Not Heading in a Good Direction – Not Supporting Employees - Nope Graphika Employee Review

2.0
17 May 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Ability to try new approaches to complex problems. Work focuses on socially-important issues. Coworkers are wonderful, kind, and inclusive people.

Cons

Employees are overworked and under-compensated. Tech salaries have not kept pace with the market. Leadership does not listen to employee concerns and suggestions and give condescending responses when help is requested. When projects begin, teams are told staffing will be increased; however, these promises are not kept and the additional work is added to individuals' already full plates. Promotions and raises are commonly promised but not delivered. Company has no clear vision on what products are. Time is spent working on deliverables that are changed last minute and never delivered. No opportunities for advancement after years in tenure. Grandiose plans that are impossible to achieve because they are neither well-scoped nor coordinated with the teams who will develop those technologies. Deadlines for those deliverables are also unrealistically set without consulting the teams who will make them. Very disappointing, as the company could be so much more than it presently is – and what it is right now is not heading in a good direction...

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5.0
10 Apr 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

The team here is incredibly hard-working and sharp. It is motivating to be around such smart colleagues. The product is also undergoing an exciting evolution, and the roadmap for what’s ahead looks very promising.

Cons

Like many companies of this size, there is a need for more structured processes to ensure all teams are fully aligned. It’s a common scaling challenge, but definitely fixable with the right focus.

5.0
3 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Graphika is a smaller company, which honestly makes a huge difference. You’re not just another name on a massive org chart - people know you, your ideas are heard, and you can genuinely influence things. There’s a lot of opportunity to take ownership and lead initiatives if you raise your hand. Leadership is also very accessible and transparent. It doesn’t feel like senior management is working behind the scenes with no visibility - you can see what they’re focused on, and they’re open to feedback and new ideas. It’s a culture where speaking up is encouraged, and that’s not something every company actually lives by. There are real paths to grow into leadership roles if that’s something you’re working toward.

Cons

We’re fully remote, which has its perks, but it does mean we don’t get a ton of in-person time together. Sometimes I wish there were more opportunities to connect face-to-face or have team offsites, just to build those relationships beyond Zoom.

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