i learned my lesson - Anonymous employee HiBob Employee Review

1.0
24 Apr 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

the product is good and is very well perceived in the market

Cons

management really need leadership training URGENTLY. they bark orders as if a whole team works for them, rather than inspire and treat each other with respect. they want to pride themselves on being inclusive and pro-diversity when in fact they expect everyone to work and behave in the exact same way to the point that manager actually tell employees to be more like so and so!!! never in my professional life have i encountered a more disrespectful management team.

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HiBob Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. If you are a current employee, we would strongly encourage you to speak to a member of our people team as this is not the environment that we want to have. We are investing in our people more than ever, which include continuous manager training and team events. We appreciate that we have grown a lot and this has caused some growing pains as we have grown to over 750 people in just over 5 years. Our Bob Balance days are quarterly events designed so that the whole business downs tools for a long weekend, in addition to annual leave and time off. We also have regular surveys where we create action plans and our Bob Balance Days were a result of listening to the voice of our people.

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5.0
7 June 2026
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Pros

Does Glassdoor have a character limit? Honestly, this is the best company to work at. The people are absolutely incredible. Super smart and supportive, it’s a great combo. I love our office lunches, perks (gym/wellness stipend for example) and just overall good vibes. Product is massive so definitely know that there’s more to learn everyday. That’s the beauty though, it’ll never be boring.

Cons

No cons - more like suggestion. Bigger office so we can come in more!

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HiBob Response
3w
Wow, thank you for this amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the people, culture, office lunches, perks, and overall vibe at HiBob. Creating an environment where smart, supportive people can do great work together is something we care deeply about. We also love your point about the product — there’s always more to learn, and that’s what keeps things exciting. And noted on the bigger office suggestion. We love that you want to come in more! Thanks again for being part of the Bob journey.
2.0
26 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fully remote environment with a lot of flexibility. Most people across the organization are genuinely kind, collaborative, and supportive to work with.

Cons

There is a continued narrative around an upcoming IPO that does not feel grounded in current market realities, especially given broader trends where even much larger, much more established companies are holding off. Stop saying it is coming...it's likely not for a very long time if ever. The product was USED TO BE highly differentiated, but the HRIS space has become much more competitive and many alternatives now offer similar or better capabilities. In the U.S. market specifically, some of the company’s core messaging around culture and DEI does not resonate as strongly with buyers as it may have in the past. Things have shifted here and companies are not focused on this anymore. Payroll was highly anticipated but has not met expectations, and its limited adoption has made it harder to position as a strength in sales cycles. Even HiBob doesn't use it's own payroll to pay our employees. From a go-to-market perspective, there are challenges in selling upmarket. The brand and product positioning is not aligned with enterprise expectations, which creates additional friction in longer, more complex sales cycles. Leadership tends to stay optimistic about these dynamics but could benefit from more direct acknowledgment of market feedback and competitive realities. It's not working in the US at all. It never really has.

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HiBob Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you value the flexibility of our remote working arrangements and the collaborative culture we encourage across the organization. Regarding the US market, it's true that there has been a major shift. However, the US remains one of our largest growth opportunities and we're ensuring a better product-market fit as we aim to scale. Our messaging is evolving to better reflect this. We appreciate the honest perspective on payroll, positioning, and the competitive outlook. These are areas we evaluate on a regular basis, and we're actively working on a more defined proposition and greater brand awareness. Finally, we're unable to use our own Payroll product to ensure the confidentiality of our employees' data. This is best practice amongst payroll organizations.
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