Forethought Employee Reviews
Out of 559 Forethought employee reviews, 98% were positive. The remaining 2% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Forethought improve their work culture. The Engineering team, with 100% positive reviews, reports the best experience at Forethought compared to all other departments at the company. The Sales team offered the most constructive feedback, with 2% of that department's reviews constructive in nature.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
It's been a thrilling ride so far and one I hope to continue until we reach our company-wide goals.
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What do you like best about the leadership team?
Very transparent and make quick decisions
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Work-life balance. Leading by example.
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They carry themselves and communicate to the company with honesty & transparency
Review from Sales Dept
Clear vision and support for the resources
Review from Engineering Dept
Very approachable with a good mix of success driven but employee focused.
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What does the leadership team need to get better at?
For some it is involvement, for others it is strategy & comms. It is a shame that we lost some great people on the IC level this past year b/c executive blaming and gaslighting them and PIPing them. Also funny how other PIPs were lifted immediately after some people quite. . . anxiety 4 wht reason?
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What is the best part about your compensation package?
The salary is very good and fair
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Over market compensation and earning potential is aligned with your role and goals.
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Paid healthcare dental. We should consider adding a wellness program/stipend, and more swag!
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the compensation is above market reviews that i have done - unlimited pto
Review from Sales Dept
Forethought for you days are the best
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Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
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What are some of the best things about your team?
Trauma bonded, funny, hard workers, caring, extremely smart
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Smart, hard working, customer centric team that goes above and beyond to grow the company and our customers value using our products.
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Diverse background that give everyone a different perspective.
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Team of winners who are focused on a unified goal
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They are always willing to support
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What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
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What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Most people are open to listen and adjust current procedure and we all have a mindset of improving and prioritizing the best option. Similarly we are all very generous with our time for one another
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Autonomy and trust. There is no micro-management. You are hired to do a job and if it's done to expectations and you are excelling at the role, you have complete autonomy in your work environment.
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Transparency in terms of the financial direction of the company.
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there is a great balance between "we move fast and break things" and "be there for your family"
Review from Sales Dept
The people have a shared drive
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What needs to change to make the company culture better?
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What did you like most about the interview process?
I got to meet a number of different people.
I got to meet the people I'd be working with and had clarity regarding what my role would be.
Interviewing at Forethought was quick and easy.
The recruiter was helpful in setting expectations so that I could prepare for my interviews.
Review from Sales Dept
The video interview. talking with Dan our president.
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What would you improve about your company's interview process?
Interviewing here is no joke. Dan has some questions I have never heard of, and I have had friends who I thought were amazing get turned down. That said, they must be doing something right because almost everyone here is very impressive and excellent at their job.
Review from Sales Dept
Quicker Response times are needed for Niche Roles.
Took a very long time to get back to me after the final interview and came in much lower on compensation than expected. Had to haggle to bring things up, which makes you feel less worthy to get your job done.
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We can improve our internal training on best practices for interviewing, so all interviewers are aligned with Forethought's desire to have a positive candidate experience.
Getting on the same page as management if you are conducting interviews.
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What makes you most happy at work?
My coworkers and talking to good customers
Review from Customer Success Dept
Knowing that I am working on the cutting edge of disruptive, transformational, technology and getting it in the hands of top tier brands and companies to meet their automation and AI goals. It's exciting and fun to be a part of.
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The openness each team is to collaborating with each other.
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that we're changing the world
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solving problems and implementing our platform upto clients expectation
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What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
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What do you like best about your company?
I work with world-class talent who is working to move the needle along and see the company succeed.
hybrid work from home and in office
What would you most like to see improved at your company?
I would like to see promises fulfilled when it come to projected employee growth within the organization.
benefits (401k match, HSA & contribution, more catered meals)