ClearGov: a story of what once was - Anonymous employee ClearGov Employee Review

Where to begin. The best part of working at ClearGov was always the people and the culture. Compensation was never the company's strongest selling point, but the culture was strong enough that many employees chose to stay. The company was acquired by a private equity firm and merged into Gravity while retaining the ClearGov name. It would be inaccurate to describe this as ClearGov being acquired by a competitor. As a whole, ClearGov employees had never even heard of Gravity prior to the merger. Unfortunately, we all learned what Gravity is. Following the merger, it became clear that the new leadership team had a very different approach to running the business. Within roughly two months, around 40 employees were laid off. Leadership described the move as eliminating "fake roles." The annnouncement ended with a subtle threat that this isn't the only round if layoffs, and we must work hard. Regardless of the reasoning, the impact on the organization was immediate. Morale dropped, trust eroded, and the culture that had defined ClearGov for years disappeared overnight. The layoffs continued, and everything had continued to degrade. What made ClearGov great is gone. If you're looking for a temporary role while searching for a longer-term opportunity, ClearGov may serve that purpose. If you want an accurate picture of what it's like to work there today, I would recommend sorting reviews by "Newest." The older reviews reflect a very different company than the one that exists today. Culture? A shadow of what it once was. People? Many of the individuals who made the company special are no longer there. If you're considering joining, go in with a clear understanding that the company has changed dramatically since the merger and that the employee experience today differs significantly from the one reflected in its historical reputation.