HR is a nightmare, but company overall is good. - Anonymous employee Happen Bank Employee Review

2.0
1 May 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, close to BART. The company itself was good, but managers in general had a lot of trouble.

Cons

The senior HR management is a nightmare. Biased, untrained, like to spread gossip, and find scapegoats for their own incompetencies. Poor work/life balance. When I left I would get physically ill coming into work every day knowing I had to go there. Quitting was the best thing I ever did.

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5.0
23 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

New office, new name, same great company. Good growth opportunity where you can see your impact.

Cons

Not a huge con, but better snacks or catered lunch would be a plus.

2.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent starting pay and some good teammates. The company is highly profitable and continues to grow. Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and expand your scope. Equity awards.

Cons

Over the course of several years, I have been given additional responsibilities multiple times without more compensation despite the company’s strong financial performance. While I’m happy to contribute, the pattern of increasing responsibility without recognition is a major demotivator, even to your most diligent employees. It's tiresome. It doesn't take much effort to make strong contributors feel seen and valued, and it's such a missed opportunity not to. The company frequently talks about culture and values, but there is infighting and rivalries between teams and individuals. That energy creates drama instead of collaboration and leads to repetitious mistakes. Good people — especially top performers — eventually leave because they can.

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