

They must enter their password each morning before logging into Hubstaff.Īnother point to consider is that Hubstaff has been criticized by cybersecurity experts over lax practices related to user passwords and 2FA. Instead, customers have to link their accounts through Google Authenticator.

However, according to one former employee, Hubstaff does not store any customer banking credentials or debit cards, nor do they ask for them during onboarding. This seems contradictory since those payment options require entering all sorts of financial information. It then goes on to say that only basic billing methods such as PayPal Credit and Venmo are supported. But elsewhere, the FAQ page mentions using these pieces of sensitive information. The website states several times that no personal details like credit card numbers, social security number, or bank account info are required. Hubstaff says that "your information will never leave the building." That may sound good but it actually means very different things depending on where you live. And while we found plenty of reasons to trust Hubstaff, our conversations still left us wondering if it was worth signing up for yet another online service. We also looked at the site's own marketing materials, and compared them to other sources including Glassdoor reviews, PayScale data, LinkedIn profiles, and current employee interviews. We spoke directly with two former employees (who asked not be named) in order to learn more about working at Hubstaff. In this article we'll look into whether Hubstaff really stands behind its promises of flexibility and convenience without sacrificing security and privacy. While some companies might seem cool when you first sign up, after awhile their claims start to ring hollow. Whether you're looking for remote or part time work, there are so many job sites that claim they can help you get started as an independent contractor with little effort.
