Culture ruled by fear... - Anonymous employee HiBob Employee Review

1.0
Jul 19, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Health insurance. I’ll have to try thinking of other pros…

Cons

This company has so much money for the amount of time they’ve been around and they sure know how to burn through it due to idiocracy (paying contingency fees for recruiting firms, onboarding employees and firing them 3 months later, hiring unnecessary consultants, and much more). They need A LOT of help in every single regard of business, budgeting, and execution. The product has a nice looking UI, but that’s about it. UX is awful!!!! You’ll hear feedback from customers and employees saying that it is so slow that it barely functions! Product managers have no clue about the day-to-day of HR, and that reflects in the product’s functionality - they follow what competitors are doing but position themselves as a ‘next-gen’ system. Bob is a tool really made for SMBs; 100 employees or less. They are living in a dreamworld and think they can win business from the Workdays of the world. Be careful of working with people who do shady business. Treating everyone like soldiers/dogs and expect them to go 150% day in and day out. Israel is the only office that seems like there is a sense of culture (favoritism much?). This is, and will always be, an Israeli company stuck in their ways (also reflects in the product). No one else can have input - if you’re not in, you’re out. They always seem to know what’s right, even when wrong. They will sell you the dream, promise you the world, and leave you to rot for their own greater good. Be wary in your interviews because you’ll only hear the positives. UK has ran through 4 Managing Directors in 1.5 years, demoted a handful of people, experienced tons of voluntary departures, and that office is imploding (in addition to NYC). By the way, none of this info is communicated internally - you’ll only find out through word of mouth. Don’t get me started on culture. Culture? What’s that? You mean grinding for 9 straight hours, no off-sites, no retreats, no team outings/happy hours, no lunch, no professional development, no business travel (unless in C/VP)…straight bootcamp style. “More calls, more emails, more prospecting” is what you’ll hear. This company is a revolving door and you can see that from all the recent departures the past 6 months. There is ZERO brand awareness and the company has been operating in the US for a year already. Each office essentially operates as its own entity and barely knows one another. It’s a constant war when it comes to communication. Every day is an internal battle. It’s literally a Civil War out there and a running joke throughout entry/mid-level employees (can’t joke with management or else they’ll fire you too). Sure they were growing when I was there, but that doesn’t mean it is positive growth. No team has hit their targets since I’ve been here, London office is imploding and has had tons of turnover, comp plans were altered to negatively affect reps, and about 65-70% of its employees are actively applying/keeping open ears about other opportunities. TL;DR - Have a lot of money - don’t know how to use it effectively. Have US presence - still no one knows what this company is. Have gone through great growth in 2017 - no team has hit targets the past year. They have many chefs in the kitchen - not enough cooks. Israeli startup - well, you know the rest. ***Suggestion: reach out to any rep currently working there and ask about their experience and the company***

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Pros

Does Glassdoor have a character limit? Honestly, this is the best company to work at. The people are absolutely incredible. Super smart and supportive, it’s a great combo. I love our office lunches, perks (gym/wellness stipend for example) and just overall good vibes. Product is massive so definitely know that there’s more to learn everyday. That’s the beauty though, it’ll never be boring.

Cons

No cons - more like suggestion. Bigger office so we can come in more!

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HiBob Response
6d
Wow, thank you for this amazing review! We’re so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the people, culture, office lunches, perks, and overall vibe at HiBob. Creating an environment where smart, supportive people can do great work together is something we care deeply about. We also love your point about the product — there’s always more to learn, and that’s what keeps things exciting. And noted on the bigger office suggestion. We love that you want to come in more! Thanks again for being part of the Bob journey.
2.0
Mar 26, 2026
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Pros

Fully remote environment with a lot of flexibility. Most people across the organization are genuinely kind, collaborative, and supportive to work with.

Cons

There is a continued narrative around an upcoming IPO that does not feel grounded in current market realities, especially given broader trends where even much larger, much more established companies are holding off. Stop saying it is coming...it's likely not for a very long time if ever. The product was USED TO BE highly differentiated, but the HRIS space has become much more competitive and many alternatives now offer similar or better capabilities. In the U.S. market specifically, some of the company’s core messaging around culture and DEI does not resonate as strongly with buyers as it may have in the past. Things have shifted here and companies are not focused on this anymore. Payroll was highly anticipated but has not met expectations, and its limited adoption has made it harder to position as a strength in sales cycles. Even HiBob doesn't use it's own payroll to pay our employees. From a go-to-market perspective, there are challenges in selling upmarket. The brand and product positioning is not aligned with enterprise expectations, which creates additional friction in longer, more complex sales cycles. Leadership tends to stay optimistic about these dynamics but could benefit from more direct acknowledgment of market feedback and competitive realities. It's not working in the US at all. It never really has.

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HiBob Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you value the flexibility of our remote working arrangements and the collaborative culture we encourage across the organization. Regarding the US market, it's true that there has been a major shift. However, the US remains one of our largest growth opportunities and we're ensuring a better product-market fit as we aim to scale. Our messaging is evolving to better reflect this. We appreciate the honest perspective on payroll, positioning, and the competitive outlook. These are areas we evaluate on a regular basis, and we're actively working on a more defined proposition and greater brand awareness. Finally, we're unable to use our own Payroll product to ensure the confidentiality of our employees' data. This is best practice amongst payroll organizations.
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