How To Learn More about A Company Before Accepting a Job Offer

Transitioning into a new job or career can be overwhelming, so planning and considering carefully all options is essential. Most employees wonder about the company culture, what is behind the scenes described by the interviewers and the job description. Especially for those who work remotely, company culture is hard to decode even when being part of the company.  That’s why job search websites like Glassdoor, Blind and Fishbowl are looking for ways to help professionals engage in more meaningful and authentic conversations about how it feels to work and even ask specific questions about taboo topics like salary and performance evaluations.

Glassdoor has launched a new website and app, along with a new logo and brand identity. The website is designed to enable real-time anonymous conversations between professionals, helping them advance in their careers. It also provides community features for users to connect with other professionals while maintaining varying degrees of anonymity.

According to a new Glassdoor survey by The Harris Poll, over two-thirds (68%) of U.S. employees would like a way to ask their coworkers and company leaders questions anonymously at work. In addition, 3 in 5 U.S. employees (63%) wish they had an online community to get career advice on dealing with workplace-specific challenges. 

A Refreshed Experience

The redesigned Glassdoor website offers new community features that enable users to anonymously or openly connect in real-time with coworkers and other professionals to get advice about workplace life, culture, benefits etc. Users can speak their truth and ask questions freely. 

Users can join conversations in hundreds of ‘bowls’  on a wide range of topics, from Industry Bowls™ like tech or consulting, to Interest Bowls™ like ‘Working Moms,’ ‘‘Black in Tech,’  and ‘Overheard at Work.’ There are also private Company Bowls™ where users can engage with coworkers and leaders at their company. With varying levels of anonymity, users can post or comment with their whole identity, as an employee at their company, or with just their job title. Leaders can also use the company Bowls to understand what is on employees’ minds no matter where they work.

“Workplace culture is rapidly changing, and new needs and desires emerge from job seekers, employees and employers. This includes more transparent communication and connection with colleagues and the ability to have anonymous or open conversations on a wide range of topics that cover work and life,” said Christian Sutherland-Wong, Glassdoor’s Chief Executive Officer. 

In a world where talent acquisition and company culture play vital roles in career decisions, more and more platforms are giving users additional tools to explore, communicate and share their experiences.