Babel Street reviews

3.1

40% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Benji Hutchinson

44% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Babel Street has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Babel Street employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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32 reviews
2.0
Apr 25, 2024

Company culture decline

Recommend
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Pros

They are Innovative , growing rapidly, have great benefits,

Cons

The culture made a rapid nose dive making it a horrible work environment. Many impediments to success, growing at the cost of employee satisfaction.

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Babel Street Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your experience at Babel Street. We value your input as it helps us understand areas where we can improve. We are glad that you recognize our strengths in innovation, rapid growth, and benefits. However, we are concerned about your feedback regarding the decline in our company culture and its impact on the work environment. We take this very seriously and are committed to addressing these issues. We are actively working on initiatives to improve communication, boost employee engagement, provide leadership training, and regularly assess our company culture. Your feedback is instrumental in shaping our efforts to create a positive and supportive workplace for all our employees. We appreciate your honesty and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
5.0
Apr 11, 2024

Company with a Vision

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Pros

Babel Street has a clear vision, strong leadership, and motivated employees. Team members are helpful, intelligent, and fun - making Babel Street a great place to work. Overall, the company values employees and puts a lot of effort into keeping people informed and engaged.

Cons

It can be challenging to keep a growing, geographically diverse company connected, but that's not specific to Babel Street.

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Babel Street Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at Babel Street. We appreciate your positive remarks about our vision, leadership, and team dynamics. We take pride in fostering a supportive and engaging work environment for all our employees. Regarding your feedback on the challenges of maintaining connectivity in a growing and geographically diverse company, we acknowledge this as an ongoing area for improvement. Our goal is to ensure that every team member feels connected and valued, regardless of their location. Your suggestion regarding monthly stipends for remote workers to cover home office expenses is well noted. We understand the importance of providing adequate resources for a comfortable and productive work environment, especially for those working remotely. We will certainly take this into consideration as we review our policies and benefits moving forward. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback and for being an essential part of the Babel Street team. We are committed to continuously improving and creating a positive work experience for all our employees.
4.0
Apr 9, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Unlimited vacation, good compensation, effective HR team

Cons

Leadership is not very diverse, a bit out of touch with rank-and-file employees

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Babel Street Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Babel Street. We value your input as we work to create a positive and inclusive workplace. We're pleased that you appreciate our benefits and HR support. Regarding leadership diversity and employee connection, we're committed to fostering a more diverse leadership team and improving communication across all levels. Your feedback is important, and we're continuously working to enhance the employee experience. Thank you for being part of our team.
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