Do not trust the fake reviews here - Anonymous employee Jones Software Employee Review

1.0
10 Oct 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are none so you should stay far away!

Cons

If you want a company that uses and abuses you, then work here. This company does not care about your well-being and will put you down if you speak up. All the positive reviews are written by current employees to not deter new prospects from joining but once you onboard, you will see how laughable and frat-like the culture is. Their culture compares the startup to a family which is toxic and enables the mentality that they can push their high expectations on you while asking you to devote all your time and effort. Most people have gone and left because they were at a breaking point and yet nothing was done to help them when they asked for it. All the responses on Glassdoor are just that the startup culture is not meant for everyone because it is so fast-paced blah blah. There are plenty of startups that do not deteriorate the mental health of their employees. In regards to employee retention, there is no employee that has actually stayed since the start. The only people that have stayed are the ones with the largest stakes in the company, just take a look at their LinkedIn employees page. The product has no clear direction or trajectory and makes empty promises to clients. If you're in sales and kiss up then it's easy to advance. Many roles are sourced overseas to save $ that they are too cheap to pay employees a decent salary. Enjoy the funding while it lasts, won't be long until the company falls apart.

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Jones Software Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your perspective. Your claim of “fake reviews” is surprising. Glassdoor is the trusted leader of verified and anonymous company reviews. We welcome all reviews because Glassdoor is a key resource for startups. Current employees voluntarily submit reviews because they believe it is important to share their perspective. It is also the mission of Glassdoor to give “power to the people” (Rich Barton, CEO & Founder). You are calling these things into question, therefore, readers should question the intention and honesty behind your review. You lobbed a handful of accusatory remarks, so we wanted to respond with some facts to mitigate misinformation: As it pertains to employee retention, we have had employees with Jones since the start. We first started hiring in 2018, and since then four people on our engineering and product team celebrated their two-year and three-year anniversaries. By the end of this year, three people on our sales team and one on our operations team will have celebrated their three-year anniversaries at Jones. We’re thrilled to see team members who have been at Jones since the beginning, and we recently topped up all of their equity grants. As it pertains to building a culture that supports employee well-being, as you know, one of our core values is “Take Care Of Yourself”. This means that the best opportunity we can provide depends on supporting your physical, emotional and social well-being. We promote this by encouraging your daily rest, providing a hybrid workplace, and at the bare minimum taking all your vacation days (with unlimited max vacation). We celebrate personal achievements and stories when our teammates travel the world, build families and achieve life milestones. While we don’t call Jones a “family” workplace, we do believe that supporting each other by “Giving Help Generously”, another one of our core values, is fundamental to a fulfilling work experience for us all. We take pride in our flexible hybrid workplace, which is based on the trust we give our employees to pursue their interests and learning in an adaptable environment. We’ve built trust because our leaders have empathy and openness in addressing the unique needs of each employee. As you know, we consistently talk about these themes on our all-hands meetings, company off-sites and 1-1 meetings with team leaders. We know that building a tech company is super hard, and that’s why we are so proactive about team well-being. As it pertains to company direction, we’re thrilled by the receptivity of the market - our revenue has more than doubled year-to-date while maintaining 94% revenue retention. The numbers indicate that Jones is creating real value for our customers. To continue enabling this growth, we will nurture teammates who exhibit leadership skills, outstanding performance and ability to solve problems for our customers. Finally, our yearly employee retention rates are above 90% - the ultimate metric pointing to a healthy culture, thoughtful leadership and compelling direction. So, in fact most people have stayed. With that said, we’re not perfect, and maintaining employee retention is a constant effort of nurturing culture, ensuring our employees have great mentorship and providing a supportive work environment to achieve personal and professional growth. Thanks again for sharing your review. It’s important to have this conversation transparently so that the Glassdoor readers can be informed on all perspectives. We also invite you to chat with us offline (with your direct manager or HR) so we can further understand your perspective.

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5.0
10 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong opportunities for professional development and growth. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Effort is recognized and rewarded. Team members are always willing to help. Positive experience for personal and professional growth.

Cons

not applicable at this time

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Jones Software Response
1y
We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying your time here and feel supported in your professional development. It’s great to know that our culture and inclusive environment are making a positive impact, and we’re excited to continue offering opportunities for growth and recognition. We appreciate you being a part of our team and look forward to achieving even more together!
1.0
20 Aug 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Insurance and Unlimited PTO benefits

Cons

Working at Jones was one of the most discouraging professional experiences I’ve had. The company suffers from extremely high turnover, which isn’t surprising given the toxic and abusive leadership style. Office politics outweigh merit, creating an atmosphere where employees are pitted against one another rather than supported. Leadership sets completely unreasonable expectations with little to no resources or guidance, then shifts blame onto staff when those expectations aren’t met. Feedback isn’t constructive—it’s often dismissive, belittling, or outright hostile. There’s no real investment in professional growth, and the culture rewards favoritism over performance. The result is constant burnout, low morale, and a revolving door of talent. Many employees leave within months, and those who stay are stuck in a cycle of stress and disillusionment. If you value a healthy work environment, collaboration, or leadership that respects its people, I would strongly advise looking elsewhere.

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Jones Software Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Jones wasn’t what you were hoping for. While we respect your perspective, we do want to note that the themes you describe are not consistent with the feedback we regularly receive from our team. Many employees highlight collaboration, growth opportunities, and support from colleagues and leadership as positive aspects of working on the team. Nurturing our workplace is what drives the high level of employee retention we’re proud to see-our data shows retention rates of 92%, roughly twice as strong as those of similar stage companies. Among our department leaders and managers, that commitment to growth and stability is even more pronounced. At the core of employee success are our company values that guide the Jones team every day. Our focus on empowering each team member to take on meaningful challenges that support their professional growth has a direct, positive impact on our people and our clients alike. That said, we recognize that no workplace is perfect. We’re continuously working to improve communication, resources, and leadership development. We take all feedback seriously and view it as an opportunity to strengthen how we support our people. We appreciate you taking the time to share your input and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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