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      Handshake

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      Handshake reviews

      3.1

      43% would recommend to a friend

      (289 total reviews)

      Garrett Lord

      44% approve of CEO

      37% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.6

      Culture & values

      2.3

      Senior management

      Handshake has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 289 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Handshake employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      289 reviews
      5.0
      May 21, 2021

      Great place to work and grow

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I have loved my time working at HS. I started just before the pandemic began and they handled that transition with grace. The people at the company are all friendly and welcoming. DEI efforts have been a big focus in hiring. Leadership is transparent and managers work with ICs on their goals and growth path. The company has great benefits, including unlimited PTO (which they actually encourage you to take advantage of) and really support a healthy work/life balance.

      Cons

      It's a fast-growing startup, so there are some growing pains, but leadership does everything they can to address that. Wish there was a 401k matching program

      5.0
      May 18, 2021

      Love working at Handshake!

      Employer team
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great mission driven company that is reaching new heights especially during a pandemic! With a recent Series E fundraise, a $1.5b evaluation, and multiple new Handshakers being hired each week - it's an amazing time to join! The company is making a true impact in the space, they truly care about their employees, fantastic leadership, and colleagues are truly humble and wonderful people. Always rolling out great perks too which we appreciate!

      Cons

      Work life balance could be better

      5.0
      May 18, 2021

      Love working at Handshake!

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The company and employees are deeply mission-driven, empathetic and smart. Leadership is very strategic and transparent with bi-weekly All Hands and AMAs. The culture is supportive, diverse and inclusive with plenty of ERGs.

      Cons

      Only thing I can think of is no 401k matching at the moment

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