software engineer

manager

Balance of Nature

I could not be more unimpressed with this company. The one thing that the company actually does well is treating people poorly. Their entire methodology for conducting business results in exorbitant amounts of broken relationships both with their employees and customers. This is quite evident by the simple fact that they employ through a staffing agency, not because it's easier, but so that they can fire people without any repercussions. They do not treat people with trust, respect, or any level of professionalism.

They like to act like they are a massive corporation with their ridiculous use of inane acronyms and volumes of policies. But in reality, they are just another small, hometown business that thinks more of itself than what it will ever be in actuality. The amount of hoops that they make both their employees and customers jump through, just to accomplish a simple task is almost humorous. The upper management clearly has no true business education because if they did, then they wouldn't find themselves with such massive turnover amounts with both their employees and customers. If you're constantly losing employees and customers, that's a good sign that you're doing something very, very wrong.

Upper and middle management suffer from insane amounts of hubris and poor education. When you have to claim to have a degree from a school that nobody has ever heard of, with a degree that doesn't actually register with any other educational institution, then you know you have problems. Management likes to think they keep solving problems when really they just create more drama and stress and in turn drive away more employees. I only had one, first line manager, who was pleasant to work with, all the rest above her were just massive disappointments for human beings. I heard that she's no longer managing a department, so now there are no good managers left.

As far as the product itself goes I have to say I'm solidly underwhelmed. The idea seems fine, at least the premise does. But in actuality the product did absolutely nothing for me during the 6-7 months where I took it consistently, several times per day, without missing a single day. I am a healthy person, who eats clean and doesn't indulge in processed food delights very often at all. It turns out, you don't actually need to spend a ton of money to augment your diet by incorporating supplements that haven't been approved by any actual health organization or government entity. In fact, the company has the audacity to claim that they don't need any such approval because their standards are so much higher, which is a simple cop out because they don't like admitting that they're not good at something and don't measure up.

Truth be told, I actually felt better overall once I stopped taking the product, particularly their fiber product. I don't know what it was doing to my body, but my system overall was generally unhappy while I was taking the product regularly. Now that I have eliminated the supplements from my dietary routine, I feel much, much better. This makes for an intrinsically strong case to spend my money on something more worthwhile.

In a nutshell, save yourself the money, the time, the headache, and everything else by avoiding this company like the psychotic plague that it is.

A typical workday at Balance of Nature can be described as a grueling experience that prioritizes profits over employee well-being and satisfaction. The environment is highly pressured, with a strong focus on sales quotas and constant push to promote their products. Employees are expected to meet daily performance goals, often dealing with unrealistic expectations that place undue stress on them. The work culture is extremely corporate, but with an undercurrent of strong religious overtones that can make employees feel uncomfortable if they don’t share the same beliefs or values.

Management at Balance of Nature is notorious for its lack of empathy and poor treatment of staff. There’s little to no opportunity for career advancement or raises, regardless of how long you’ve worked there or how hard you’ve tried to meet goals. Raises and promotions are few and far between, leaving employees stuck in low-paying roles with little to no recognition for their efforts. It’s a company that seems to prize conformity and obedience to leadership over individual merit or growth. Employees often express frustration at the lack of clear paths to advancement and the absence of any real support for personal development.

The religious atmosphere in the workplace is another troubling aspect. The company strongly emphasizes principles rooted in Scientology-inspired teachings, and management openly integrates these ideas into their daily operations and culture. Whether it’s using L. Ron Hubbard’s business philosophies to shape sales strategies or incorporating religious practices into meetings, employees who don’t share the same beliefs can quickly feel isolated or alienated. There’s an unspoken expectation that employees align with the company’s culture and religious standards, and if you don’t, you can find yourself being pushed out or ostracized.

In this highly controlled environment, employees are often expected to conform not just to company policies but to a particular worldview. Those who don’t embrace these standards or question the company’s methods can face subtle, yet unmistakable pressure to leave. Staff turnover is high, as many realize quickly that the toxic culture and lack of career progression aren’t worth the stress and low pay.

In summary, working at Balance of Nature is a challenging, unrewarding experience for many employees. From the exploitative sales tactics to the religiously charged atmosphere and a rigid hierarchy that offers little to no room for growth, it’s a job that seems to care more about profits and conformity than about its workers. For anyone considering a position there, it’s important to understand that the work environment can be stifling, unwelcoming, and ultimately demoralizing, especially for those who don’t align with the company’s narrow set of beliefs.

