Amazing Company to Work For! - Anonymous employee POET Employee Review

5.0
Apr 23, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some people don't like the open concept, but I love that you can just roll over to your co-workers and ask questions. No one has an "office", but there are conference rooms for private conversations. I like that there are quarterly update meetings with the Sioux Falls headquarters so happenings in the company are transparent and everyone is informed of new rolls outs, changes, etc. I have an amazing boss who gives freedom to own my work and doesn't micromanage every aspect. We eat a lot of food at this company, but most of it is healthy or at least there are healthy options. We have plenty of dessert too! The benefits are great with lots of PTO, decent healthcare, profit sharing, and gym reimbursement. Dress is business casual with jeans, a button up shirt, and nice shoes, so no stuffy suits and ties, there is also a ton of POET gear you can purchase and wear a polo shirt daily if you want! I've been here over a year and feel that if the honeymoon period was going to wear off it would have happened by now. I'm so glad I applied last year!

Cons

Some people don't like the open concept where there are no cubicle walls or private offices. The environment can get a bit loud at times, but for the most part it's manageable. Managers attend a lot of meetings, so they aren't readily available at all times. I haven't found any aspects of the company that would be a deal breaker for staying here, just minor inconveniences.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Best environment I have ever worked in, you can tell that Poet cares about its employees, I enjoyed going to work.

Cons

You need to be able to pick up on things quickly, the job involves a lot of going with the flow and figuring things out.

1.0
Mar 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Friendly coworkers at first Initial team camaraderie

Cons

Poor management practices Lack of organization and clear expectations Micromanagement Unprofessional handling of confidential employee information Job responsibilities frequently outside the stated role

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POET Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. At POET, we are committed to maintaining a professional workplace where team members are treated with respect and where clear expectations, accountability, and confidentiality are core standards across our operations. We also want to clarify that team member compensation and personnel records are maintained within secure electronic HR systems rather than physical documents, and access to that information is strictly restricted in accordance with company policy. The situation described does not align with the processes we have in place to protect confidential information. Individual experiences can vary, and we encourage team members to raise questions or concerns through the appropriate internal channels so they can be reviewed and addressed in a timely and constructive way. Our focus remains on supporting a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where team members can contribute, grow, and succeed. — POET
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