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eNPS Score
Q&A With Uptake Employees
At Uptake, we’re working to solve some of the most complicated problems in the industrial world. If you strive to create and build and deliver, if you’re seeking to work with people who are hungry to change how software can transform industry, then you’re ready to join our team. Extraordinary opportunities like Uptake just don’t come around every day.
How employees describe working at Uptake
Polite, so kind to provide free snacks
There should be a way to fund the investment account using credit card
A lawyer contacted me to make a account and thats all i know
provide better information on turnover
Discipline, maturity, communication and honesty
Review from Engineering Dept
What it's like to work at Uptake
- Uptake employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
- Employees at Uptake report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Uptake have 4+ meetings
- 89% of Uptake employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Uptake employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 33% of Uptake employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Uptake employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 88% of Uptake employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Uptake Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 60
How common are layoffs at Uptake?
Top Employee Response
They laid off 10 people without calling it a layoof just a week ago.
Somewhat common. Uptake ended a handful of internships that were intended to convert to full-time roles. They framed this as "ending internships" rather than what they truly were, LAYOFFS.
Every 3 to 6 months
What benefits does Uptake provide?
basic health
standard medical, dental and vision. Open PTO for exempt employees
Unlimited PTO, 12 week maternity/paternity leave, 401k with employer match, Roth IRA, Standard health/dental/vision insurance, discounts on gym memberships, allowance for career development
What makes you most happy at Uptake?
Top Employee Response
The benefit of it being chaotic & having no leadership is that every day is an adventure.
Working with smart energetic people who care.
I don't feel valued or empowered to improve the company. If anything, I am strongly discouraged from trying to improve anything here
What is the onboarding process like at Uptake and how long does it last?
survival of the fittest - there is none
It’s great! The people are really nice. It can be tough to get fully up to speed but folks do the best they can.
What do you like best about the leadership team at Uptake?
Top Employee Response
Leading. Place is a bit of a circus.
Cooperate with people as opposed to dictating at people. Many joined Uptake to get away from the red tape and the barriers, not enforce them
What are some of the best things about your team at Uptake?
Top Employee Response
Everyone seems to care about each other and the products they are building.
Actually listen to one another and respect everyone's ideas and opinions. Accept that not everyone knows everything, and help where you can
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Uptake?
Good Chaos?!
Remind ourselves that there don't need to be barriers between managers and employees, and to not assume people are mean or stupid
What's Uptake's best product in your opinion?
Fleet Management
How innovative is Uptake?
not at all
What perk or benefit should Uptake have?
stock options
What is the hardest interview question Uptake asks?
Developer tests
What is the best perk or benefit that Uptake offers?
free snacks
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Uptake?
2 months
What is Uptake's policy towards pets in the workplace?
While a lot of Uptake Employees would love to bring in their pets, the building we're in unfortunately doesn't allow pets in the building.
How's the leadership on the Design team at Uptake?
Significantly lacking.
How's the leadership on the Admin team at Uptake?
Top Employee Response
Depends on the group, UX is not good.
What interview questions does Uptake ask?
experience related
What's the office vibe like at Uptake?
fast
How does Uptake make decisions around promotions?
if you are liked by upper management
How's the vacation policy at Uptake?
open
What would cause you to leave your job at Uptake?
stable opportunity
How often do raises happen at Uptake?
not often
How common is it to switch departments or teams at Uptake?
common to switch without being told
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Uptake?
you live, eat, sleep, breath uptake. so many perks because they want you to always be there
How rewarding is your job at Uptake?
not rewarding
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Should I work at Uptake?
52% of Uptake employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 13% are neutral and 35% would not recommend working at Uptake to their friends.
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passive |
| 35% | Detractors |
