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      Don't do it - this is not a "People first company" - Anonymous employee HiBob Employee Review

      1.0
      5 Dec 2023
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      This is a company that will ultimately succeed

      Cons

      Literally everything else. There is rampant favouritism and bullying within the company. You'll only have opportunity to grow if you are a favourite, especially in the CS org. As other reviews state you can be a toxic person as long as you hit targets they will keep you on board and even reward you. Diversity is of minimal importance - they spout the same stat constantly... we're almost a 50/50 split men and women...this is not the only diversity stat that matters! The HR team is an abomination, they are guilty of belittling and bullying. They are there for the company liability and not the people.

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      HiBob Response
      2y
      Thank you for your review. This is a difficult read for us as this goes against the culture and environment that HiBob strives to champion for all our people. In regards to promotions and progression there are a number of aspects that our managers will take into account when looking at progression opportunities for bobbers. Solely hitting targets isn’t the only aspect of performance that we take into consideration. Progression conversations form a major part of our bi-annual review process ‘HiGrowth’ as we want to identify and promote opportunities for progression across the business - this is something we have championed since day one and has a big part of how we have grown to an organisation of nearly 900 Bobbers. Your comments around diversity also concern us. DE&I is always a work in progress and something we are always working on, having an environment where everyone can be themselves without fear. This is something which we feel has been embedded into our culture, having launched our first inclusive BRG’s last year and forming a DE&I task force to review all areas of HiBob. Our people & culture team are there for our people and it is difficult to hear that you don’t align with this. The allegations of bullying really do concern us - please do reach out to your C level in confidence if you would like to discuss/escalate this further.

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      5.0
      7 June 2026
      Customer success
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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
      Account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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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