Still believe in the mission, but leadership needs to grow for the company to thrive
Pros
The mission behind Castle HR is meaningful. Startups do need better HR, and there was potential to build something helpful and lasting. • Some great people worked here. The team, at its best, cared deeply about the work and the clients. • Remote work and flexible hours made it easier to balance work and life. • The role gave me exposure to a variety of industries and fast-paced challenges, which helped me grow.
Cons
The CEO struggled to share control and trust the leadership team. • Decisions were often reactive and emotional, rather than thoughtful or strategic. • Feedback was not welcomed. Challenging ideas, even respectfully, often led to people being pushed out. • The full leadership team was eventually let go before they could leave on their own terms. • Contractors are underpaid and receive very little support or development. • There is a big gap between the company’s public values and how things feel internally. • Many people still working there seem disengaged and are just waiting for something better to come along.
