Not just the ability to grow, but the tools to grow within the company - Executive Assistant Helix Employee Review

5.0
Nov 20, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I want to start off by saying that Helix is hands down the best company I have ever worked for. I graduated from college and held many different jobs as an Executive Assistant, however, none made me feel like a true " partner" to my executives and overall team. Here at Helix, I feel exactly that. I have grown so much in my team, however, I was also given the tools to succeed in other departments at Helix, making me feel very well-rounded and also feel like I contribute so much to this company. I truly feel like I am making an impact here, especially with our current COVID-19 efforts. I was hired on when Shelter In Place was issued here in the Bay Area and the onboarding process was amazing! Overall, Helix is amazing place to grow and I cannot wait to continue growing. Despite the heavy workload that comes with our field, I truly feel like my manager(s) value our work-life balance and often encourage us to take time off as needed during this difficult time.

Cons

Not a con: We move very fast here at Helix which means shifting gears fast, however, it's one of my favorite things about my role.

Explore other reviews about Helix

5.0
Feb 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Dynamic fast modern company with lots of opportunities to learn modern tools.

Cons

Modern fast companies often require occasional uncompensated overtime and rapid changing priorities

1.0
Nov 2, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The industry the company is in has potential.

Cons

After a decade, many basic processes are still not standardized. Simple tasks that should be easy elsewhere take unnecessary effort here. Mid-level managers form cliques, handling conflicts by forcing the more reasonable side to back down. Double standards are everywhere. People who don’t do the work tend to oppress those who do. Managers have a shallow understanding of both the work and people, resorting to bullying those who are kind while avoiding confrontations with the strong or rude. There's a constant manpower shortage, and higher-level issues are often dumped on lower-level employees, but salaries and promotions don’t reflect this. Meetings are mostly for show—employees are only allowed to ask trivial questions or praise each other. If you bring up real issues, they’ll either ask you to fix them yourself or tell you to stay quiet. Layoffs have been frequent over the past year, mostly targeting decent employees who won’t cause trouble or those who dare to speak up. The company is rigidly hierarchical, both in title and race. Middle managers give speeches as if they’re important figures, which is laughable. The quality of employees has dropped, and management is full of holes. Issues in old negative Glassdoor reviews remain unresolved to this day. The tolerance for toxic employees and the chaotic management have left good employees discouraged—they either find excuses to leave or simply cut down their productivity. As one one-star review said, this company needs a complete overhaul, not just minor tweaks.

2
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All