Good engineering culture undermined by broader dysfunction - Software Engineer Bullhorn Employee Review

3.0
9 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Supportive and capable engineering team - Unlimited holiday policy that is respected within my team - Some pockets of genuine collaboration and technical autonomy

Cons

- Support teams have been systematically gutted, leading to low morale and customer satisfaction - Support team management are blocking tight integration and collaboration between support staff and engineering - Holiday policy not uniformly honoured across departments - Employee feedback is dismissed; dissent is met with suggestions to leave - Company values like "being human" and "service" feel increasingly performative - Management focus has shifted from people and product to profit and competition

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Bullhorn Response
11mo
Hi - Appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. You're sharing this, I assume with the intent to provide us feedback for change, which is awesome. There's several things in here that I would love to understand more about - specifically about support and engineering and any blockages happening, PTO policy not consistent, etc. These are areas where as a leadership team we can help, but more solid examples would be helpful in identifying the challenges. Finally, I cannot say this enough, we very much do care about our employees and their experience here. There are people who are not happy here right now, and yes, I do believe that there are many many great places to work out there, so if Bullhorn isn't the right fit, that's okay. That is NOT to say we avoid real feedback or are ignoring it, or using it as a tool to drive attrition. We are actively listening, holding focus groups, and trying to learn everyday about what's working and what could be an opportunity for improvement to continue to make this a great place to work. Let's be part of the future together - I invite you to grab 30 confidential minutes with me and let's collaborate! - Kelley Morse, CPO

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5.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Brand is well-known, Bullhorn has established their position in the market, navigated numerous highs and lows through the years, and remains at the top -Constantly evolves with the industry, feels like the business strategy is ahead of the curve and not behind the curve -Dynamic and innovative, I learn new things constantly and I am rarely bored here -Consistently promotes from within and encourages career growth via ad-hoc opportunities and stretch projects, invests in talent via leadership programs -Culture of excellence, attracts high-achievers, high standards are balanced with the flexibility of a remote-first environment and trust, leaders treat you like adults and empower you to manage your own time and work -The core values are aligned with my personal values, and employees actually live them (leadership included) -The people are the best: Agile, collaborative, smart, innovative, and they CARE about each other, about the work, and about the industry; global workforce offers incredible opportunities to learn about and work with other people toward a common goal

Cons

-Bullhorn changes and evolves with the industry, which sometimes causes shifts in projects, priorities, and teams. If you don't like change and/or can't connect your day-to-day work to the bigger picture strategy of a company and pivot accordingly, this isn't the place for you. The expectations and pace aren't for everybody (but 10/10 would recommend to the right person).

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Bullhorn Response
1w
This is a really terrific review, and is one of the accurate portrayals of our company. For all the PROS, the cons are real - we move quickly, and a certain type of talent thrives here. I hope you continue to love it and feel energized by where we are going - if not, you know where to find me!! - Kelley Morse, CPO
5.0
4 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Approachable leadership that leads by example Excellent managers Top notch culture and people Flexible and remote work options Great work/life balance Unlimited PTO Solid health benefits + 401K Mentorship program Always evolving - keeps you on your toes Constant learning opportunities

Cons

Always evolving can also be a con - while I personally thrive in this setting, the constant change can (and has been) not ideal for some, especially in the last few years.

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Bullhorn Response
1w
This is an incredibly thoughtful review. What sticks with me is the part on seasons and living through each of them. Getting through winter makes the summer feel just that much better, and while you're toughing it out, the relationships only deepen in times of challenge. It's a really good analogy. Thanks for giving me a few to mull on this morning. Hope you continue to love it here, thrive here through all the seasons ahead! - Kelley Morse, CPO
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