Porifera Reviews

Thanks for taking the time to review your previous experience with our company. In the past couple of years since your tenure in 2019, we’ve significantly expanded our staff and resources, including a change of software. We continue to operate as a small company and do not have an HR function, nor have we ever staffed that position. We do provide several employee resources for issue resolution though it seems those resources weren’t utilized in this case; we clearly need to better communicate the availability of those resources. A 3x pay increase seems a bit of stretch, but we’re glad the time you spent with us has set you up for the success in your new endeavor and we wish you luck there. -Alyssa

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at Porifera. Your review noted several items of serious concern which must be addressed. We are proud to provide autonomy and flexibility for our hard-working employees. Our team of self-starters responsibly manage their individual schedules in a professional manner, it sounds like maybe our leadership philosophy wasn’t a good fit for your work style (and that’s okay!). Safety is of paramount importance at Porifera, so it is crucial we set the record straight on that matter. As is commonplace in both the water and food and beverage industries, our shop does contain machinery operating at high voltages where water is present. These systems are overseen by our Facility Manager in a warehouse that is professionally cleaned to food safety standards. Our safety record of 1 lost work day in the past 3 years is significantly lower than the standard in either industry in which we operate. We have passed all city and state audits of our chemical handling processes and management and maintain in good standing with those regulatory agencies. Lastly, our CEO and Co-Founder is a female immigrant who greatly values the diverse backgrounds and experiences in her team. Our small staff is comprised of over 30% immigrants who speak more than a dozen different languages. The CEO has personally gone to great lengths to support her refugee employees and instituted charitable contributions and company giving programs to further those efforts. Porifera also has a long and proud history of hosting international students, including post-doctoral researchers and interns. Our diverse, founding staff of PhDs who developed our award-winning technology remain on the team after more than a decade of tenure. We appreciate the review, but facts are important!