While their mission is to “Lift Up The Ladies,” the only two ladies they care about lifting are the co-founders. - Anonymous employee Harper Wilde Employee Review

1.0
20 Oct 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The idea behind Harper Wilde is powerful, and while the co-founders may not truly have it in mind, your fellow coworkers likely do. Also, the bras really are comfortable.

Cons

You’re expected to work ridiculous hours on a minimal salary. With a mission to support women, the co-founders laid off one without warning and her direct manager wasn't even in the room, and paid one as a contractor that after taxes, parking and healthcare costs turned out to be less than minimum wage. She’d worked there over two years. Their bras that support foundations like Girls, Inc., sound nice in theory, but the cost is high ($50) so they don’t lose their profit margin by donating. (ie they use donation as a marketing ploy only). The company used to also stand for producing a product that is affordable than the rest of the market at $35/ea. Now with bras at $50 it’s nothing more than another bra company targeting affluent women. All of these manipulative business practices laid out to say, Harper Wilde is not empowering women at all, so if working for a company doing social good is important to you, this isn’t the company to work at.

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5.0
19 Apr 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Truly a one of a kind company. Leadership values their employees and really embrace and listen to the expertise, knowledge, and ideas they bring. They are excellent at supporting and encouraging work life balance, making the overall the work environment is healthy and enjoyable. Teammates are inspiring and helpful. It’s a very collaborative space so you never feel left to fend for yourself. The team is open and communicative making the work we do feel more powerful. Their cause is outstanding. The team and leadership really care about impacting and creating a positive space for the customer and our world through speaking up for a cause and constantly pushing towards sustainable practices.

Cons

No cons! If there are issues you really have the support of leadership to manage and overcome challenges. Being part of a small team has its challenges but with the focus on work life balance makes wearing multiple hats achievable.

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3.0
10 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Team was nice and easy to work with, not a hostile or toxic environment.

Cons

No real feedback from managers and budget cuts and lay offs all the time.

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