A Very Positive and Motivated Team - Growth Marketer Swell Rewards Employee Review

5.0
17 Jan 2018
Recommend
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Pros

1. Limited Hierarchy: Swell feels like it has a flat structure which means everyone's input is meaningful and everyone has an impact on our growth and progress. 2. Well-established sense of ownership and responsibility amongst all team members. 3. Transparency is a big priority for management with regard to individual job performance, career progression, and the state of the company overall 4. Feedback is widely encouraged. Management is constantly looking for ways to improve their performance and the company overall. 5. Friendly culture. The team here is extremely welcoming and the office, while busy, maintains a light and amicable vibe. No one around the office takes themselves too seriously. 6. Monthly team outings and weekly team lunches. 6. Dog-friendly office is a huge plus.

Cons

The cons of working at Swell right now are very typical of any young startup. There are a lot of things still being figured out in terms of the right way to organize ourselves and the right way to approach certain departmental goals. By no means do things feel disorganized. I look at it this way: we're working on building the foundation for what will be a successful enterprise company.

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5.0
23 Jan 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The team does a really great job of supporting one another. We've created a culture where asking questions and looking for feedback from one another is important and encouraged! When you're working very autonomously, having this transparent feedback and support is key. Our founders make every single employee a part of the bigger conversation - we make company decisions as a team and it makes you feel like an integral part of Swell. My favorite part has to be Josh & Jim's dedication to seeing each and every one of us succeed. They truly want to see you grow within the company and provide you with the tools necessary to get there. + dog friendly, cold brew coffee, team events, & awesome snacks :)

Cons

Just the usual start up growing pains! We're growing faster than we can get more Swellsters in :) But it definitely keeps you on your toes and makes sure that every day is filled with new and exciting challenges.

5.0
9 Jan 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Every person on the team is fun/easy to work with. There is a strong sense of community but it doesn't feel like a cult. 2. Management is great, open to feedback, and focused on individual development. 3. We get to have a lot of input into decisions in our departments and company-wide. There is an opportunity for everybody on the team to lead efforts/initiatives. 4. The company is doing really well right now and growing a lot. 5. The team is really open to discussing ideas and being comfortable even when there is disagreement. 6. The founders incorporate a meaningful amount of company equity into compensation which contributes to a feeling of collective ownership. 7. Other perks: Dogs in the office most weeks. Team retreats, dinners, and events. Work from home days. Beer on Friday afternoons. Snacks in the office. Easy Commute (on the Red line).

Cons

1. We are growing so there are some normal "growing pains". We are still establishing processes but each team member gets to have input. 2. There is an expectation to work hard but it is not unreasonable. 3. The office could use an upgrade to make it feel more like a startup office (ping pong tables, etc.) but we have some team members working on it.

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