Don’t say I didn’t warn you - Sr. Design Professional HOK Employee Review

1.0
17 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Wonderful coworkers, incredible projects, I wish I didn’t resign the way I did. I spent two blissful years here.

Cons

Two weeks after I lost my son to a miscarriage, I asked HR for more time off due to grief, instead she asked me if I would rather quit instead. In addition to all the trauma I had already gone through physically and emotionally, I didn’t need this from an employer I thought I could trust. This was really unfortunate and inconsiderate, and no one should have to go through this after losing a baby.

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HOK Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are very sorry for your loss and for the difficulty you experienced during that period. It is very important to us that employees feel supported, and we are sorry to hear that this was not how the experience felt for you. We appreciate your contributions during your time with us and the positive impact you made. If you would be open to discussing this further, we welcome the opportunity to connect. You can reach our team at human.resources@hok.com.

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2.0
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