Sago Mini reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

Jason Krogh

93% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Sago Mini has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sago Mini employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

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18 reviews
5.0
May 27, 2021

Wonderful team and culture

Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

- A very talented group of developers - People are always thinking about the child's experience, it's all about making games that are fun and delightful and we have fun in the process - There's no room for egos and Sago Mini actively encourages collaboration instead of competition. It's very common to see people helping each other with brainstorming sessions and design discussions before coding. - Honestly, I've never seen such a caring and dedicated HR / Ops department in my life. They make us feel part of the group, they make sure we're heard and have everything we need to be successful. - Regular 1 on 1s allow everybody to raise their concerns, to ask and give feedback to their managers, and to plan their growth and next steps - We have a diverse team with people from various countries and different backgrounds. We have a diversity committee (everybody is welcome to join) that looks for opportunities to reduce bias and promote inclusion within the team, the hiring process, through company outreach and reviewing our games: making sure that the content is appropriate - There is some minimal crunch time every now and then, but it's an exception, not a rule

Cons

- It was easier to make friends at Sago Mini when things were not remote. Everybody is friendly, but only talking to people over Zoom doesn't facilitate deeper personal connections. But honestly, that's more of a pandemic working from home issue than anything

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Sago Mini Response
5y
Hello! Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are thrilled that you’ve had such a great experience being a part of the Sago Mini team! Kids are at the heart of what we do and it’s great to hear that this is so evident throughout our work and team. At Sago Mini, we believe in treating one another with respect and kindness. Making our employees feel welcome, providing them with a safe space, investing our time and efforts in diversity and inclusion initiatives, and supporting career development are all top priorities for us. We are so happy to hear that you feel heard and valued in these ways. We are eager to get back into our studio and hope we can continue to foster meaningful relationships when that day comes! Thanks again. Tiffany Lopes, Talent Acquisition Manager + Jason Krogh, CEO
1.0
May 15, 2021

Sago? SAY NO!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

They test their products with kids in the studio. Hearing the kids laugh while you're working is a delight.

Cons

With more than 10 years experience in management, a tech start up making a children’s product that encourages open ended play seemed like an opportunity of a life time. Supporting an ever growing team of artists and designers with a love of imagination... what an opportunity! I was grossly misled. With a passive aggressive mamangment team, an out of touch CEO who cannot make his own decisions and no form of performance reviews or grievances for staff (aside from “anonymous surveys” that are later read at company wide meetings), contributing to this hostile and inappropriate workplace did not align with a product I’d hoped to have stood behind. Not only would I discourage you from applying, I would suggest this company’s parent company step in with management restructuring and an HR team to address workplace harassment and to advocate for their employees mental health. This experience was overall very poor.

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Sago Mini Response
5y
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing your concerns. We are sorry to hear this has been your experience and we want to respond to some of the issues you have raised. Our management team has always openly voiced its desire to support employees in all matters professionally and personally. We offer a variety of safe ways for our team to share their feedback internally. We do our best to create a welcoming and supportive environment where employees feel comfortable bringing their concerns to their people manager. The anonymous surveys we administer allows for employees to raise concerns if they are not comfortable doing so directly. Meetings to discuss anonymous concerns are our way of being transparent in an open forum with the entire team and to let those who report issues anonymously know that we have heard them and are listening. We take matters of workplace harassment very seriously. We work closely with our parent company on this and we do not tolerate harassment of any kind. Each employee has a people manager they are encouraged to speak to if they have any issues about their work or well-being. We have not been made aware of any specific instances of harassment and we urge anyone who has experienced or witnessed harassment to come forward to their people manager, the operations team, or anyone in a leadership role they feel comfortable talking to. In terms of mental health, we are strong advocates for the personal wellbeing of all our employees. We have several initiatives in place to ensure employees are being taken care of from a mental health perspective. This includes wellness spending accounts, weekly guided meditation sessions, a slack wellness channel, EAP access, counseling and therapy benefits, free subscriptions to wellness applications, flex time and schedules, and personal days off. We encourage employees to reach out to their people manager should they require additional time off and support. At Sago Mini our people are of the utmost importance and we continue to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of all our employees. We are always looking at ways to improve our efforts and encourage our team to come forward either anonymously or directly to voice their concerns. We strive to put our team first and will always be there to support our employees. Tiffany Lopes, Talent Acquisition Manager + Jason Krogh, CEO
5.0
May 14, 2021
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

- Amazing culture. I've never met such a caring group of co-workers - Work with people who not only extremely talented but also extremely passionate about the products they're building - Kids come in to playtest our apps every Thursday - Best management/leadership I've ever worked with - Opportunity to grow and try new things - Tons of exposure - Awesome perks!

Cons

- None that I can really think of...

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Sago Mini Response
5y
Thanks for leaving such a great review. We are so glad to hear you are happy here! We value the incredible culture at Sago Mini and it wouldn’t be possible without our awesome team. Providing our employees with the opportunity to learn, grow, and take on new challenges is a great pleasure. Thanks again for your kind words. Tiffany Lopes, Talent Acquisition Manager + Jason Krogh, CEO
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