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
3.0
Mar 24, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good mission Excellent tech Smart people

Cons

Gotten too big, and employees becoming a number rather than a valuable individual

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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 value your insights and understand your concerns about the challenges that can arise as a company grows. Maintaining our core values and ensuring that every employee feels valued and appreciated is a top priority for us. We are actively working to foster a culture where individuals are seen as valuable contributors, not just numbers in a large organization. Your feedback helps us stay focused on what matters most—our people. We appreciate your contributions during your time with us and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
Feb 14, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

remote opportunities, average pay, hire smart/good people at the mid-lower levels

Cons

Terminate employees with zero notice, pay less than other companies, pile on projects to engineers with poor planning, upper management provide little to no guidance, don't prioritize accessibility, do little to nothing to promote cultural inclusivity and diversity, rare opportunities to be promoted internally, health benefits package make it difficult to find medical providers that take the plan

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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 value your insights and appreciate your candidness in highlighting areas where we can improve our workplace environment and employee support. We appreciate your recognition of the remote work opportunities and the caliber of talent we hire. However, we are concerned about the issues you've raised, including concerns about termination processes, compensation competitiveness, project management, guidance from upper management, and inclusivity initiatives. We acknowledge that there is room for improvement in several areas, including mentorship programs, coaching opportunities, and providing constructive feedback to employees. We are actively working to enhance these aspects of our company culture to ensure that every employee feels supported, valued, and has opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. Regarding compensation and benefits, we regularly review and benchmark our offerings to remain competitive in the market and attract and retain top talent. We also understand the importance of fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity and are committed to implementing initiatives that promote these values throughout the organization. Your feedback is instrumental in helping us identify areas for improvement, and we appreciate your contributions during your time with us. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
5.0
Dec 23, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Top talent Friendly, supportive colleagues Important mission Interesting challenges Growth opportunities Great benefits Work-life balance

Cons

Not a whole lot of negative

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Babel Street Response
2y
Delayed response, my apologies. That said, thank you for your positive feedback about your experience at Babel Street. We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate our teamwork, flexibility, and the overall work environment. Your recognition of our top talent, friendly and supportive colleagues, meaningful mission, interesting challenges, growth opportunities, great benefits, and work-life balance is truly appreciated. We strive to create an environment where employees can thrive and contribute their best work. While we're pleased to hear that you don't have many negative aspects to report, we always welcome constructive feedback on areas where we can improve further. Your insights are invaluable in helping us maintain a positive workplace culture and continuously enhance our employee experience.
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