Pluspunten
Calm offers excellent benefits and embraces a remote-first culture, though non-sales employees need to be located within specific regions. The work/life balance is outstanding, with no stigma around discussing mental health. Employees are granted significant autonomy in their roles, and the culture encourages mindfulness—meetings often start with a group meditation, which is a refreshing touch.
Minpunten
Frequent rounds of layoffs have created an environment of uncertainty, undermining psychological safety and morale. It’s difficult to feel secure when layoffs seem unrelated to performance, and the constant restructuring leads to shifting teams and goals. There is also a noticeable lack of career growth opportunities, even for employees who consistently excel in their roles. Internal promotions and clear paths for advancement are limited, which can be demotivating for high performers seeking long-term growth within the company. The company is grappling with an identity shift—moving from its roots as a meditation app to becoming a B2B mental health provider. This transition has been challenging, as it involves pivoting away from a successful dtc and b2b model toward a highly competitive healthcare space. While the ambition is admirable, it has led to unmet goals, which in turn heightens pressure from the board/executives. This pivot feels like a very steep uphill battle, and it’s unclear whether Calm can fully realize its vision in this space without further growing pains. No 401k match.
