Best place to work - Anonymous employee Brainstorm Force Employee Review

Pros: * Good salary structure with competitive compensation. * Salaries are always credited on time. * No micromanagement. Employees are trusted to manage their work independently. * Flexible work culture with the freedom to manage personal commitments when needed and continue work afterward. * Good work-life balance and supportive flexibility in daily schedules.

Cons: * As a UX/UI designer, there are strong opportunities to contribute to visual design, but fewer opportunities to influence broader product strategy and UX decision-making. * Product-level discussions and involvement in overall user experience direction could be improved. * Some products are performing very well, while others appear to be facing adoption or growth challenges. * The role often requires working within the WordPress ecosystem, which is manageable, but certain high-effort tasks may require additional context, process support, or planning to set expectations clearly. * There is limited formal training or structured onboarding, so employees are often expected to learn independently and figure out processes and tools on their own. * More investment in mentorship, training programs, and knowledge-sharing could help employees ramp up faster and grow more effectively.

Salary is credited on time.

The overall work culture felt mentally exhausting and unhealthy. There was a strong sense of micromanagement in day-to-day work, where employees often felt constantly monitored instead of trusted. Small things like breaks, availability, and work patterns were questioned too frequently, which slowly created unnecessary stress. Communication between management, team leads, HR, and employees also felt very poor. Employee concerns were often not properly conveyed or understood, which made many people feel unheard and unsupported. Another disappointing aspect was the lack of empathy in the work environment. Personal situations, work-life balance, and employee well-being did not always seem to be taken seriously. Instead of feeling supported, employees often felt pressured to constantly prove themselves. Favoritism also seemed noticeable at times. Employees who maintained better visibility with management appeared to receive more recognition, while many hardworking employees felt overlooked. The meeting culture could also feel uncomfortable, with frequent comparisons, criticism, and pressure that negatively affected confidence and morale over time. Salary growth and career progression did not feel very encouraging compared to the workload and expectations. HR communication and response times were also disappointing in many situations. Overall, the environment felt more pressure-driven than employee-friendly. The company has potential, but it would greatly benefit from healthier leadership, better communication, more trust in employees, and a more supportive work culture.