InStride reviews

4.3

79% would recommend to a friend

(68 total reviews)

Craig Maloney

92% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

InStride has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 68 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The InStride employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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68 reviews
5.0
Jun 25, 2021

Mission-driven company; culture-first atmosphere

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* Amazing team of truly passionate and smart people * Culture-focused CEO and leadership team * Rewarding work that results in transformational opportunities for corporate partners and their employees * Benefits that include employer-sponsored education at some of the nation's most well-respected universities * InStrider Wellness Days and Meeting-Free Friday afternoons * A diverse set of team members from all different backgrounds who have the most diverse set of experiences I've ever encountered

Cons

* Pace and amount of work is commensurate with a start-up, but with the added expectations of being an established quality-focused brand (which we are fast becoming) * Team has nearly tripled in size during remote work, so most new teammates are only known through Zoom.

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InStride Response
4y
Thank you for your review! We appreciate hearing from our staff and love that you find your work rewarding. You’re right that one of the unique benefits InStride offers is the opportunity to enroll in online courses from universities in the U.S. who specialize in serving adult learners, and InStride covers 100% tuition. All InStride employees can take advantage of this program from the day they start. It’s one way that InStride demonstrates our commitment to our mission, and we’re working hard so that more and more employers offer such a program to their employees.
5.0
Jun 14, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pros include: Incredibly passionate coworkers who love what they do and see the big picture in how we are making a difference in the world through strategic enterprise education. Incredible benefits including health insurance, 401k option, life insurance, competitive salaries, extended paid vacation, maternity leave for either parent and a wealth of resources. InStride continuously focuses on their pillars of culture and values which is such a driving force when all coworkers are on the same page! I have personally reached out to friends and family when I see an opening at InStride that may be within their skill set. I will recommend InStride consistently as I absolutely love this company!

Cons

If you are also a work-a-holic like I am it can be difficult finding work/life balance. That said, there are things in place including open and transparent communication that ensure you get the time you need if you voice your conflicts.

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InStride Response
4y
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you agree that InStride hires talented individuals who are motivated by our mission. We strive to reward their effort and dedication with best-in-class benefits and a culture that celebrates everyone’s contributions. And thank you for your feedback about being able to voice your concerns. One of our values is transparency, so we are thrilled you’ve seen that in practice.
4.0
Apr 26, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Smart, passionate people working there - Important mission to bring free or reduced cost education to employees - Strong team culture

Cons

- Work life balance can be a challenge but leadership does encourage using the unlimited PTO policy - Unrealistic expectations and micro management from leadership can hinder innovation and creativity

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InStride Response
5y
Thanks for your review! We are building a team of caring and smart people to help bring our mission to life. Our team culture is very important to us, so we’re glad you feel the same. You’re right that we do offer an unlimited PTO policy and it’s there to help ensure a work / life balance for our employees. In fact, during the recent stressful times of the pandemic, we’ve even added six paid holidays (InStrider Wellness Days) to the calendar to give employees extra three-day weekends and an opportunity to rest and reset. And thank you for your feedback about management expectations. We aim to set clear management by objectives (MBOs) each year to ensure transparency and alignment on expectations at the get-go but also leave room for re-evaluation Please don’t hesitate to also reach out with any more details you’d like to share: Feedback@InStride.com.
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