Huspy reviews

3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(119 total reviews)
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Jad Antoun

77% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Huspy has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 119 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Huspy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Immobilier industry (3.8 stars).

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119 reviews
2.0
Nov 24, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You have the opportunity to collaborate with exceptionally talented colleagues.

Cons

Specific individuals in leadership roles have unfortunately exerted an irreversible adverse influence on the team, leading to numerous colleagues being compelled to take medical leave due to anxiety and burnout, exploring alternative job opportunities, or even facing job termination. This issue is prevalent in both the UAE and Spain offices. This is not a result of the commonly cited 'fast pace' or 'non-9-to-5 job' narrative. Instead, it boils down to individuals significantly detrimenting the mental well-being of their colleagues. For me, the experience of parting ways with Huspy has been particularly frustrating due to this issue.

1.0
Jun 13, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The mission and potential to change the homebuying process. There's a lot to be done in this space. People: Many talented and great individuals work here, whom I would gladly work with again. The diverse culture is an asset to the company. Regional recognition: The company is well-known in the region. Timely payments: Salaries and reimbursements are always paid on time.

Cons

Inefficient management: Opportunities for cost savings through efficiency are not investigated, leading to a lack of vision for scaling. Decisions are often made without proper research. Townhall blame-shifting: Quarterly townhalls often involve announcing layoffs and pointing fingers at other management members for the company's underperformance. Management avoids taking personal accountability and creates a divisive atmosphere by blaming their peers to their direct reports. Discouragement of innovation: Management encourages experimentation but often criticizes non-traditional approaches without offering constructive feedback or support. This creates a toxic environment and hinders growth. Superficial focus on people: Management claims to prioritize employees but acts in ways that suggest otherwise, such as caring more about looking good for investors and the media than genuinely supporting their employees. The company fosters a boss-driven culture, rather than one led by true leaders who inspire and guide their teams. Leadership issues within teams: This issue is particularly evident within the design team, where the manager prioritizes personal opinions over the team's and rewards those who agree with him while sidelining those who don't. Performance reviews within the design team are poorly executed, often relying solely on peer feedback without managers providing actionable insights. The absence of true leadership perpetuates a culture where pleasing the boss is more important than delivering results. Compensation challenges: Compensation at the company is generally lower compared to competitors in the region, although it seems to be gradually improving. Equity could have potential value but may not amount to much if the company doesn't make significant changes in its management to facilitate growth and scaling. Limited HR impact on culture: While the HR team is sizable and handles payments, reimbursements, and benefits efficiently, they have little influence on improving the overall company culture. Overall, while the company has a lot of potential and is home to some amazing individuals, the management's approach, lack of genuine leadership, and compensation challenges have held it back. Improvements in leadership and company culture are necessary for it to reach its full potential.

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Huspy Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience, and we're sorry to hear that it wasn't ideal. If you are willing to share even more details with us, please consider filling up this form, so we can improve the environment for new and current employees: https://forms.gle/J6oVrDdknYooRW8g9 Best, Huspy Team
1.0
Sep 11, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Good office, fair comp, backed by good investors.

Cons

1. Not customer-centric; prioritizes investors over all other stakeholders, leading to a lack of clarity in vision and mission. 2. Immature leadership, resulting in a lack of focus on fostering a positive and collaborative environment. 3. High turnover rates due to a toxic work culture marked by favoritism, power struggles, and lack of accountability. 4. Management often communicates poorly, with major decisions made behind closed doors, leading to feelings of resentment and mistrust among staff. 5. HR department lacks effectiveness and often dismisses employee concerns. 6. Lack of genuine tech solutions despite having a large tech team. 7. Micromanagement is prevalent, and there's an expectation for employees to be visible in the office, politics is more important than performance or output.

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