January reviews

2.5

24% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)

24% positive business outlook

January has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The January employee rating is 31% below average for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

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45 reviews
1.0
Feb 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Many nice, skilled, and talented employees. Had employees conducted a more comprehensive investigation prior to joining, they likely would not have joined, considering their impressive abilities and qualifications.

Cons

The work environment within this company is toxic, manifesting in various forms such as a lack of decision-making authority for managers, inconsistent treatment of employees based on their personal connections to the CEO, spread of rumors and blaming among colleagues, an unhealthy work-life balance, and inadequate management of product and engineering projects. The list of problems within the company is extensive. The CEO lacks trust in others, including members of the executive team, and exemplifies micromanagement by intervening in even the most minor details. Should an employee dare to challenge the CEO or offer a different perspective, the CEO takes it as a personal offense, putting the employee's future at the company in jeopardy. Rather than relying on internal employees, the CEO turns to external advisors who lack a genuine investment in the company's success. The reason for their continued hiring is due to a high turnover rate of employees. The CEO's communication and leadership skills are also severely lacking. The company lacks a defined mission or culture and HR leadership is insufficient, often disregarding employee needs and encouraging the posting of positive reviews on Glassdoor. HR acts merely as the CEO's secretary, agreeing with any orders or requests made by the CEO. This company is not a product-driven, genuine AI or technology firm, but rather operates under the direction of its owner, who appears to have an ample amount of financial resources, leading people to believe that significant efforts are being made. Although there may be some well-known names associated with the company, it appears that they are content as long as they have access to the owner's seemingly endless financial resources. The CEO holds the titles of CEO, founder, and owner, leaving no room for accountability. The CEO's decisions are final, and there is no one who can successfully challenge her authority.

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January Response
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Thank you for your feedback. It’s always disheartening when an employee at January has an unpleasant experience at our company. It’s our goal to create an inclusive and collaborative working environment, and we’re a small, flat company with open lines of communication to all levels of management. We’re sorry that you feel negatively about our company and your time here, and we only wish you would have felt comfortable utilizing those channels to voice your concerns while you worked here. Nevertheless, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
3.0
Dec 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I worked there for awhile and it was okay

Cons

There were times when things were not okay

4.0
Mar 31, 2023

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Super happy to work here

Cons

Lengthy process to proceed in it

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