Working at Balance of Nature was extremely challenging and stressful for me personally. In my experience, sales goals felt aggressive, and productivity expectations were high, with very little flexibility in scheduling. Shifts felt closely monitored, including strict expectations around break times, which contributed to a pressurized work environment.
From what I observed, management appeared to operate with a level of flexibility that was not extended to other employees. In my time there, raises and promotions seemed infrequent, and I felt that career advancement opportunities were limited, leading me to feel undervalued despite my contributions. I noticed that some colleagues found it easier to leave and reapply for higher positions rather than advance internally.
The company culture was difficult for me to navigate. Communication between departments felt inconsistent, and I often struggled to get clear guidance or direction. I personally experienced a high level of oversight that made it hard to feel confident about expectations. Policies felt numerous, and it was often unclear which ones applied to my role specifically.
The hiring and onboarding process also felt overwhelming. The mandatory two-week training left me feeling underprepared, and access to managers for clarification or support during that period was limited in my experience.
For those considering IT or helpdesk roles specifically:
In my IT role, I found the scope of responsibilities very broad, often without adequate training beforehand. The culture I experienced leaned toward accepting all requests without pushback, which I felt prioritized immediate compliance over quality technical solutions.
I also noticed what felt like a significant disconnect between leadership and the day-to-day technical realities of the team. In my experience, IT was frequently the last to know when other departments adopted new software or hardware, yet we were still expected to support those systems. I was often redirected from infrastructure work to provide individual support for executives, which felt like it deprioritized broader team needs.
Interdepartmental coordination was unclear in terms of system ownership, and when third-party services failed, IT was expected to manage the situation despite having no administrative control. Procurement processes felt lengthy — I was personally aware of situations where staff felt pressured to cover costs out of pocket to keep things running. Ongoing restructuring also made it difficult to maintain consistency, with frequent pivots required on short notice.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I love the culture at Balance of Nature! The core values align closely to my own and it's awesome to be able to work at a company that focused on health and wellness. That's important in my life and it's awesome that I can stick with my goals while I'm at work. 
The people that work here are amazing! I love the connections I've been able to make and the positive impact they've had on me. It makes each day better to work with people that I enjoy to be around. 
I also love all of the knowledge and experience I've been able to gain here. I've been able to move up through 3 different positions and it's been amazing to see my own personal growth as I've gone through each one. I know I'm developing skills that will help me throughout my whole life. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
For the most part the most stressful things I've experienced have gotten significantly better over the last few years. When I first started there was a challenging quota to be able to make it out of training, but they have since improved and updated that. There are some processes that at times felt like they were up in the air, but with each year working here I've seen those things improve and it helps me to trust the process and that things will work out and get better. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's amazing! It honestly feels like a family. I feel so supported and cared for and feel totally accepted and loved for being me. I love all of our core values and that we actually strive to live up to them. I get to hear team member feedback all the time and people always share about how their previous workplace claimed certain values, but they did not live up to them. Here it feels totally different from that. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
For me it really depends on the day. I help new team members get posted, check in with them, or help them with the process to move to a new position. I handle requests that come up from the day and handle any offboarding duties when a team member leaves. I also participate in company trainings every week.

My con about this company is I was in my first week of training and it was the wkend and I get a call and a text message on my day off saying call before going to work on Monday. I call the next day and the temp agency that everyone has to go through first says balance of nature doesn't think your a great fit and then hangs up so reason at all. Monday I try reaching out and all these people who tried to be my friend and be kind and smile none of them have the respect to tell me why they let me go. And honestly that shows you what kind of company they are. And that is sad so be careful about that. This company at first seemed to good to be true everyone is so happy. But I like some of the things they stood for however being happy all the time almost its like there robots,, and I feel they could lie right to your face and you wouldn't even know it. The training is crazy 3 weeks 40 hours each week and they pack a lot of information you are also tested and quizzed several times thru the day they claim that no one can pass there test its designed so that you fail on purpose which i don't understand that. They there is a lot of role playing, I have been selling for years I have won awards with many companies and I sell online I also have many customer service awards so sales is not a issue for me but with this company they say you aren't reading a script but you still have to go in order someone of the things they want you to say to make that sell. The good news is people are calling to buy the only cold calls you will make are those of people who called in to buy and left messages. They do a lot for there employees free lunch everyday, softball, parties, etc who wouldn't want to work for that kind of company. The company is 80% mormons so be prepared I almost thought maybe that was the reason they let me go but I maybe not.
Anyways good luck I will say the product does work I ended up ordering it cause I had been sleeping better then I have had in the last 3years. 

Company structure: organized, clear, easy to understand

Environment is positive, focused, friendly, and clean

Opportunity: create and implement ideas, leadership and management positions multiplying due to exponential growth (that doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon), grow with the company personally and professionally by expanding your knowledge and capabilities.

The products of Balance of Nature are high quality, simple, safe and very effective. They are elevating the quality of life for thousands of people.  It feels good to be a part of an organization that is having such a positive impact.

What gets measured gets managed.  The company requires you keep track of your stats and report weekly.  This gives you clarity as an employee on how you are really doing and helps you stay focused on always getting better. 

The training is thorough and thoughtful. They take time to teach you about the founder of the company and the quality and effectiveness of the product. This improves your confidence in representing the company and promoting and teaching about the product to consumers.  

