Howspace Reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)

51% positive business outlook

Howspace has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Howspace 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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25 reviews
1.0
13 Sept 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Group of idealists ( which is a con too).

Cons

They attempt to implement an autonomous organization model without effective leadership skills, which leads to inefficiency and chaos as employees lack clarity about their targets and scope of work. This is environment where honesty or truthfulness can lead to punishment. A few founding members, along with their family and long-time friends, hold significant power behind the scenes. Former employees generally refer to it as a cult with a strict code of conduct.

2.0
10 Sept 2023

I wanted it to be better than it was

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

My team was built with excellent and kind individuals who were absolutely lovely and professional. There was a lot of learning and teaching as well and sharing struggles with work loads and other worries. The people are absolutely the best part of this company. Product is also great, strongly recommend it from a customer’s POV.

Cons

Lack of direction. I constantly felt like I wasn’t given all of the information I needed to complete a task. There was a vision for projects, no one just bothered to share that with me. That lead to a lot of frustration on all sides and ultimately me leaving. And while I was leaving, my mental health was brought up as a possible reason why I ”couldn’t make it” in the company. So I was encouraged to share things from all aspects of life, but once I criticized the management, it was thrown back at me.

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Howspace Response
2y
Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights with us. It's truly uplifting to know you valued the amazing individuals on your team and the positive and supportive environment. Your endorsement of our product from a customer's perspective is highly appreciated. We are sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with the lack of clear direction and communication. Your advice to management is noted, and we'll work towards fostering a more communicative environment. If you ever wish to discuss further or share additional insights, feel free to reach out. Your feedback is valuable, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Best regards, People team
1.0
17 Jul 2023
Recommend
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Pros

They don't weigh up against the cons

Cons

The overall management at Howspace is completely ineffective. No clear vision or direction for the company, change of directions takes place every other month. Not based on research. Results in constant confusion and chaos. Decisions were made haphazardly, without proper consideration for the impact on employees or the business as a whole. It is evident that the management team lacked the necessary skills and experience to lead a successful organization. It became apparent that nepotism runs rampant within Howspace. Every other employee is either a family member or a close friend of someone in a position of power. This creates an environment of favoritism, where promotions and opportunities are handed out based on personal relationships rather than merit. It is incredibly frustrating for people to see talented and deserving individuals being overlooked simply because they didn't have the right connections. The toxic culture, nepotism, broken promises, and biased treatment of remote employees make it an incredibly challenging and demoralizing place to work. If you value fairness, transparency, and a supportive work environment, look elsewhere. Howspace falls far short of meeting even the most basic expectations, and it is regrettable to waste time and energy on such a dysfunctional company.

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