OwnLocal reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(56 total reviews)

Lloyd W. Armbrust

74% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

OwnLocal has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 56 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The OwnLocal 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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56 reviews
5.0
Jan 17, 2018

What I Always Wanted

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The culture and environment of OwnLocal is what I have always been searching for in my career. This truly is a place where once you are hired, you are trusted to perform your job well, and to do your best work! Because of this, there's little to no micromanaging. There's just not a need for it. Everyone who works here has a strong work-ethic, and while collaboration is not always perfect anywhere, the employees at OwnLocal really do listen to, and respect one another. I have never worked with such funny, quirky, and outright pleasant people before in my life (and this includes management)! Plus, the company benefits make being at work that much easier. There's 100% paid medical insurance, free Starbucks every day, free lunch every day, a fully-stocked kitchen with tons of snacks, drinks, beer and wine, and bus transportation reimbursement. The company parties and outings are always amazing, and the employees actually like hanging out with one another outside of work. I would definitely recommend working here!

Cons

I can't complain about getting free lunch every day, but for what it's worth, I do miss having our old caterers here everyday. They were awesome!!

5.0
Oct 10, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The atmosphere and people are wonderful. Was sad to leave.

Cons

Can be stressful since it is a startup and things move fast. Be ready for change.

5.0
Mar 29, 2016

Toxin-free Kool-Aid

Recommend
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Pros

OwnLocal is the most upbeat environment I've encountered after twenty years in the industry.The people are smart, responsible, and fun-loving. Control structures are loose and egalitarian; executives sit on the floor with engineers and salespeople. The culture encourages and celebrates success. Most organizations this size are rife with gossip and office politics, so I keep expecting the other shoe to drop, but it hasn't. If you have a lot of industry experience, you will be able to make a strong mark at OwnLocal because senior management is incredibly open and responsive to feedback. Self-honesty reigns here. If you're more on the junior side, you'll enjoy the organization because your voice will still be heard and you'll be teamed with talented engineers from whom to learn. And, of course, the perks: 24/7 parking, infinite Starbucks, great location, and an endless number of celebratory events.

Cons

OwnLocal is still working to properly formulate its engineering and product organizations. Engineering has improved significantly in just a quarter - in particular, by clustering into small initiative-driven teams and streamlining their hiring processes a bit. While not exactly a con, the transparency at OwnLocal can be occasionally shocking. Financials are made available to every employee. Salary structures are also public, which is unusual at a company this size. Senior management will admit to mistakes and flaws. Leave your optical game at the front door.

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