They actually listen and make changes - Anonymous employee Forward Financing Employee Review

5.0
Oct 12, 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

FF doesn't survey people just to check a box, they meet with people and send anonymous surveys to actively listen to what is working and what isn't, and they adjust accordingly. The company has grown up over the past few years I have been here, always evolving and getting better. The culture is stronger than ever. The bar is high for performance but the rewards are well matched. The People team goes out of their way to ensure all employees feel included and have clearly outlined expectations and responsibilities. I can't say enough great things about my time here. If you work hard, have a good attitude and want to have fun, this is the best place to work!

Cons

With the company in growth mode, there are frequent changes happening and new processes and procedures being created throughout the company. You do need to remain adaptable and flexible but overall most of the outcomes are positive!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience at Forward Financing! We want to create an environment where our people want to run to work in the morning, and we do that by prioritizing transparent communication, creating a culture of open feedback, recognizing hard work, and hiring great people! We've grown a lot over the past 10 months, with our team 65% larger than it was back in January 2021, and we strive to create an exceptional virtual onboarding experience so that our new team members can feel at home right away. If you have any other feedback, please feel free to share it in the weekly anonymous survey or reach out to the People and Culture team. All the best, People and Culture team

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Cons

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