HRs should resign to protect own sanity - Anonymous employee Optimizely Employee Review

2.0
29 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexible Hours Hybrid Work Policy Good Benefits Good Team

Cons

It is truly disappointing to see how decision-making is done at the ELT level. One ELT member (le President) thinks something, shares feedback with HR ELT and that decision is in place. We do not have headcount at the right places, changes are done without any consultation - we are merely informed and expected to be okay with it. Years of hard work goes away for no good reason and those who are chosen by certain ELTs get position for which they have no qualifications.

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Optimizely Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the flexibility, benefits, and team environment at Optimizely. At the same time, we’re truly sorry to hear that aspects of your experience have been frustrating. We take concerns about communication, decision-making transparency, and leadership alignment seriously. While we cannot address individual situations here, please know that your feedback is shared with the appropriate teams so we can continue improving how we plan, communicate, and support our people through changes. At Optimizely, we are committed to treating everyone with respect, ensuring fair processes, and creating an environment where employees feel heard.

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