Own Company reviews

We take your concerns seriously, and we agree that a positive, supportive work environment is essential for both the employee and the employer. At Own, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in trust, respect, and transparency, and we recognize that upholding these values requires ongoing effort. We're actively focused on building a stronger, more inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. The issues you've raised will be shared with the appropriate teams as part of our continuous effort to improve the employee experience. We encourage you to reach out to your HR Business Partner if you have anything more to share about your experience.

I would like to address some of the concerns you raised in your review of OwnBackup. My goal is not to convince you to change your mind, but help you understand what we do to create a safe environment for our employees. First, we do not tolerate excessive use of alcohol, as is outlined in our Code of Conduct. We take corrective action if our policy is broken. Safety of our employees is, and will always be, our number one priority. While we do offer alcohol at many of our events, we always provide shuttle services as well as a corporate Uber account should someone need a ride. During the height of the pandemic we encouraged employees to work from wherever they felt comfortable. If you felt any pressure at all to be in the office, that was not intended. Once vaccines did become available, we partnered with a nearby hospital to help team members easily get the vaccine if they wanted it. As we slowly reopened, we took many precautions, such as weekly free covid-testing, temperature checks, provided ample personal protective equipment, and enhanced cleaning. If employees feel uncomfortable for any reason, we highly encourage them to speak directly with their manager or HR. We also offer an anonymous hotline through our benefits provider to report misconduct. Finally, as one of our company benefits, we rolled out unlimited paid time off, globally. This benefit is meant to empower employees to take time off when they need it. We even send reminders to employees to take advantage of this benefit. As you know from your time at OwnBackup, one of our values is “culture is as important as results”. We seek to balance strong business results with creating a fun and collaborative atmosphere. As we continue to grow we will remain focused on delivering results and creating an inclusive and positive environment. -Charles Johnston, EVP, Sales