Think twice before joining - Director Workhuman Employee Review

1.0
9 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fair pay, monetary awards through their own recognition platform, and genuinely nice people who are doing their best with the tools available to them. Strong product and you feel like you are working for something good - helping other companies improve their cultures

Cons

- There have been many layoffs over the past few years, and everyone is burned out. The company is trying to replace staff with AI, but it isn’t working. People in every department have more work than they can handle right now - and no plans to hire more people. - The product lacks innovation. And leadership it's annoyed with this, so they are putting the pressure on everyone to find a lifeline with AI. It is not working, it is all BS. Every year they launch the same product feature with a different marketing name to it. To date, their AI assistant is not helping anyone, is not bringing any money and is just a cost (which they offset by laying people off). - Leadership is messy. You can read all the reviews here and you will see a pattern: they do not know what they are doing. There has been some tension with their board recently, (lawsuit, which Workhuman lost). CEO is all talk no action (he doesn't even talk to his employees, hides himself in his office all day - rarely that he is in the office BTW - not even a "good morning" he is capable of saying to people when he is there, you will never see this man having lunch at the canteen of his own company), and this trickles down to VPs, Directors, people leaders, who are left in blind on what they should do, and all entering a "guess game", where everyone is trying to read between the lines of what the CEO says in all hands company meetings. - You will get fired for disagreeing. Simple as that. No matter how good you are. They are old style - which is odd for a company that preaches healthy workplaces, right? You will win here if you are a "yes sir" man. - I could go on and on. Think twice. If you really need a job, OKAY then take it, but if there is other options, or you are between two offers, don't take this one.

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Workhuman Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We recognise that not every experience will be the same, but we want to clarify a few points for those considering Workhuman. The suggestion that the product lacks innovation does not reflect what has been delivered. 2025 was a significant year for product development, with major enhancements released across the platform beyond our AI capabilities. This was a global effort across multiple teams. The platform continues to evolve and remains widely recognised as a leader in its category. Like many forward-looking organisations, we are embracing AI to better serve customers, support our people, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the business. We have hired 38 employees so far in 2026 and continue to recruit for priority roles globally. Like many organisations across the tech sector, we have had to make difficult restructuring decisions in recent years. These are never easy, but they have been consistent with broader industry adjustments and are made with the long-term health of the business in mind, enabling continued investment in strategic and growth areas. Workhuman is an Irish-founded company that has grown into a billion-dollar revenue organisation serving customers worldwide. That growth reflects sustained customer trust, a strong mission, and the efforts of our people. We remain focused on building a sustainable business and a workplace where employees can contribute meaningfully. We encourage employees to raise specific concerns through internal channels so they can be addressed constructively and with full context.

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Flexibility Good pay and benefits On a good path for the future

Cons

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Workhuman Response
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Thanks for sharing your feedback and we're glad your working experience is a positive one.
2.0
9 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good coworker relationships Flexible schedule Some of the tech industry standard 'perks'

Cons

Burn out Constant pressure to increase profits Ineffective leadership Points recieved is considered part of your overall salary

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Workhuman Response
6d
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing the strong relationships, flexibility, and benefits that many employees value at Workhuman. We recognize that customer-facing roles can be fast-paced and that experiences can vary across teams. As our business continues to mature, we're investing in stronger planning, clearer prioritization, and more effective ways of working across the organization. We'd also note that while recognition awards are an important part of our Total Rewards philosophy and are reflected in employees' Total Rewards statements, they are separate from base salary and bonus compensation. Recognition is first and foremost about celebrating meaningful contributions and impact, while also providing employees with tangible rewards for the great work they do. We know there is always more to do, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and improving the employee experience as we continue to grow. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
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