The company expects you to work hard, stay focused and strive to do your best. In return, you get a free healthy lunch daily, access to services that support your health and wellbeing, opportunity for growth potential professionally and personally, free product, free business and sales training, work among employees who are uniquely diverse who are motivated, positive, personable and feel like family.  

If you like living your life with intention with an emphasis on your overall well being, self-driven with a positive team player attitude; and looking to grow yourself professionally and personally this is a great place to work.


Balance of Nature is a purpose-driven company with a unique mission: to improve lives by helping individuals achieve better health-one person at a time. The company's structure and operations are based on the business principles developed by L. Ron Hubbard. However, contrary to some public perceptions, I have not found the organization to promote any specific religious viewpoint. In fact, Balance of Nature fosters an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and beliefs.

The onboarding process is designed with a standardized approach intended to accommodate a wide range of experience levels. While this can be somewhat limiting for seasoned professionals, it reflects the company's commitment to ensuring a solid foundation for all employees.

As part of the employee benefits, team members have access to Balance of Nature's Whole Health System. Employees are encouraged to use the products to gain firsthand experience and speak authentically about their benefits. Many find that the health improvements they personally experience lead them to become passionate advocates for the products, adding a deeper sense of purpose to their roles.

Balance of Nature is deeply committed to its customers and takes pride in the uncompromising quality of its manufacturing processes. This dedication to excellence aligns closely with my own personal values and ethics.

Like any organization, there are areas for growth. Balance of Nature appears to be in a transformative phase, embracing the need to evolve in its market approach, demographic reach, and overall strategy.

With its strong foundation, clear purpose, and commitment to improvement, I believe Balance of Nature is well-positioned for continued growth-both as a company and as a place where employees can thrive.


What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Balance of Nature is the combination of the people and the level of growth it demands from you.

You’re surrounded by individuals who are driven and capable, which raises the standard across the board. At the same time, the expectations push you to step up, take ownership, and continuously improve. That combination makes the work meaningful and keeps you from becoming stagnant.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Priorities can shift quickly, and there’s a need to perform at a high level. The standard is execution, and there isn’t much room to fall behind. That can create pressure, especially during periods of rapid change or when multiple priorities overlap. This company is not for under performers. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment at Balance of Nature is fast-paced, performance-driven, and centered around accountability.

There is a strong emphasis on ownership—people are expected to take responsibility for their work and follow through. Leadership is involved and focused on results, which creates clarity around expectations but also keeps the standard high.

At the same time, the culture is built around driven individuals who support each other and want to see the company succeed. It’s a place where effort and performance are recognized, and where people who are willing to step up and contribute can grow quickly.

It’s not a laid-back environment, but it is one where you can develop, be challenged, and work alongside people who are committed to doing their jobs well.

Balance of Nature is inextricably woven with Hubbard College of Administration. It has been a factor in the extreme growth Balance of Nature has benefited from in recent years. It has been a means to Organize, Analyze, and Strategize. There are some quirky things about it and some things I fundamentally disagree with. I firmly believe that most of those in positions of authority are aware of the downsides to Hubbard College of Administration. Concerning this issue I believe the Company as a whole is moving towards the right Direction. 

The company is very production focused. Produce and be rewarded. Non-production won't necessarily be disciplined but under the right management will be nurtured to become high production. There really are people at Balance of Nature that care about each employee and desire for team success. But, there are those that narcissistic and seize the opportunity to exalt themselves at the expense of others. I believe those that care far out number those that do not. 

Most of the people at Balance of Nature are easy to be friends with. From my experience it has been just as easy to not be friends and keep it professional. There are many opportunities to have fun and participate in work activities. 

It should be understood that Balance of Nature went from around 200 employees to almost 600 in a very short amount of time. There are major growing pains with that. I feel the company has navigated this change well but they are not immune to messing up. 

I have been working for Balance of Nature for a few years now. The growth I have been a part of and experienced since I started has been tremendous! I love to see and help people discover what their talents are and put them to work to improve not only themselves but people and processes around them as well. Balance of Nature has a strong foundation of helping people. That is what everything is based on from employees to customers. 
Of course, there have been bumps in the road which is to be expected with how much growth is continuously happening. Reminding myself of why I am here, keeping the broader vision, and my caring co-workers and managers have helped me get through the tough times. It is a nurturing environment for anyone who truly wants to improve and grow and are willing to work to achieve it. There are a lot of learning opportunities here which is different than what most places offer. Because of this, someone who has no desire to improve would not do well here. When I first came in I started out in the customer service center on the phones. Then after a short time I was promoted to help establish an area that had not been operational up to that time. After a few months of doing that I was promoted again to establish and build out more! Every step along the way I have had a manager who has supported me in so many ways. I truly believe that has played a huge part in what I have been able to accomplish here. 
I am truly grateful for the personal growth I have gained and continue to gain from this experience.

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