Great company to work for. - Anonymous employee Health Catalyst Employee Review

5.0
Oct 5, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1) I've built so many lasting relationships. This is probably the biggest reason why I choose to continue to work for Catalyst. 2) Executives and supervisors always put you and your success before client success. 3) I'm always learning new things, there hasn't been a single day since I started here where I felt bored or like I've maxed out my potential. With that said, the culture allows you to de-stress and take a break when you feel overworked.

Cons

Not much to say negatively. One thing is that the break room is so stocked with junk food and soda that it is very difficult to achieve my healthy goals. It contradicts the Health challenges we have.

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Health Catalyst Response
9y
Thanks for your review! It is truly anonymous in the sense that Glassdoor does not share any of that information with the company. I understand your thinking, but rest assured the Glassdoor model only works if the integrity of the feedback is carefully guarded. We also highly value the anonymity, as it provides a safe environment and venue for candid feedback. Thanks again!

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Supportive team environment with opportunities to work cross-functionally on meaningful healthcare initiatives. Strong focus on client impact, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Cons

Processes and roles can feel ambiguous at times, requiring employees to be comfortable navigating change and figuring things out as they go.

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Health Catalyst Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I appreciate the thoughtful recognition of our collaborative culture and the meaningful work the team does together. How we work together matters just as much as what we do. Our operating principles and cultural attributes remain foundational. To address your concerns about processes and roles, as the organization evolves, we’re prioritizing clarity in these areas to better support teams. There’s real momentum building right now, and the work ahead is meaningful. I’m grateful for you and the role you play here, and I’m excited about what we’re building together.
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Pros

Great Talent & Culture: The people here are highly capable, collaborative, and committed to helping each other succeed. The partnership between onshore and offshore teams works well and is a real strength. There’s a culture of grit and stability that has helped the company navigate multiple major transitions over the years. Mission-Critical Engineering: The work involves complex data infrastructure that requires deep technical expertise. It can be demanding, but seeing these systems run successfully and support real-world operations is consistently rewarding.

Cons

Wage Compression and Retention Risk: Compensation for tenured and high-performing staff has not kept pace with the market for specialized data engineering and support leadership. In practice, tenure can feel undervalued or even penalized. This creates risk around losing institutional knowledge and operational continuity. Stagnant Career Progression: Contrary to stated expectations, strong performance ratings do not consistently translate into meaningful, market-aligned compensation growth. The process of how compensation is benchmarked lacks clarity in practice, obscuring how compensation decisions are made and what is required to advance.

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