Catalysis Reviews

3.0

46% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

Doug Hunt

41% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Catalysis has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Catalysis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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20 reviews
5.0
1 July 2024

Great place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Has loads of benefits and flexibility

Cons

Peak seasons have extra time which can be time consuming

5.0
15 Nov 2016

A great place to work!

Recommend
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Pros

Startup-like work environment - There’s not a whole lot of hierarchy at Catalysis, and you’ll be working with people from every level. You have ample opportunity to be creative and bring new ideas to the table. Sometimes this means that the development process can be a little raw, but it also means you have the opportunity to help define and refine it. Challenging and interesting work - Catalysis is a client-services business, so projects are usually quick turn and unique. I rarely worked on a project where I wasn’t able to refine my process or learn something new. Motivated and invested employees - People at Catalysis care about their work and they care about each other; it feels like a family. Flexible scheduling - As long as you get your work done and attend important meetings, schedules can be flexible. Good morale events (PUPPIES!!!), Dog-friendly office. The work can be challenging sometimes, but all in all Catalysis is a great place to work.

Cons

(Just a note, these are not really “Cons”, but more “Things that aren’t exactly ‘Pros’ that are still useful to know”) Some projects can be a little chaotic - Catalysis is a client-services shop, so a lot of the projects are subject to the whims of the client. PM and management are usually very good about shielding the development teams from these changes, but every now and then there's a project that can be extra challenging. Short deadlines for projects also means that sometimes you don’t have the opportunity to add all the polish you might want to in your code; often times you need to just get things done as opposed to writing the most elegant code. On the flip side, it means that you get very good at determining the balance between speed and quality.

5.0
3 Mar 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Their track record for delivery is impeccable and the the majority of their clients value not only the quality of their work, but also the personal touch that comes from working with a local shop with decades of experience. I was important to me to find a company with integrity as a core value - Catalysis practices what they preach. Coming from companies of all shapes and sizes, the culture of Catalysis was refreshing. Transparency is a virtue. They’re very protective of their culture and their people – “fit” is a big part of the interview process. The vibe is quirky, but fun. The office is located in a historical church on Capitol Hill. Work space is open. There’s typically at least one dog lounging around. This is the kind of place where rock stars have a stage and the opportunity for advancement is available to anyone who works for it.

Cons

If you need to wear a suit and tie to work everyday, and expect your colleagues to do the same, this isn't the place for you.

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