Getting a job at Bending Spoons comes with no bonus, no fancy title, and a warning
Joining Bending Spoons, the Italian tech conglomerate that owns Vimeo and AOL, comes with a warning. Each prospective hire is sent a list of its “controversial” workplace principles, which advises candidates to prepare for “considerable” challenges, workloads, and expectations. Those that don’t fully commit, don’t get the job.
TL;DR
- Bending Spoons has an extremely selective hiring process, receiving 800,000 CVs for 286 positions last year.
- The company uses custom AI software called Role Model for recruitment, focusing on practical tests over traditional interviews.
- Bending Spoons' workplace culture emphasizes high challenges, individual responsibility, and a flat hierarchy with minimal management layers.
- The company does not offer performance bonuses, prioritizing competitive salaries and employee stock ownership.
- Bending Spoons acquires underperforming apps, rebuilds their technology, and retains them, leading to significant revenue growth per employee.
- Despite demanding expectations, voluntary departures from the core team are low, though overall turnover is higher due to business restructuring.