A company on the brink of greatness or failure, depending on the day - Anonymous employee Pivot Employee Review

2.0
5 Jul 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are a lot of smart people working at Pivot, and generally speaking the culture is pretty relaxed. The company does a good job including remote employees and there are a lot of opportunities to work cross-functionally. Overall the mission of the company is incredible, and there is a laser-focus on that mission at every level.

Cons

Leadership at Pivot is inconsistent and at times volatile, and is driven by the CEO and COO. Within the span of a few hours, 80% of the sales team was let go this past winter. In the months that followed the CEO ostensibly managed the sales function and did not close a single deal. Throughout this period the sales projections varied wildly, as did transparency around the process. Pivot also lacks a formal peer review process, which likely contributes to the inequities in performance between teams. A consistent problem at the company is that underperformers remain, while top talent tends to leave. This feedback has been delivered to HR and the COO, but their response was that we are too small of a company to implement a 360 review process.

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5.0
12 May 2025
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Pros

The CEO is very passionate about the company’s mission and having a strong, dedicated team is important to him Great colleagues who are also mission driven

Cons

Start up situation where funding is always a present discussion

1.0
16 Mar 2026
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Pros

Remote work. Creative people who care.

Cons

Extremely poor leadership with no vision for long-term goals. Management lacks strategic direction and fails to support employee growth. The work environment is chaotic, with unclear priorities and inconsistent guidance, making it frustrating to contribute meaningfully. Mismanagement has led to sudden layoffs affecting countless employees, with no warning or accountability. Leadership is hypocritical—claiming to care about health and wellness while disregarding the wellbeing of their own employees. Favoritism is evident, as family members are kept on payroll despite these decisions, further eroding trust and morale.

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