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Q&A With Better Employees
Better employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Better
I really enjoy my job.
This is the best company hands down that I've ever worked for. They truly care about their employees.
Overall I am very happy and satisfied at my company.
When I first started at Better I was skeptical, as it felt too good to be true, but behind the curtain I feel like we truly have the "secret sauce" that companies wish they could create. We are a company made up of driven, hard-working, smart people that want to help create a better world for people
Ive been very very pleased with my move to Better. I took a risk with a start up and I am so impressed with how this company performs.
What it's like to work at Better
- Les employés de Better travaillent généralement 9.1 heures par jour
- Les employés de chez Better signalent que le rythme de travail est confortablement rapide
- Au cours d’une journée type, les employés de Better have 1 réunion
- 69% des employés de chez Better sont impatients d’interagir avec leur équipe tous les jours
- Les employés de Better prennent le plus souvent illimité congés payés et de congés de maladie chaque année
- 82% des employés chez Better déclarent qu’ils sont satisfaits de leur équilibre travail-vie personnelle
- Les employés de Better reçoivent généralement des commentaires précieux sur la façon de s’améliorer au travail une fois par mois
- 59% of Better employees call their work environment négatif
Q&A With Better Employees
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What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Better?
If you’re feeling lost or isolated, ask for help from your team members, join an ERG, etc. everyone was where you are at one point. We understand.
Ask for a mentor to show you around, introduce you to people, etc.
What kind of people does Better like to hire?
People who are motivated to do well and don't have experience in traditional sales roles. They want to you believe that this is the best paying job you will ever have.
Does Better have a volunteer program?
No
How much diversity is there among employees at Better?
Most diverse company I have ever worked for.
Does Better drug test or do a background check?
Background Check.
How often do employees get raises at Better?
Annually or when promoted.
What unique perks and benefits does Better provide?
Lunch stipend, free Bravely coaching, excellent active ERGs
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Better?
Resiliency, tenacity and confidence
What is the dress code at Better?
Casual
How flexible is your work schedule at Better?
Very
How long after an interview at Better does it take to hear back?
1 week.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Better?
Tenacity, resiliency, and passion
How innovative is Better?
The most innovative company I have ever experienced. Truly, they have tons of tech gurus and few lending veterans, so things seemed impossible by lending "experts" were never seen an anything more than a a challenging opportunity. It shows in everything they've created, what they are currenting inventing, and their massive potential.
What makes you the most proud about working at Better?
Better is doing what everyone else says they will do but end up compromising later - they are fixing the broken Home Ownership model.
What is Better's policy towards pets in the workplace?
I've never seen any in New York.
What's the work from home policy like at Better?
Generous. Working from is available to anyone who chooses to, and is productive doing so.
How are the healthcare options at Better?
Outstanding, about 75% paid by company.
How are the benefits at Better for employees in Sales?
Better's Sales team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Fantastic. 80% of Better employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get Unlimited of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How are the benefits at Better for employees in HR?
Better's HR team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Fantastic. The majority of employees in HR also get Unlimited of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $1000 -$1500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Better?
82% of the same employees also feel like Better is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Better.
How are the managers in the Sales department at Better?
Better's Sales team rates their manager an A+ or 91/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The sales team (100%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
How are the managers in the HR department at Better?
Better's HR team rates their manager an A+ or 84/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. The hr team (67%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Better?
Better employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C or 64/100. 52% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 87% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at Better?
40% of Better employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 10% are neutral and 50% would not recommend working at Better to their friends.
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passive |
| 50% | Detractors |
