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eNPS Score
Q&A With Formlabs Employees
We care about finding the best place for you to contribute and do the work you truly enjoy. We often shape our roles around your talents, and want our interviewing process to be as valuable to you as it is to us. If you want to be here, we want to hear from you.
How employees describe working at Formlabs
Salary based with PTO as an Intern
very nice and cool people
Best job I have ever had
quality, finish, tolerance, appearance, material
juvenile petty chaotic unsafe not inclusive
What it's like to work at Formlabs
- Formlabs employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
- Employees at Formlabs report the work pace is extremely fast
- 95% of Formlabs employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Formlabs employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 40% of Formlabs employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Formlabs employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 84% of Formlabs employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Formlabs Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 19
How flexible is your work schedule at Formlabs?
Very flexible in engineering- small teams typically set their own meeting times and there is sometimes even too little pressure to be at them. Focus is on results.
How challenged are you at Formlabs?
At first I was very challenged. Management and other higher ups fail to develop anything passed what has already been established as the norm, not much room to grow.
What interview questions does Formlabs ask?
Industry standard. Background, experience, why you want to work here, what you want to accomplish, why us, why now, etc.
What's the interview process like at Formlabs?
Phone screen (1 or 2), in person interviews (recruiting -> department -> management), offer or declination.
What part of Formlabs's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Dental is growing the fastest
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Formlabs?
Top Employee Response
The culture doesn't really need improving. The only thing that needs to be improved is compensation and processes that are lingering from the startup days of Formlabs (aka growing pains).
What do people at Formlabs think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
You won't see him often but he works hard to make sure that we are moving in the right direction. The only thing upper management could do better would be to address pressing questions more throughly and get ahead of "band-aid" like solutions.
How's the work life balance at Formlabs?
The best you'll find. Work hard, play hard. You are always allowed to take time for yourself (including mental health) if you need it. Get your work done, get rewarded.
Does Formlabs have any remote positions?
Not really. If you are interested in something like that you can ask during your interview
How does Formlabs make decisions around promotions?
Metrics, mainly, but that is not the only thing they look at. There is no one size fits all answer for this. It varies based on department and time that you have spent with the company.
How's the vacation policy at Formlabs?
Unlimited vacation. As long as you get your work done and you genuinely care about your work, you are given a lot of flexibility. You are expected to over exceed your metrics, regardless of the time that you take.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at Formlabs?
Compensation is well below average market value and is not re-evaluated frequently enough to keep up with the speed of personal growth.
What are some of the best things about your team at Formlabs?
Very intelligent, motivated, autonomous coworkers.
What do you like best about the leadership team at Formlabs?
Top Employee Response
They are honest and open about issues and plans in our company.
What makes you most happy at Formlabs?
Top Employee Response
Projects are challenging, independently managed, impactful to the company.
What do employees at Formlabs think about their benefits?
Formlabs employees rate their overall benefits a B and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 70% of Formlabs employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get Unlimited of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Formlabs?
17% of the same employees also feel like Formlabs is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Formlabs.
How are the managers at Formlabs?
Formlabs employees rate their manager a B or 75/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (60%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Formlabs?
Formlabs employees rates their pay and overall compensation a D or 57/100. 44% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 80% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at Formlabs?
50% of Formlabs employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 18% are neutral and 32% would not recommend working at Formlabs to their friends.
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passive |
| 32% | Detractors |
