office attendance — can impact employees differently, and we appreciate hearing these perspectives. Our intention behind encouraging in-person collaboration is to strengthen teamwork, mentorship, innovation, and cross-functional execution as the company scales. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility, trust, ownership, and the local realities faced by employees, including commute and personal responsibilities. We continue to review feedback from teams and leaders to ensure our policies are practical, balanced, and aligned with both employee experience and business needs. We remain committed to building an environment where talented people can do meaningful work, grow their careers, and collaborate effectively together. We appreciate the contributions of everyone who has helped build Josys and will continue working toward improving the employee experience as we evolve.

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      5.0
      23 Jan 2025
      Sales
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      Pros

      Exciting place to build something in the US, but with a stable foundation from it's early Japanese business success

      Cons

      Time zone challenges with most executives being in Japan

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      5.0
      2 Jun 2026
      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I've had a very positive experience working at Josys as a SSE. One of the things I appreciate most is how much ownership and responsibility engineers are given, regardless of title. Senior engineers are trusted to contribute to key architectural and product decisions, and the work you do has a visible impact on the business. The learning opportunities have been excellent. Working on a fast-growing product means you're constantly exposed to new challenges, technologies, and problem-solving scenarios, which has helped me grow both technically and professionally. The leadership team is approachable and genuinely invested in employee growth. They actively create opportunities for engineers to take on larger responsibilities, lead initiatives, and develop skills that help them scale in their careers. The hybrid work model has also been a huge plus. We only come into the office on Tuesdays and Fridays, which provides a great balance between collaboration and focused work. Compared to my previous company, where employees were expected to be in the office every day, this setup has significantly improved my work-life balance and productivity.

      Cons

      Pros Strong learning and growth opportunities High ownership and impact for engineers Supportive and approachable leadership team Flexible hybrid work model (2 days in office) Opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges

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