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Q&A With Acorns Employees
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How employees describe working at Acorns
every day is more engaging and challenging than the day before
Company has layoffs every year, not a stable working environment with constant leadership rotation and high turnover. Company doing its best to eliminate longtime employees there from beginning of dev.
Others at my level who I learn, and grow with.
Their communication in customer care and commitment to financial growth!
I love that its easy to use
What it's like to work at Acorns
- Acorns Mitarbeiter arbeiten durchschnittlich 9.8 Stunden am Tag
- Mitarbeiter bei Acorns berichten, das Arbeitstempo ist extrem schnell
- An einem typischen Tag arbeiten Mitarbeiter bei Acorns haben 4+ Sitzungen
- 94% der Acorns Mitarbeiter freuen sich darauf, jeden Tag mit ihrem Team zu interagieren
- Acorns Mitarbeiter nehmen üblicherweise unbegrenzt bezahlte Urlaubs und Krankheitstage jedes Jahr
- 78% of Acorns mitarbeiter berichten, dass sie mit ihrer Work Life Balance zufrieden sind
- Acorns-Mitarbeiter erhalten normalerweise jede Woche wertvolles Feedback, wie sie sich bei der Arbeit verbessern können
- 95% der Acorns Mitarbeiter werten ihr Arbeitsumfeld positiv
Q&A With Acorns Employees
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What are some of the best things about your team at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Great people to be around. We look after each other and everyone is highly motivated.
The members of my team are passionate, driven and supremely talented. And they're good people.
They're incredibly talented and intelligent
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
People lead with heart and there's a ton of respect
There is a strong commitment to the company's mission and to achieving a high level of quality in everything we do.
We have an open environment that focuses on hard work and fun.
What is the best part about your compensation package at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
The compensation package is robust and covers everything you need including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, AD&D, HSAs and FSAs.
The shares
Nothing. I was hopelessly underpaid
What do you like best about the leadership team at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
It's a visionary leadership team that guides us in the right direction and supports and cares for the team.
Our CEO has brought together a solid and seasoned executive team whose members have significant experience and expertise in their fields.
heart and experience
What benefits does Acorns provide?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
All of the benefits you'd expect and then some including a new 401k match
Medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, matching 401(k)
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401k match, unlimited PTO, casual dress code and office atmosphere, catered breakfast every morning, catered lunch once a week, and ample snacks, coffee, and beer.
What makes you most happy at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
I love the company's product and mission. I love the work I do on a daily basis. And I have a lot of respect & affection for my colleagues.
Making a difference every day.
mission
What do people at Acorns think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Acorns' CEO, Noah Kerner, has incredible vision. He focuses on building community within the company and without, always striving to put our investors first by inventing new ways to democratize investing. He aspires to bring the 99% along on the journey to financial security and wealth. His vision for the company is truly inspiring. What can he improve? Banking. Wait for it.
Strong leader with a lot of vision
Very passionate and smart
What part of Acorns's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Acorns is growing fast on all cylinders
Found Money seems to be growing the fastest but so is the core business with record month after record month. Not aware of parts that are having difficulty. Like any smart company marginal products are dropped in the early test phase before launch and before full team awareness.
Everything is growing rapidly!
What's the office vibe like at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
We have many perks that keep the office fun and light. The team is great to work with.
Easy going and open
Quiet, young, fresh, hip.
How's the vacation policy at Acorns?
Great! Unlimited PTO.
Great! Unlimited PTO.
Absolutely AMAZING! Unlimited PTO--unheard of in the fintech world.
How's the work life balance at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Acorns has a great work-life balance. Obviously, sometimes we go through major pushes to get things done, but you will find that at every company, and it only happens on occasion.
My role requires me to be on 99% of the time, but I knew what I was signing up for so it doesn't bother me. If i need time, I get it.
There's a lot of work but it's good work
What's the interview process like at Acorns?
For my role, it was pretty in depth.
Thoughtful
Fluid
What does the leadership team at Acorns need to get better at?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Employee retention thought employee engagement, fair compensation, and a clear vision of strategy.
Transparency and creating a more flat organization
They are solid
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
The culture is pretty great and there's a consistent effort to improve it.
The leadership should embody the culture they want to see.
What interview questions does Acorns ask?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Smart thoughtful questions. CEO interviews every candidate too.
Why do you want to work at Acorns?
What's the company culture like at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Supportive and mission driven
Very supportive
What needs to change to make the company culture better at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Nothing. The culture is great.
more food
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
No room for upward mobility/raises until you walk away. Executives should think more about employee career trajectory.
Engineers are not empowered. Pay is far under market value, zero transparency with stock value
What should I wear for an interview at Acorns?
Be professional.
How does Acorns make decisions around promotions?
Fairly
What does the ideal candidate in the Engineering department look like at Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Smart, passionate, dedicated, and respectful
How innovative is Acorns?
Extremely innovative and creative
Why work for Acorns?
Antwort der Top-Mitarbeiter
Because it’s the best!!!
How would you compare interviewing at Acorns to other places you've interviewed?
Very thoughtful
How do you feel about Acorns's future?
It’s going to be very big
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Should I work at Acorns?
62% of Acorns employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 19% are neutral and 19% would not recommend working at Acorns to their friends.
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passive |
| 19% | Detractors |
