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Q&A With BlackLine Employees
In just a few years, BlackLine has grown to become the world’s most trusted solution for finance controls and automation. We serve businesses from the Fortune 5000 to the Fortune 50, like T-Mobile, DOW Chemical, Best Buy, Amgen, and more. We nurture close relationships with our clients and pride ourselves on our ability to listen to both clients, partners and employees. Right now, we’re experiencing explosive growth, and are looking to expand our team with talented and passionate people who want to craft a career that’s right for them. BlackLine offers a collaborative environment, the ability to acquire new skills, and mentoring to help these individuals succeed. It’s an exciting time to be at BlackLine. Join us.
How employees describe working at BlackLine
Customer Service, Predictable Outcomes, Real dollar values
Overall the best company I have worked for, work from home benefit is amazing, good insurance, fsa, hsa, home office upgrades, espp.
The leadership team listens, cares and promotes an environment of trust, respect, collaboration and communication.
Review from HR Dept
cash and equity are competitive
BlackLine exemplifies our values of think, create, and serve by the fair and equitable treatment of its employees. Our leadership team believes that employee satisfaction and engagement are at the heart of what makes us successful.
Q&A With BlackLine Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 24
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at BlackLine?
Top Employee Response
This place operates upside down. The people stab others behind their backs, not a place to work.
Pay on ability and experience, Not out dated benchmarking figures. Contract employment is not enjoyable.
Base pay is pretty low. Too much of our pay is commission yet it is very difficult to hit our goals and get paid what we deserve.
What do you like best about the leadership team at BlackLine?
Top Employee Response
Leadership is great. Willing to make quick business decisions. Leadership seems willing and ready to listen to us.
I believe in the leadership team at BlackLine, and their ability to guide our business for success.
For an organization going through a rapid growth plan, they're doing a great job. Nothing will ever go as smoothly as planned when scaling.
What benefits does BlackLine provide?
Stock incentives, 401 K, casual environment, nice bonuses for exceeding quotas
Fully paid health, debts and vision. 401k but there is a vesting period. Breakfast provided at headquarters every Thursday.
What needs to change to make the company culture better at BlackLine?
Top Employee Response
Growing pains are understandable and to be expected, but the Leadership needs to lead.
People never finish projects on time bc the management doesn't manage well.
What is the best part about your compensation package at BlackLine?
Top Employee Response
The work you put in, is the work you get out. Effort does not go un-noticed.
BlackLine pays well! Higher base salary than most companies I've looked at.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at BlackLine?
Top Employee Response
Don't have meetings to discuss more meetings
The clicks and social clubs are impenetrable. there is zero willingness to help peers. The cut throat competitiveness is unlike anything I h
What are some of the best things about your team at BlackLine?
Top Employee Response
This is by far the best group of co-workers I've ever worked with. When I started, I felt like I gained 15 new friends instantly.
My team is awesome... everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves and do anything needed to ensure we meet our goals.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at BlackLine?
Top Employee Response
You are able to, and in fact, encouraged to be yourself in your role. It's a comfortably fast environment with people who motivate you.
BlackLine has a great culture and strives to make sure our positive culture remains intact. Great place to work!
How long after an interview at BlackLine does it take to hear back?
Typically the process moves pretty quickly once you start interviewing
What is the PTO policy at BlackLine?
No structured PTO. You take time when you want it.
Does BlackLine drug test or do a background check?
Background check but no drug test...at least I did not have a drug test.
What's the interview process like at BlackLine?
For a sales position it is usually about 6-7 interviews.
What should I wear for an interview at BlackLine?
Dress for the job that you would like to have.
What is the dress code at BlackLine?
Top Employee Response
Super casual unless you are in a client facing sales role. Then it is typically business casual (sports coat and slacks but no tie.)
What's the Design team like at BlackLine?
On top of their Game
How's the morale at BlackLine?
Depends on which side of the Lunch table you are sitting on. The side with the cool kids and the CEO's Son? Or the side with everyone else that doesnt believe in playing the games.
How's the vacation policy at BlackLine?
Great vacation policy in the US; unlimited PTO for salaried employees, accrual policy for hourly employees.
What makes you most happy at BlackLine?
The people I work with and the potential to influence and change the lives of prospects on a daily basis.
What does the leadership team at BlackLine need to get better at?
Leading. Managing. Communicating would be a start.
How much freedom do you have with your roadmap?
A bit
What's going wrong and how can it be improved at BlackLine?
Order more food for everyone, snacks last two days. If you make snacks a benefit keep them.
What do employees at BlackLine think about their benefits?
BlackLine employees rate their overall benefits an A- and most of them think the perks are Good. 81% of BlackLine employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get Unlimited of paid vacation.
What's the pay like for employees at BlackLine?
BlackLine employees rates their pay and overall compensation a B+ or 77/100. 71% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 33% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at BlackLine?
51% of BlackLine employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 13% are neutral and 36% would not recommend working at BlackLine to their friends.
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passive |
| 36% | Detractors |
