Good product, terrible culture - Anonymous employee Skillshare Employee Review

1.0
15 Nov 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great mission Creative colleagues Strong brand Excellent product design

Cons

Culture of micromanagement Public berating from CEO is common Fear breeds lack of innovation Zero ownership and autonomy Low levels of transparency Insular / diversity issues Senior managers often manipulative Noncompetitive salaries Poor onboarding practices High turnover

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5.0
11 Oct 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I’m continually impressed with the care and thoughtfulness Skillshare has for its people. Transparency is a value and that shines through - from a no-negotiation salary policy to consistent open communication on company business metrics. I feel genuinely supported and cared for by my manager. We get several unplug days throughout the year, a month long sabbatical at 3 years, and many other great benefits. My work life balance is great. I get to work with smart and engaging coworkers solving interesting problems. We have a strong data team and business decisions are data informed and thoughtful.

Cons

Post-COVID is a time of transition for many online membership services, and like many companies, Skillshare is learning to adjust in a new economic climate. However, I feel confident that the teams are making the right decisions.

1.0
31 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Not much. The company is going under

Cons

They will manage you out to save money.

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