Remote reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(611 total reviews)
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65% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Remote has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 611 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Remote 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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611 reviews
5.0
Jan 1, 2025

Best company to work

Recommend
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Pros

Management Work ethics work life balance Pay

Cons

None for now - expecting same for coming years

1.0
Dec 27, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Initial training was well-structured, emphasizing caring, transparency, and excellence. - Great team dynamics and positive morale within the engineering team. - Opportunities to grow and innovate when fully supported.

Cons

1. Lack of Stability: My Engineering Manager’s sudden passing led to a significant disruption. Instead of receiving full support during this difficult period, my probation was extended without clear justification, adding undue stress. 2. Inconsistent Feedback and Support: Despite promises of a "no surprises" culture, my termination came out of nowhere. After months of consistent performance, great team feedback, and shipping success, I was told I "did not meet expectations" with no prior indication or constructive feedback. 3. Poor Communication and Closure: After termination, there was no clear explanation or support. Requests for clarity and assistance in transitioning were ignored. 4. Culture Issues: A lack of transparency in leadership decisions, including workforce reductions and terminations, suggests a headcount control issue rather than performance-based decisions. 5. Erosion of Employee Benefits: During my tenure, the company canceled one major employee benefit entirely and significantly reduced the value of two others. This was done without adequate explanation or discussion, undermining employee trust and morale.

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Remote Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your experience with our company. We take all employee feedback seriously, especially concerning matters of transparency and internal communication. We are actively working to improve our processes around employee transitions and People changes to ensure better alignment with our core values. Your feedback has been shared with our leadership team and will help inform our ongoing efforts. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
Dec 19, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

There's nothing positive about this company at all

Cons

If the devil were a corporate entity, he'd be Remote.com. This company cynically exploits extended probation periods to hire and fire employees on a whim, shamelessly bypassing redundancy laws. They leave you with no notice period to survive on, and in the week leading up to Christmas, they carried out a ruthless round of firings, offering nothing but a week’s pay while threatening to claw back any commissions earned. At the interview stage, they lure you in with promises of a perfect work environment, but don't be fooled—these people are utterly soulless, driven only by profit and a complete disregard for human decency.

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Remote Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all feedback seriously and are sorry to hear about your negative experience. While we cannot discuss specific personnel matters publicly, we want to acknowledge your feelings and concerns. Our commitment is to treat all employees with respect and dignity, including during separations. If you have specific concerns about your separation terms, please reach out to our People team at [people@remote.com](mailto:people@remote.com), and we will address them directly. We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback as it helps us improve our processes.
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