Pros
In amongst the chaos and nepotism, there are some genuinely kind and talented people working hard to deliver high-quality work and achieve exceptional results. I was also impressed with the Learning & Development opportunities available to employees, and in a different company that didn't have all the toxicities that GeoComply does, this would be a stand-out benefit. Finally, it's clear that GeoComply is in a hyper-growth stage and has no plans of slowing down. If all you care about is a company's performance (and aren't so fussed about culture or your well-being) then this may be a good fit for you.
Cons
During my time at GeoComply, I witnessed many red flags that I wouldn’t expect from any company, especially one of GeoComply’s size. I wish I'd seen a review like this before I joined, and I hope this makes future candidates make a more informed decision. To start, GeoComply is an incredibly toxic environment, built on nepotism, white privilege and wealth. The leadership team believes that throwing money at employees is what makes a great culture and they prioritize financial incentives over employee well-being. For example, the CEO has openly stated that she views mental health support as an external resource provided to employees, rather than a responsibility within the workplace. Employees are seen as numbers, not people. The company claims to prioritize in-person collaboration, but in reality, it appears to stem from a lack of trust in remote work and disregard for employee well-being. This was evident in an internal memo which expressed that employees experiencing minor cold or flu-like symptoms (and therefore wanting to work from home to avoid spreading it to their colleagues) would need to use one of their 5 sick days or come into the office, wear a mask and isolate in a corner - even if they are capable of working remotely. In today's post-Covid world, this lack of flexibility and consideration for individual circumstances demonstrates a lack of empathy from leadership and a narrow-minded perspective. Additionally, if you are someone who challenges the status quo, likes to voice new ideas/improvements, or offers a unique perspective, then you will not succeed at GeoComply. Psychological safety is non-existent, and the best way to succeed at GeoComply is by staying quiet, nodding your head and doing what you’re told. Employees are also facing huge amounts of burnout because of high workloads and extremely short turnaround times and unrealistic deadlines. Everything is deemed urgent, and often decisions are made on a whim without any regard for employee bandwidth. The company will claim that if you're unhappy you can speak to your manager or HR at any time, however, this couldn't be farther from the truth. Most managers are untrustworthy, and anything you say to HR in confidence will go back to your manager or straight to the CEO. The company never takes accountability for their actions, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this review receives a response that disregards everything I have said, as they have done for other reviews. It’s also worth noting that the company spent the last 4 months targeting specific employees and asking them to leave reviews, so a lot of the more recent ones are not sincere.