Responsive Reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(204 total reviews)
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Ganesh Shankar

95% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Responsive has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 204 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Responsive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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204 reviews
1.0
20 Jul 2023

Read this before joining Responsive.io (Formerly RFPIO)

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Pros

4.5 days of work per week. Timely salary. Hybrid

Cons

The company has two faces. The people and culture in the US looks great and they are employee friendly, centric, cool place to work etc. Whereas, the one in Coimbatore, India, thats an upside down. Here it's all dominated by the long time employees who joined the company in its initial stages. These untouchables go to any extent to safeguard themselves and their power and influence in the company (back-stabbing, cornering, micro-managing, cheap politics etc). The founders believe in them and act upon their decisions and recommendations, with their eyes closed. Inefficient HR team. By showcasing their people and culture in US, Responsive.io (Formerly RFPIO) has created and illusion and claims to be a cool place to work, to attract talents in India, where its actually a mess. In some aspects, it's not a safe place for women.

1.0
14 Sept 2024
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Pros

No Pros i found in this company

Cons

I'm really glad I left this company. In my 10 years of work experience, this was the worst environment I've ever encountered. The daily 16-hour work shifts and compulsory weekend work were exhausting, with no valid reason for them. Peer code reviews were overly strict, conducted with their own standards, with no room for different opinions. The management was extremely controlling, making it feel more like being in a school than a workplace. There were serious concerns about the well-being and security of the team, with no attention to employees' emotional and personal needs. The company had constant targeting and discrimination, with no focus on skill growth. Instead, the atmosphere was full of gossip and unfair comparisons. ADVICE TO NEW JOINERS: SELF-RESPECT IS IMPORTANT, GUYS. This type of toxic, micro-managed, and discriminatory environment can weaken your willpower and confidence. So, CHOOSE THIS COMPANY WISELY. At some point, MONEY ISN'T EVERYTHING—DIGNITY AND SELF-RESPECT MATTER MORE. If you join, be prepared, because SUFFERING IS ALL THAT'S THERE. For skilled professionals, it's important to carefully consider whether this is the right place for long-term growth and well-being.

1.0
8 Nov 2024
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Pros

I struggled to find any meaningful positives during my time here.

Cons

For those considering a role here, especially as a software developer, I feel obligated to share my experience and encourage serious reconsideration before joining. After spending over a year with this company, I can confidently say it’s one of the most challenging work environments I’ve encountered, marked by significant issues in management, team culture, and support for professional growth. The management here is disorganized and often fails to provide clear communication or direction, leaving employees to operate with minimal guidance. Leadership rarely engages with team members to foster growth or offer constructive feedback, creating a frustrating and unproductive atmosphere. Expectations and responsibilities are often unclear, with little to no support from management in navigating these challenges. The team culture is, unfortunately, just as disappointing. Unprofessional behavior and micromanagement are common, with minimal opportunities for genuine collaboration or mentorship. This lack of support stifles any motivation to innovate or excel, and many employees end up feeling isolated and undervalued. Instead of constructive engagement, there is often criticism without guidance, leading to a demotivating work environment. Why I Advise Against Joining: Poor Work-Life Balance: The environment often demands more than reasonable working hours with little regard for employees' well-being. Minimal Career Growth: The lack of constructive feedback, mentorship, and clear career progression means limited opportunities to develop professionally. Toxic Culture: Constant micromanagement and unprofessional interactions make this a stressful place to work. Unclear Expectations: Disorganized management means you may frequently be left in the dark about project goals and responsibilities, leading to ongoing frustration. In Summary: This company may seem appealing from the outside, but the reality is a toxic, unstructured environment that can quickly wear down even the most resilient employees. I strongly advise anyone considering this role to look elsewhere. There are companies that genuinely value employee development, respect work-life balance, and foster a positive team culture—unfortunately, this is not one of them.

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